“He that loves reading has everything within his reach.” — William Godwin. As an English teacher, this quote resonates deeply with me; I know that if I’ve got a book in hand, …

Mother’s Day is almost here, and I found an article which is similar in structure to Paul Harvey’s 1978 speech on his “Rest of the Story” radio show entitled “So God …

Citizens for Progress will be having a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on May 13 at 4:30 p.m. for Tootle Books & Such. This is a business located at 12 W. Spruce, Miltonvale, opened by author Dawn …

Bernice—” I was named Bernice after my aunt. Why were you named BILL?   Bill---   “Because I came along at the first of the month.” “Life is like a …

If one problem gets fixed two more crop up to worry about. Worry won't do any good anyway. There have been 3 countries that have had Foot and Mouth disease (FMD) show up already this year. That …

This story is taken from “Orphan Train Riders: Their Own Stories,” Volume 6 Rose Ringmuth was born as Rose Harmon on October 11, 1896, (it could be German, said a letter that son …

The maple tree in our backyard produced a tremendous amount of winged seeds this year.   The strong winds we have had blew the seeds into large piles in front of a row of bushes by the driveway. …

Mary Burns, Catherine Burns and Francis Burns were children of Bridget and Hugh Burns, immigrants from Ireland into New York City. Mary, age nine, and Francis, age eleven, were admitted into the New …

75 Years Ago—1950 The Jamestown Methodist Church, which had its beginning when the Reverend Charles Rose began preaching in a dugout in 1872, was celebrating its 78th anniversary… …

There were two tables of cards going at the Wednesday, April 23 pitch party at the Concordia Senior Center. Both first and second place ended in three-way ties. First place winners were Kathy …

100 YEAR May 7, 1925 WEDDINGS: Miss Naomi Regnier to Mr. Howard Hardesty… Frost of last Thursday and Friday did some damage to the alfalfa and some of the fruit trees. Farmers are going …

In June of 2009 four of my sisters and our husbands drove to Alaska, traveling the ALCAN Highway through Canada, a 1,700 stretch of road from the U.S. to Alaska.   We drove long days on …

We did finally get some rain and we are VERY THANKFUL. We still need more to fill the ponds but most look better than they did.   It is frustrating that the rains are not general.   Last …

As the skunk said when the wind changed: “It all comes back to me now.”… Angry motorist: “Say, this car can’t climb a hill. You swore up and down it was a good …

Last week’s rain had a lot of lightning and loud thunder, but it produced more rain at one time than we have had for a long time.   The weatherman is predicting severe weather for the …

Here are some upcoming dates to remember for all those who love good food and those who are wanting to pursue a career in cosmetology! The Kountry Kafe will be serving a Mother’s Day …

(This article is part three of four to celebrate the 80 th anniversary of the closing of the Camp and the 10 th anniversary of the opening of the POW Camp Concordia Museum.)   Part 3 provides …