Floyd Williams describes himself as a student of life, a revolutionary on many different levels: mentally, spiritually and socially. “I am definitely a person who is about my roots, and …
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By JAN WILLMS
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1/2/21
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Nokomis resident Angela Casselton was recently named executive director of the Creative Enterprise Zone (CEZ), a non-profit organization that attracts and supports creatives …
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By MARGIE O’LOUGHLIN
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1/1/21
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It’s no secret that Covid-19 has kept local theaters and audiences away from one another with no return in sight. Two weeks into the pandemic, Classics Lost ‘n’ Found Theater …
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10/30/20
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Catch former Nokomis mail carrier Vincent Wyckoff talking about his new book during a virtual interview on Saturday, Sept. 19, noon to 1 p.m. It is hosted by Once Upon a Crime. Signed …
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By JILL BOOGREN
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8/28/20
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Leslie Pitt’s life changed forever on the first day of summer vacation when she was six years old. After playing with her best friend, she hopped onto her bike for a short ride but …
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By Elena Vaughn
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8/28/20
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When artist and community activist Christopheraaron Deanes heard about George Floyd’s death, he went right to 38th St. and Chicago Ave. – but he didn’t show up empty handed. He came …
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By MARGIE O’LOUGHLIN
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6/30/20
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When artist and community activist Christopheraaron …
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By MARGIE O’LOUGHLIN
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6/27/20
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“Keep that Hope Machine running strong,” urge The Okee Dokee …
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By TESHA M. CHRISTENSEN
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5/26/20
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The Bodkin family at play. (Photo submitted)
Standish resident Joel Bodkin has loved fish since he was three and won a goldfish at the state fair.
That combined with a love of making things …
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By TESHA M. CHRISTENSEN
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5/26/20
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Kristi Anderson, at right holding Barney, appreciates seeing her neighbors at least once a day from a distance while they come together to sing. With her, from left to right, …
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By TESHA M. CHRISTENSEN
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5/4/20
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Artist Sean Connaughty (at left) worked with Healing Place Collaborative and several dedicated community members and organizations to create a comprehensive exhibit of Lake Hiawatha, a critical …
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12/1/19
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By JILL BOOGREN Girl Gone Missing Marcie R. Rendon Cash Blackbear is back in Marcie R. Rendon’s second crime novel, “Girl Gone Missing.” Still driving trucks and running pool tables for money, …
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By JILL BOOGREN
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8/11/19
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