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Hiking with Ray

One sunny day, my friend and I were bee-bopping around town looking for something to do. Being early May, it was prime hiking weather, and we decided to visit Shrine […]

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Gobblers Cross Country Teams Captures the 2024 State Title Led by Senior Tristan Yoder, the Gobblers pulled the upset at the State Meet By: Micah Morris 2024 was a magical […]

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First Family Versus Second

Inheritances often increase disagreements between siblings, and when there is a second marriage and second set of children, disagreements can intensify. That’s what happened in the Jacob Fawley family. He […]

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Early Travel

Courtesy of the Plains District Memorial Museum’s Current Exhibit. In the 18th century, horses and wagons or carriages were the modes of transportation through the valley. With the development of […]

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Headlines from the Plains District Museum

The month of December was a time in our community for giving and celebrating with family and friends the many joys of Christmas. Transitioning into the New Year, Plains District […]

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Helping Hearts and Hands

Mahatma Gandhi once said, “The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” Truer words were never spoken, and some local folks have taken […]

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Hello Friends

And suddenly, it’s 2025!  I used to feel bad about making a ton of resolutions and then promptly forgetting at least two-thirds of them. Not anymore. Even if I don’t […]

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The Wandering Wilkins

We are Sam and Kim Wilkins and we are retired full time RVers in search of 70 degree weather. Our home is now a 42-foot fifth wheel. We sold our […]

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Fulks Run Follies

The Blizzard of 1996 Happy New Year! Here we are celebrating a new year and already wishing for warmer weather. One positive for January is that each day is a […]

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From the Potting Shed

January is a time to cozy up inside and dream of gardens to come. While you wait, why not discover what kind of plant you are via an old-fashioned magazine-style […]

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The Power of Perspective

by L.D. Kirklin As a photographer, I’ve learned that taking a picture is far more involved than just pressing a button. Sure, by its simplest definition, photography is the process […]

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Let’s Keep This Resolution!   

The Old Year is in the books and the new one is upon us!  Our attention has turned from the holidays to regular days and many of our resolutions have […]

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Fishing with My Dad

Growing up in Florida, fishing was a way of life for our family. Fish were a staple in our home, paired with black beans and cornbread. I welcomed the fish, […]