As with most communities in the area, Fourth of July celebrations are, to varying degrees, part of Avon’s history. Their early celebrations quickly became part of the St. Benedict Catholic …

The Tree Hookers fishing extravaganza for 2025 was remarkable and unique in a variety of ways. Imagine 16 guys, 100 miles from home, enjoying each other’s company for three straight days. …

The July 4, 1925, celebration in Albany promised to be a day-long celebration. “A day filled with Excitement and Enjoyment from Sunrise till Mid-Nite” proclaimed a large, front-page …

Dad would be pretty proud of us, I think. We have reconnected with cousins on his side of the family who we haven’t seen in more than 50 years. Sad to say, that’s what happens …

School is out. It’s getting warmer out, which is leading to a higher level of pedestrian traffic on the roadways.  One specific outdoor activity I have received multiple questions …

The Greenwald baseball diamond, now known as Cubby Field, was dedicated 75 years ago this summer. Just what it was called June 12, 1950, when it was dedicated is not really known. The Greenwald Cubs …

It’s been said sometimes, we parents live vicariously through our kids — and many times, our grandkids, too. We watch them mature, and we wait for them to do and accomplish things we …

It was twin time May 19 at Melrose Area High School. For this year’s graduation feature, I interviewed and took photos of six sets of twins that will graduate Friday with the Melrose Class …

There have been many innovations in dairy production over the last few years. Some can still recall when milking machines, pipelines and bulk tanks were considered innovative and a boon to …

Saying one is living in a railroad car usually conjures up images of the homeless or others living day-to-day and riding the rails. That is not always the case — especially when it is …

I heard in passing on a radio station one day last week a query posed to its listeners. The question was if you could have a million of something, what would it be? And it couldn’t be money or …

This year, as a precursor to Avon’s Spunktacular Days, the city of Avon is honored to be hosting Fox 9’s Town Ball Tour Wednesday, June 18. Staying consistent with baseball, this …