Sally Lael

Keeping us connected, one issue at a time

National Newspaper Week is celebrated this year October 5-11. This year marks the 85th celebration of National Newspaper Week. Theme is “Embracing Local Jounalism for a Better Future.

Volunteers are the backbone

Fall is officially here and Beardstown celebrates with its annual Fall Fun Festival this weekend.

The fun side of aging

As my birthday approaches, I decided to think about the fun side of getting older. And it can be fun and sometimes funny.

Getting old takes time

Never in my wildest dreams did I ever think at the ripe age of 20 or so that I would reach the age of 80. In about 10 days I will be hitting that milestone.

Healing the dent in my heart

It’s amazing how life can change in such a short time. Last week I wrote about getting a dent in my car fixed and this week I’m writing about a dent in my heart.

Love is not always easy

Lots of smiles, tears, jeers, anger, love, pride, so many different emotions after the Philadelphia Eagles defeated the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl...

Bits and pieces

Bits & Pieces – Winter and my stupidity

Well, I guess that old pesky groundhog, Punxsutawney Phil is going to be in his 39% accuracy when it comes to predicting more winter. He saw his shadow...