Happy New Year! What a varied history is found when New Year’s Day is Googled. It has been celebrated for millennia and began as a religious feast? New year, new beginnings. Every culture has … more

Merry Christmas! We have survived yet another holiday full of family, food and traditions. Christmas is the day Christians celebrate the birth of Jesus on Dec. 25. The earliest written records of … more

Winter Solstice is Dec. 21 and the darkness will lift once again. The winter solstice has been a significant event as far back as the Stone Age because it is the start of daytime getting longer, and … more

Hello Friends, Holy Moly, these days are flying by! As I write this, Christmas is just 17 days away and 2024 has only 23 days left! How is that possible? The hustle and bustle of the holidays is … more

Hello Friends, here’s hoping you all had a peaceful and Happy Thanksgiving. There’s something very comforting about turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, dressing, cranberry sauce and pumpkin … more

Hello Friends! Mother Nature gave us quite the surprise last week. The much-needed rain and snow caused a bit of a problem for all of us. I never expected the power to be out for 18 hours and sadly … more

Hello Friends, gratitude continues through this awesome month. On Wednesday, Nov. 13 the Nam Knights of the Southern Tier presented a generous donation to the Colchester Community Food Pantry which … more

Hello friends, grateful November continues. Traveling over the mountain on a cloudy day, I happened upon a stream of sunlight that focused on the tree line next to an open field. All around it was … more

Hello or “Trick or Treat”! A big day for the ghosties and ghoulies. Such fun and excitement for the little ones. We’re feeling blessed, too, since the weather has been kind to us … more

Hello Friends: It’s sunny and bright outside my window and the sunshine is illuminating the colors of autumn. Maples, sweetgum, and oaks have red fall leaves. And dogwoods, black … more

Hello Friends: What a difficult two weeks we have had in America with two hurricanes causing death and destruction in our southern states. They have hit home with many of us who have friends and … more

Excitement abounds as the town prepares for the Annual Maple Leaf Festival Saturday, Oct. 12 between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. at the Downsville Fire Hall. Vendors are packing up, food is being prepared and … more