Tracy Willis Gates founder of A Few Kind Words, a movement for giving a handwritten note of appreciation to someone every day for a year. “We all have the power to make someone’s day when … more

WOW - What a week! Easter Week! Snowstorms and rain with wind, sleet, some sun, and an earthquake.   Limbs down, power out... The weather gods must have forgotten that March is supposed to come … more

Sidney Elaine Reed has been selected as the 2024 First Lady recipient by the Preceptor Beta Kappa Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi. A reception in her honor will be held on Saturday, May 4 at 1 p.m. at … more

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 307 Main Street, Franklin, will host its Community Dinner featuring casseroles and desserts buffet Thursday, April 4 from 5 to 7 p.m. The monthly dinners … more

Hello friends, here’s what I’ve heard about this week. Rhonda Liddell and Mike Frisbee have shared this awesome opportunity for our area veterans. PGA HOPE is the flagship military … more

So who felt the earthquake? Woody and I were both home with Waverly, and none of us did. But several of my friends did in Walton, and surrounding towns. My cousin in Westchester said there was a 3.5 … more

WALTON - We got 3 inches of snow overnight, Frank reports; and we can expect continued rain and snow showers through Saturday. Sunday will warm into the 40s, and there will be a return to warm … more

Hello, friends. Colchester is back. We look forward to sharing the news from Downsville, Colchester, Corbett and Shinhopple so if you have any good news, send it to me at the email address above or … more

Bob Giambalvo is starting a walking club to build community spirit and fun and train to walk in the Delhi Bridge Run on Saturday, June 1. If you are interested in joining the first meeting will be … more

Glennon Doyle, writer and speaker: “The secret is not to allow the fact that you can’t do everything keep you from doing something.”     Spring Recess is underway for … more

The First Friday American Legion Auxiliary dinner at the Walton Vet’s Club April 5 will feature chicken cordon bleu, rice pilaf, gravy, veggies, coleslaw, bread and a delicious assortment of … more

Dear Beloved Community, One Easter morning, I had led a sunrise service at the Downsville covered bridge. The hearty group of folks gathered to celebrate a new dawn, a new life in Jesus, our … more