In the Thursday, June 18, 2026 issue
Through our grief, carry THEIR love
My nine-month-old son needs to start taking naps in his own crib. That was supposed to be a work in progress this summer. On Saturday morning as he curled up into my arms, there was no work to be done. He stayed right with me … because o …
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Friendship in full swing
It’s that time of year again! The Friendship Flea Market opened on Saturday, June 13 and will be running until Sunday, June 21 daily from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm – with some music guests running later into the evening. If unfamiliar with what locals have af …
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16th annual Ride to Remember concludes
Sarah Thomas, CPL Bishop’s mother and Amy Bishop Parker, CPL Bishop’s sister, look ahead to Bishop’s headstone as the Ride to Remember Ceremony concludes with the bagpipers playing.
Ron Powell, leads the Patriot Guard
Ron Powell, leads the Patriot Guard and points over to Marine Veteran Steve Scoggins who is sitting in his lawn waiting to join at Cpl. John C. Bishop’s gravesite as the caravan travels to Cliff Hill Cemetery. Scoggins is a Patriot Guard member and has joined the 2-day ride for the past 10 years but had to forego the 2026 ride while recovering from a life-saving surgery.
