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Quietly walking into the Baptist Church in Oakland shortly after services started, a young man sheepishly looked at the floor as he found his way to the back pew.  His attentiveness was obvious, … more
  I want to thank Jason Redding-Geu for the 4 plus years where you did a great job working for the people of our community on our local newspaper, the Lyons Mirror-Sun. I know I am not the … more
Members of the Lyons Property Development Committee (LPDC) worked with the Lyons City Council to place LB840 on the May 14, 2024 ballot. Community members have probably been hearing people talk … more
“I’ve got basketball practice and then musical rehearsal tonight.” Surely our home was not the only to hear these words shared at least once over the last couple of … more
Whether the title of this column recalls the soothing voice of Gene Autrey or the unique sound of Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler, it is likely that you can relate to finding yourself in a familiar … more
    March Madness is a highlight of the year for basketball fans every year.  Watching 68 college teams compete for a chance to be named NCAA Champions can be exciting.  … more
The traditional greeting on Easter is, “He is Risen,” to which the proper response is, “He is risen indeed.” Most Christians (probably most of you reading this article) firmly … more
We tend to see what we want to see, and we see what the people that are close to us see. I didn’t realize how blinding perspective can be until I became an EMT with my volunteer department. It … more
    Happy end of March! I wish it was ending as nice as it began but I guess that’s not to be. Last week we served 138 meals and with Tuesday and Wednesday being the most … more
    I have some egg-citing news! Our Spring StoryWalks will start next week! StoryWalks will be held each week during the months of April & May and will be viewable along the … more
        Read: John 19:17-37 (for full context) “ When the soldiers had crucified Jesus, they took his garments and divided them into four parts, one … more
Fall, winter, spring, and summer sports are all enjoyable, but I must admit that I am glad when each is over. Sometimes, it’s just a bit too much. Like a food item in which too much is … more
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