The Otis H. Chidester Scout Museum of Southern Arizona opened its doors to the public for a special open house event to showcase one of the largest collections of scout memorabilia in Arizona

The Mountain Home Cemetery stands as more than just a resting place for the community’s deceased — it serves as a vital connection to the area’s rich history, preserving the legacy of its earliest families and the town’s cultural heritage. Located at Baker St. and 11th St. with headstones dating back to the late 19th century, its rows of tombstones tell the stories of the families who founded and built Mountain Home. Buried in these grounds are pioneers, families, lawmen, business owners, and local leaders, each with their own piece of the story that built area.

Located off Exit 149, it sits 10 miles away from the Peach County town of Fort Valley. Byron was incorporated in 1874 and the city was renamed twice. "The first name was Station 1.5. It was just a location. Second name was Jackson Station and that's because the guy who was the station master at Station 1.5 was a fellow by the name of Nimrod Jackson," Byron Mayor Michael Chidester said.

Brentt Leakes, the 25-year-old son of Real Housewives of Atlanta OG NeNe Leakes, is recovering after having a heart transplant. Get all the details. In October 2022, NeNe Leakes announced that her son, Brentt Leakes, then 23, had congestive heart failure and suffered a stroke. At the time doctors were unsure about what caused Brentt’s medical issues.

Michelle Huster is a woman of many talents: teaching, playing the violin, identifying graves and making jewelry. “I was born in Boulder,” she said. “I used to live on the Front Range before I came here, I went to Niwot High School.”. After graduating, Huster obtained her degree...

Marcella L. (née Griffin) peacefully on October 17, 2024, age 97, having lived her life to the fullest. Born in Philadelphia, Marcella was one of twelve children. She lived in the Collingswood area for the past 75 years and was often seen walking along Haddon Avenue visiting the numerous businesses sharing her smile and her love of life. She was an active member of St. Teresa of Calcutta parish where she sang in the choir, volunteered to visit the sick and was always ready to lend a helping hand. Her unwavering devotion to her Catholic faith prompted her to walk, at the age of 88, from Collingswood to Philadelphia just to get a glimpse of the Pope. She called it her “pilgrimage” leaving a note for her children so they wouldn’t worry, it simply read “I went to see the Pope.” Marcella was married to the late Clement J. Chambers for 59 years and happily welcomed nine children into their family. She was the loving mother of Eileen (Sam) Rosetti, Gerard “Jerry” (Tracey Mitchell), the late Joseph (Joanne), Michael (Sue), Kevin (Debbie), Gary (Debbie), Rosemarie, the late John and Patricia “Trish” (Chris) O’Donnell. She was the very proud grandmother of 20 and great grandmother of 28. Marcella is also survived by her sister, Sister Rosemarie Griffin and many cherished nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend her viewing from 9 AM to 12 Noon at St. Teresa of Calcutta Parish, St. John Church, 809 Park Ave. Collingswood. Mass of Christian burial will follow at 12 Noon. A celebration of her life will follow the Mass. Interment private. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Marcella’s memory to St. Teresa of Calcutta Parish, St. John Church, 809 Park Ave. Collingswood NJ 08108. Arr. FOSTERWARNE FUNERAL HOME, Collingswood and Audubon.

The one word that best describes Chantal Meek is magical. Our beloved Chantal Meek passed away on September 30, 2024, at the young age of 44. Chantal’s life and legacy radiated a profound commitment to helping others. When she was diagnosed in July with Stage 4 Metastatic Adenocarcinoma originating in her colon, she approached it with the same selfless determination. Rather than letting it define her, she used her experience to help others, passionately advocating for early cancer screenings – a way to fulfill her lifelong mission of making a difference in the lives of those she loved.

On Saturday, October 19, 2024, nine students from Spring Grove Area High School took the stage at the first-ever York County Chorus Festival held at Dallastown Area High School!. Libbi Brewer - Soprano. Lucas Buhrman - Bass. Natalie Burkett - Alto. Violet Chidester - Alto. Hunter Ellis - Tenor. Bryan...

THATCHER – After dispatching Safford 28-0 for the eighth year in a row and reclaiming the Open Loop Energy trophy for the rivalry game, Thatcher now looks to capture the 3A South Region Championship on Friday with a win against Tucson Pusch Ridge at EAC’s John Mickelson Field.