By Cheryl WormleyHolidays are filled with tradition. For me, Christmas traditions top all others.In my heart and mind, Christmas starts after Thanksgiving – not before. But even as Jim and […]
By Jan BosmanSanta was in a hurry to get started Christmas Eve.The toys were stacked; the sleigh was packed; the reindeer hitched to leave.He should have checked the forecast, but […]
Ukrainian ResolveFrom the East they came so bold,Confident of victory – only a few days they were told.As neighboring nations stood with fear, A force was coming … the Russian bear.Certain […]
Larry Lough is editor of The Independent and reports local news.
Janet Dovidio has been a freelance correspondent for The Independent for eight years.
Susan W. Murray wrote for The Independent, covering various beats, from 2005 to 2008.
Tricia Carzoli is a freelance writer and photographer that on community news.
