When you hear of a ten-year-old running a marathon, you are very likely impressed — as you should be. When you hear that he ran the 28-mile Infinitus Trail Race, you should be in awe. That is exactly what Leo Noviello did in the mountains of Vermont on May 29. The Infinitus Trail Race was
The books on your shelf disappear sometimes. And that’s okay: you read them and then they disappear back to the library, where you can bring home even more, even better books! Bet you could live in a library, couldn’t you? In the new book “The Lady of the Library” by Angie Karcher, illustrated by Rachel
Summer weather is upon us, and with it comes a brand-new season of trends and ways of dressing. So often, summertime can be a challenge. It seems the daily highs go from 60 to 80 in a matter of weeks, making the lightweight knits and jeans of spring no longer sustainable during hot and humid
As the days are getting longer and school kids are out of school in less than two weeks, I can’t help but think of the excitement of summer days back when I was a kid. I know my kids have been counting down the days since the beginning of May. Well, mostly my son Tyler.
The James V. Brown Library, 19 E. Fourth St., will observe June as Pride Month throughout the building. Pride Month commemorates the Stonewall Riots which took place on June 28, 1969, in response to police raids in the Stonewall Inn in Greenwich Village New York. The ensuing demonstrations by the LGBTQ community that followed marked
Playing in or around water is one of the joys of summer, but this treasured seasonal pastime comes with some serious risks. Drowning is the second-leading cause of accidental death for children under the age of 14 in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. As COVID-19 restrictions ease, many
This week we are concluding a series of articles called “Resurrection Life!” The entire series is available online at http://www.webbweekly.com. The risen Jesus is still engaging people today! This week’s article is based on Acts 9 and Act 26:1-23. It is all about God’s transformational work in a guy named Saul. Here’s the story: Saul
Warm, sunny days are the perfect setting for making family memories, but they’re also ideal opportunities to encourage kids to get creative and let their imaginations soar. These ideas for summertime activities encourage family interaction, and the more kids get to help plan and organize the details, the more engaged you can expect them to
I read a lot of fashion and style-related news online, which will come as no surprise. The majority of these articles are benign and frivolous in nature, as they are mostly meant for entertainment on “soft” topics, nothing earth-shattering. However, when I see that the Washington Post and USA Today both have articles on the
Did you just fall into the lap of luxury? It might’ve seemed so. The bed was much nicer than yours, with a comforter like cotton candy. The carpet was sink-to-your-ankles thick. The bathroom, wow, and the view outside the window almost made you speechless. A room like that can make a vacation better. In “The
Memorial Day weekend is one of my favorite long weekends. Honestly, it’s my favorite spring/summer holiday! It’s the kick-off to summer! (NOT that I love the stupid hot weather in the slightest.) I just look forward to this long weekend and all the fun the warmer weather brings. I love the “Rock-N-Roll 500” on WZXR
