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Our History & Our Heritage by Bill Kiefer

As I write this, I look forward to the Independence Day holiday. Most of us just refer to it as the 4th of July and more or less think of it as a mid-point to the Summer season started with Memorial Day and concluding with…

Reflections by Jeremy Alger

I recently read a book that asked a question about what you would like in your eulogy. The author specifically focused in on our business. They asked, would you like to be remembered for always taking on tasks? Would you like to be known as…

Your Imagination Station

With Connie & Shauna    Boy has it been BUSY here at Lynn Murray Memorial Library. With 36 in attendance, we got to thank some of our EMS and Police Officers for their service. Angie and Wes, from Hancock County Ambulance, gave the kiddos a…

AND THEN AGAIN BY TAMARA PETTIT

……The little girl in the picture is not a happy camper.  Her first ever week away from home was rough. She has her little Brownie camper outfit on and she holds in front of her the misshapen basket she made in the requisite basket weaving…

Reading Nook by Kirsten Pierce

            Hello, summer! If you stopped in the library lately, you probably thought it was a little warm inside. Our A/C unit broke and has to be completely replaced, so please bear with us as we work to get it fixed!             How are your…

Reflections by Jeremy Alger

I was pumping gas this morning and the truck next to me drew my attention with half a dozen bumper stickers. I understand that is the point of bumper stickers, so good job! The stickers varied. The biggest one was actually the website for the…

AND THEN AGAIN by Tamara Pettit

……We are expanding our online edition each week.    While our  print edition limited us as to how many articles and photos we could fit into twelve pages, the digital edition does not and I’m excited to tell you this digital edition has more news than…

The Dogs’ Life by Shannon Sayre

….Pele has had a tough transition to his new home on Aztec Lane.  Unlike his brother, Leo, Pele has always had wonder lust…combine that with a thick neck which makes slipping out of his collar a cinch and he  is a hard dog to keep…

AND THEN AGAIN BY TAMARA PETTIT

…..Finally, just as the sun came out and the temperatures warmed we received news from Governor Justice that the mask mandate had been lifted for those who had been vaccinated. Has the air ever smelled so fresh or the grass and trees been so green?…