In the 1964 Disney musical Mary Poppins, Julie Andrews warbles the song, Feed the Birds, Tuppence (two pennies a Bag). Today she would be singing a different tune. Feeding the birds, a hobby enjoyed ...

A wedding photo of the bride and groom always was published in the Gazette, often with a detailed write-up of the big day. Included were the names of all members of the bridal party and mention of ...

Summer also brings new opportunities to get involved. If you have a bit of time and want to give back, consider signing up to be a Meals on Wheels volunteer. Deliveries take just over an hour, and we ...

The Bloomfield Branch Library is a longstanding hub of activity in the village.

When the late Philip (Phil) AInsworth retired in 2000, following a highly successful career in the education field, he became a man with a mission. Realizing that members of the older generation were ...

Patience and acceptance, both admirable virtues, are in short supply in today’s world. Social media frequently reflects our intolerance, often in minor matters. We have become demanding and tend to ...

LATEST STORIES BY REV. BRUCE ADEMA PASTOR, BETHANY CHURCH (CHRISTIAN REFORMED) ...

What's in a name? Do you know what your name means? I remember when Karen and I were starting our family, we had so much fun with a couple of those “baby naming” books. It would list the name, all the ...