Living on Purpose

Last week we talked about the recent revival in Wilmore Kentucky. Anytime there are 1500 people in one place worshiping God around the clock, we know the Lord is stirring hearts.

Cook up a classic Philly sandwich

Cheesesteaks are decadent sliced beef sandwiches covered in gooey cheese and served on crusty rolls. According to Philadelphia's official tourism site, Pat Oliveri invented the cheesesteak in the 1930s.

dear abby

DEAR ABBY: I am a first-generation Mexican American who married into a Caucasian blended family. My husband, my stepdaughter, 'Lisa,' and her mother and stepfather make up a beautiful unit. I have no children. Although my family initially ruffled at my interracial marriage, they got with the program --so much so that we invited Lisa to partake in a coming-of-age rite, the quinceanera. We were excited to update and modify it as much as possible so all sets of parents, grandparents and other family could be involved.

‘’Nuff Said ’

The distinctive creative known by many as Nina Simone was born Eunice Kathleen Waymon on February 21, 1933, in North Carolina. She was the sixth of eight children and discovered her passion early on in life at a mere three years of age. The first song Eunice learned on the piano was 'God Be With You, Till We Meet Again'.

Did you know?

The notion that light alcohol consumption can have a positive effect on cardiovascular health is well-known, though research suggests that notion is inaccurate. A 2022 study published in the journal JAMA Network Open reported that alcohol consumption of all amounts was associated with increased cardiovascular risk.

St. Patrick’s Day party planning

Each March 17, and even in the days surrounding that date, the world is awash in kelly green. That's because it is once again time to pay homage to the patron saint of Ireland and perhaps engage in a little spirited revelry.

History of Pipe Creek

On Monday, March 6, at 2:00 p.m., Madison County Historian, Stephen T. Jackson will be speaking on “The History of Pipe Creek Township” from his What’s in a Name series.

HYDRANT F

LUSHING The Town of Frankton will be conducting hydrant flushing beginning Monday, March 6th and continue through Friday, March 10, 2023. Residents are advised to take the necessary precautions for discolored water throughout this time period. Please contact the town hall for updates or questions concerning the hydrant flushing at 765-7547285.

Fair connects students with community resources

KOKOMO – Where do you go if you need to see a doctor? What if you need food, or a copy of your birth certificate? Students found answers to those questions and more at Tuesday’s Indiana University Kokomo Health and Resource Fair. “This allows our students to see how all agencies in the community work together for the greater good,” said Stephanie Pratt, clinical assistant professor of nursing, who served on the planning committee for the event.