by Jeriah Brumfield | Nov 8, 2024 | Franklin County, Stories
THE MORNING light painted Winchester’s brick buildings in warm colors as Yvonne Stewart strolled down first Avenue on her way to work. She paused to watch a group of young people laughing and chatting as they sipped their drinks. It contrasted the quiet, almost...
by Guest Writer | Nov 8, 2024 | Franklin County, Stories
DO YOU ever crave something to eat so much that you can’t stop thinking about a specific style of food or a particular dish? I do. Today, I couldn’t stop thinking about sushi, so I decided to venture out solo this afternoon and dine at Yamato Japanese Steak House in...
by Wesley Bryant | Oct 12, 2024 | Franklin County, Stories
SHE FLASHES her lights and pushes the gas pedal a little harder. The walkie-talkie is too quiet, so she spins the dial and makes her bulletproof vest a little more comfortable. She worked hard to wear that badge. She joined the force to give people comfort and safety...
by Jeriah Brumfield | Oct 12, 2024 | Franklin County, Stories
LIFE AS a firefighter requires immense bravery, but for Zachary Langford, the greatest reward is being able to say, “I helped.” The piercing fire alarm of a nearby building would jolt anyone awake. It signals chaos and uncertainty. But for Langford, that...
by Jeriah Brumfield | Oct 12, 2024 | Franklin County, Stories
TWICE A year, the charming community of Belvidere comes together for an event that has become a staple on the local calendar — the biannual Belvidere Volunteer Fire Department Fish Fry. This special event brings delicious food and live music to the community and...
by Jeriah Brumfield | Oct 12, 2024 | Franklin County, Stories
VERONICA LEECH spent over 30 years erasing and rewriting equations on dry-erase boards in school systems. Her distinctive handwriting, and even more so her zeal for learning, are well remembered by her former students. Now, her daughter, Lauren Flatt, serves as a dual...
