When the Declaration of Independence was signed 250 years ago, newspapers throughout the colonies shared the life-changing news with their readers. With all of the enormous changes in this country …
We make more decisions in a single day than we probably realize. Some are insignificant, what to eat, what to wear, which route to take. Others carry more weight, what to say, how to respond, whom to …
Dear Editor, It was a blessing to attend the Henderson and Chester County celebration of America’s 250th birthday on Saturday, June 27. Many will have vivid memories of this historic celebration of …
“We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general …
Dear Editor, I’m a disabled veteran, and my Medicare Part D coverage is through TRICARE for Life, which uses Express Scripts. That’s how I get about 90 percent of my prescriptions. If that goes …
Recently, my family and I took a road trip to Delaware for a funeral. Fourteen hours. Fourteen. Around the two-hour mark, I glanced over at my wife and she was out. Not just resting her eyes, I mean …
I don’t think I’ve ever met a person who didn’t like hummingbirds, and it’s obvious to see why. These beautifully colored birds dip and zip around our yard and in our flowerbeds, entertaining …
Life is precious, and every soul matters. The way we think as adults is that children are especially special. Perhaps the reason we think this way is that the their lives are just …
Weeping With Good Grief By David Coy Grief, loss of something or someone held in high esteem, is a gut-wrenching experience. When we begin our journey, we are in shock …
One of the toughest parts of a traditional Thanksgiving meal is often the turkey – but it doesn’t have to be. We asked some local chefs from Amy Turner’s second grade class at East …
When you step onto a field, into a classroom, or even just out of bed in the morning, the goal isn’t to win the entire season, it’s to win today. Too often, we get overwhelmed by the …
Is grief necessary? What about the pain and sadness that goes along with it? Is there any benefit or purpose of sorrow and loss? If yes is the answer to these questions, then can we learn to cope …
As September marked Suicide Prevention Month, care teams at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt are raising awareness around an urgent mental health concern affecting Tennessee …
Good or Joy? Good Grief By David Coy I read two different stories this week that gave me inspiration for what I want to write about. A woman woke up one morning with a strong pain on her right side …
Dear Editor, Chester County High School Honor Choir students auditioned for the Northwest Tennessee Honor Choir individually. Of the 25 students who auditioned, twenty-two made it! This is extremely …
The Juneteenth National Independence Day Act was signed into law by then-United States President Joe Biden on June 17, 2021. The act was a formal declaration of Juneteenth as a federal holiday, which …
The arrival of summer is a momentous day for children. Summer means school is closed and weeks of rest, recreation and fun in the sun are on the schedule. Although summer may start off with a bang, …
The month of June has been home to many historical events over the years. Here’s a look at some that helped to shape the world in June 1925. · Twenty-one-year-old New York Yankee Lou …
A major portion of the North American population is comprised of people who are actively serving in the Armed Forces or those who once did. USAFacts reports the military included 2,079,142 military …
Dear Editor: During the March 17, 2025 meeting of the Chester County Republican party (CCGOP), its incumbent Secretary in his remarks prior to the vote, publicly defamed his opponent accusing him of …