Libby Koontz remembered by a friend

Editor’s note: In memory of longtime reporter Rose Post, who died in October 2011, the Post is reprinting some of her stories periodically. This column was published January 15, 1989. Don’t cry,” she said. “The ...


Valentineâs Bake Sale to be held in Cooleemee

Cooleemee — A Valentines Bake Sale will be held starting at 10 a.m. in front of the Dollar General Store in Cooleemee on Saturday, Feb. 11. Its proceeds will go to the Cooleemee Historical Association’s unique kids history program ...


Christmas Mother all smiles from experience

Anne Geddy Cross smiles a lot, and her smile gets bigger and her eyes get a special twinkle when she talks about her recent experience as the 2011 Hanover Christmas Mother


Blind students, families see the world in a new way

Brandi Trom-Anderson had no intention of becoming a teacher for the visually impaired. However, a series of events and an offer for a free education led her to just that place.


Team wants to psych up kids about cycling

To cyclist Alan Giadosh, a bike is the best present a kid can find under a Christmas tree. It may not be trendy like the latest video game or iPhone, but a bike can change your life, said Giadosh, 40, of Rockland Township.


Organ donation is a life-saving gift for many

SAUCIER -- Owen and April Beaver hope to someday meet the people who received the gift of life after having organ transplants from their 16-year-old son.


Holiday events support ‘buy local' efforts

Christmas came early to downtown Canal Winchester's business community, with retailers reporting increased sales this holiday season, thanks, in part, to events such as Christmas in the Village.


Hicks: The parent paparazzi

If you aren't taping your kid, you're apparently not doing your job.


Bettendorf man who captured prep team's heart dies

Despite being virtually bed-ridden for the past 14 months, his body ravaged by cancer, Christopher Tad Agnew proved he was tough to the end, possessing a spirit and a will known only to fictional heroes.


From Norwood's Morrill Memorial Library: Goodnight gadgets everywhere

 “Goodnight iPad” by Ann Droyd came out just in time for the holiday season. I imagine it was a gift under many Christmas trees as it was under mine. A fun book with great colorful illustrations and witty rhyming text, it parodies the children's classic “Goodnight Moon” written by Margaret Wise Brown many years ago.