THE CREAK of an old wooden floor, the worn edges of a brick building, the way a nameplate on a storefront shines a little softer with age. These are not just small details from the past. They are reminders that our hometown carries stories in every step and every stone.
History has a way of whispering to us. Sometimes it calls through the voices of grandparents around the dinner table, sometimes in the faded photographs that hang in the library or the courthouse. Each story gives us a glimpse of who we were, but more importantly, it shows us who we are today.
When we take the time to listen to history, we learn respect. We find wisdom in the struggles and courage of the people who built the roads, opened the businesses, and held the first community gatherings. Their efforts shaped the paths we now walk. Their lessons continue to guide us as we face new challenges in our own time.
This issue of Good News is not just about looking back. It is about carrying those stories forward. It is about honoring the foundation laid for us and finding inspiration in the lessons from those who came before.
So, as you turn these pages, I invite you to remember. Remember the places that made us, the people who lifted us, and the traditions that continue to root us. Because when we know where we come from, we move forward with strength and purpose. GN