I am hearing from friends all over the country that they are taking advantage of the extra time at home to plant gardens — even bigger than last year.  Some are planting in containers, some in raised beds, and a friend…

Michelle Amberg I am proud to live in a community that is so caring and positive. I appreciate everyone’s patience as we continue to hit some bumps in the road. It’s necessary if we are going to keep our hospitals…

Bob Beck The VFW has been unable to hold meetings at the direction of our higher HQ, so we have been doing a lot of emails and phone calls. I know several of us have taken it upon ourselves to…

The author with her 2-year-old granddaughter, Avery, before having to interact via video conferencing software. The kids were “back to school” this past Monday.  Teachers have been reaching out to the students, and learning the Google Classroom platform. They are…

Have you noticed recently that the stadium lights have been turned on at Creswell High School? Starting this week, the CHS stadium lights will be shining Monday and Friday evenings to mark the beginning and end of each school week…

As folks try to adjust to a new normal the goal posts keep moving. While it is frustrating not to have life as usual, there are things more important than being able to do exactly as you please. Such as life…

I will say, in my 10 years doing this kind of work, I have never experienced the intense focus on solutions and the extraordinary level of cooperation and collaboration among members of the community, businesses, nonprofits, public agencies, elected officials,…

From left, Brandon Standridge, Uncle Alvie and Cody Standridge in front of iconic Yankee Stadium. I have been fortunate that athletics have been an integral part of my life since elementary school. From playing sports in high school and college, to…