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Our people are wonderful. They will do what is right in almost every situation. Today we are involved in trying to avoid being sick with the worldwide virus.
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State governments across the country have been forced to shutter Main Street as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. To ensure small businesses have the resources they need to survive this crisis, the federal government has been working on a response to the economic shutdown. Congress approved nearly $350 billion in small business loans through the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) in late March.
Read moreWhat happened to our love of freedom? I speak of freedom in two senses. First, the rights of the citizens of this country to individual liberty and self-determination, rights enshrined in the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution – the inalienable rights of “life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness” granted by God to all His creatures, rights protected against government interference by the Constitution. Second, the freedom of Christians in Jesus Christ from sin, the freedom to live righteously in obedience to God’s word, the freedom to assemble for the worship of God and all the freedoms they enjoy as citizens of God’s eternal kingdom, granted to them graciously by God through faith in Jesus Christ.
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The end of an era became official Monday, April 12, with the passing of longtime Canton businessman Henry Lewis. Lewis was 79. In December 2018 , Lewis made headlines when D1 he sold his Chevrolet/Buick/GMC car dealership after 53 years of ownership. Lewis was the only salesman during the 53 years and was almost a legend for his quote of “I’ll meet you at 2 in MECH i20.200401 April Ne the morning if I know you’re coming.” He also gave out his home phone number and advertised Canton’s First Monday Trade Day’s when the opportunity arose.
Read moreOne of the most rewarding things about working at Van Zandt Newspapers are the people that you get to meet, not only inside our building but also out in the community.
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We have a nerd chicken – I call her Aunt Bea. She’s a dowdy lady, thick around the neck, with poor eyesight, and she’s the lowest on the pecking order. I’m not even sure the rooster, Cogburn, goes after her anymore. But she’s my favorite chicken. Whenever I put out feed, I scatter some right in front of Aunt Bea – she usually jumps a few inches in fright.
Read moreAs we are quarantined at home, gardening is one of those chores that can be done not only because it is something you might enjoy, but it is also good for one’s mental health. Here are a few gardening tasks for the month of April that you might find helpful. Get your kids involved too!
Read moreAUSTIN — Gov. Greg Abbott on April 8 announced a partnership between the Texas Military Department and Prestige Ameritech to increase production of personal protective equipment for health care workers.
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