How is it possible that another year has come and gone? Each year seems to go faster than the last one. Whether you make New Year’s resolutions or not, I hope that whatever you choose to do this year makes you happy. I hope that the coming year will be filled with unexpected blessings, new ...
Happy December, readers! This month brings Christmas and all of the wonderful traditions that come with it. As we begin celebrating the season, I encourage all of you to make as many good memories as you can with your loved ones. While a lot of time and effort may go into buying gifts that ...
Thanksgiving is upon us, and it’s a time to feel gratitude and reflect on our many blessings. I’m thankful for the good things that I get to enjoy in life. But one thing I’m especially grateful for is you. Thank you, dear readers, for giving me a few minutes of your time each week by ...
It’s time to start thinking about Christmas, and here in our little town that means thinking about the Montgomery Christmas Committee. For decades, this wonderful organization has worked tirelessly to provide Christmas Dinner boxes for all ages as well as brand new toys to children in ...
When October comes to town, it brings one of my favorite autumn traditions — the Montgomery Volunteer Fire Company’s Fall Festival and Pumpkin Roll. This year the event will be held on Saturday, Oct. 19. The Fall Festival will be held at the carnival grounds from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. There ...
The children in town have now headed back to start a new school year. When a new school year starts, it always brings back memories of my own school days. I’m sure I’m not the only one. Lots of things have changed since I was a child, but I don’t think the thrill of new school supplies ...
Do you ever get on board game kicks? Lately I’ve been on a big kick with Monopoly. Usually I’m a pretty good Monopoly player, but lately, I have been on a losing streak. And yet I can’t stop playing. It doesn’t matter if I’m playing one other person, or if it’s a family event and ...
Anytime that anyone in the community needs the Montgomery Volunteer Fire Company, they are always there. They respond to life-threatening situations like house fires, car accidents, and medical emergencies. But they aren’t only there for us in dangerous situations, they are there in good ...
Now that school is out for the summer, if you are looking for a family fun activity to keep your kids busy (and off their tablets and phones) you can always participate in Red Raider Rocks. The group was founded in 2018 by Chelsea Bennett. Just paint designs on rocks and write “Red ...
Summer officially started on Sunday and I couldn’t be more thrilled! I’m sure most of you are, too. While COVID-19 numbers are dropping and restrictions are easing, it’s good to think that life will start to become more normal again. No one knows how long it will be until COVID-19 ...
