In The Spotlight: Denise Beattie – The Chillicothe Players

Denise was born and grew up in Chicago, the south side of Chicago to be exact. She went to Nansen Grade School and graduated from Fenger High School in 1970. Times back then were unsettling. Read More »

L.L. “Doc” Pearce: Educator, Minister, and Craftsman

For the past 85 years, the name Pearce has been woven into the fabric of the community, yet the remarkable life of the man behind it has faded from memory. This is the story of L.L. “Doc” Pearce. Read More »

IVC Ghost Post – January 2025

On Saturday, December 7th, the IVC Student Council hosted nearly 100 preschool through third-grade students for a morning with Mrs. Claus. IVC’s young guests were able to participate in crafts, cookie decorating, games, and a reading by Mrs. Claus. Read More »

Nelly’s Corner – January 1962... age Ten-teen

We were tired of being just ten so we created a new number... Ten-teen. Had a good sound to it and made us feel so much older and wiser. I’m not really sure it impressed the folks on Birren Avenue. Read More »

Fire Safety: A Community Commitment

Fire safety is a critical concern for communities nationwide, playing a vital role in ensuring the well-being of residents in 2025. Read More »

The Insurance Corner – Don’t Rely on Employer Life Insurance Coverage Alone

Americans are dangerously under-protected when it comes to life insurance. Three in four American households without life insurance report they would have immediate or near-immediate trouble paying for basic living expenses in the event of the death of a primary wage earner. Read More »