Christmas

Congrats to the 2024 Little Mister and Little Miss Christmas, Eason Howell, the son of Amanda and Tanner Howell and Loyla Kramer, the daughter of Kayla Palmer and Jon Kramer. Photo by Britney Davis.

Christmas in Beardstown & Arenzville

Congrats to the 2024 Little Mister and Little Miss Christmas, Eason Howell, the son of Amanda and Tanner Howell and Loyla Kramer, the daughter of Kayla...

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Festive facts about misunderstood fruitcake

Certain sights and sounds are ingrained in the holiday season, from twinkling lights to carols piping over retailers' sound systems. Amid the shelves of holiday wares and delicacies, fruitcake makes its annual appearance.

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We need Santa now, more than ever

    If ever there is a year to tell this story of faith, love, beauty and romance, 2020 is it.     In 1897, Virginia O’Hanlon… Login to continue reading Login…

Looking to the Past

For unto you….a son is born

    And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Cesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed.… Login to continue reading Login…

Beyond the Rusty Gate

Christmas of yore & Christmas today

    I wonder if you got as full as I did last week. Between my birthday and Thanksgiving, I’ve had enough food for another week.… Login to continue reading Login…

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No Christmas on the Square this year

    Virginia’s annual Christmas on the Square celebration has become the latest casualty of the COVID-19 pandemic. Virginia Mayor Reg Brunk announced this was the… Login to continue reading Login…