Faith, family have and always will be the joy of Christmas

This week’s edition of the News-Register offers a special gift in the form of a giant Christmas card to the community, from the community. It’s the largest edition of the year, by far, including holiday greetings from your friends and neighbors of all ages, as well as local businesses.

This week's top stories

Parking lot installed on Hordville site Ten months after the old Hordville school building was demolished a construction company poured a 120-by-134 foot parking lot on the site last week, complete with handicap parking, striping, lighting, sidewalks and a zero-step entrance to the Hordville Event...

This week's top stories

Christmas Free Shop event back for a 2nd year Based on the response to last year’s debut Free Shop event in Aurora, co-organizer Vicki Hill said the decision to proceed with a second annual event in 2021 was an easy one. “We pretty much made the decision that day that we’ll do it again,” Hill said.

A year with gaps reminds us of all our blessings

A few weeks ago after a considerable debate the Betterhhalf wrote our annual Christmas letter on the promise I would take over the letter duty in 2021. Since then I have paid little more attention to the Christmas letters and cards sent to us this season.

A precious gift

There is a special feeling in the air this week as we pause to celebrate a most precious time of the year -- Christmas. This year, perhaps more than any that I can recall in my lifetime, Christians have leaned on their faith to help find the strength and perspective to handle challenges of the day.

A timeless message

“The essence of the Christmas spirit is in the words ‘Peace on Earth, goodwill towards men.’ Around this simple premise, Christian and non-Christian may join and make this season one of united purpose. Peace and goodwill summarize our hopes and aspirations for all of the world.