McEldowney Madness in Winchester!
Downtown visitors on Saturday had an opportunity to see a prancing baby camel, view an art exhibit, listen to live music, take part in a scavenger hunt, and tour Winchester’s Beaux Arts masterwork, the McEldowney Building.
The 120-year-old, five-story structure, which three young cousins are restoring, is home to an eclectic mix of businesses, ranging from a fantasy bookstore to a...
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Jeff’s Playlist: ‘Hawks and Doves’
This is the next recording in my Neil Young lineup. It’s pretty good. Give it a listen, I think you’ll like it.
All tracks are written by Neil Young.
McClure Center is dedicated
I had the pleasant opportunity on Tuesday, March 24th to attend the dedication of the Hannah McClure Community Center. Mingling with many educators and community leaders added to the gala as everyone welcomed the revitalized facility.
Officially dubbed the Hannah McClure Cardinal Community Center, the building has been updated with a fresh coat of paint and numerous interior finishes, creating a bright atmosphere for staff, visitors, and groups.
Greater Clark Foundation expands support for Clark schools’ literacy program
Greater Clark Foundation has announced an additional $130,000 investment in Clark County Public Schools’ (CCPS) Summer Flight Academy program, continuing its support for efforts to help young students strengthen foundational literacy skills.
The funding builds on a previous two-year investment of $100,000, bringing Greater Clark Foundation’s total commitment to the program to $230,000.
Reel Classics: ‘Festival’
Today’s Reel Classic looks at a documentary film released in 1967 that focused on the Newport Folk Festival during the years 1963 through 1966. Murray Lerner was writer, director and producer of the film. Festival captures on film not only the musicians performing at these concerts, but also the essence of the growing counterculture movement within our society.
At that time, folk music was an essential voice for protest and speaking out against the perceived injustices...
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When war starts sounding like a sermon
I was raised in a place where faith wasn’t loud.
It didn’t need to be.
It lived in quiet things—folded hands at the table, the hush before a storm rolling over the hills, the way my Great Gran spoke about God like He was close enough to hear but never something to be used.
Back home, faith wasn’t a weapon.
It wasn’t something you strapped on like armor and marched into battle with.
And it sure as hell wasn’t something you used to sell a war.
Spirit of 1776
Across America, on Saturday, eight million people took part in a peaceful revolution against President Donald Trump and his policies, including inflationary tariffs, undeclared wars, authoritarian acts, and apparent efforts to disenfranchise voters.
It was the largest demonstration in the country in more than half a century. The Winchester rally was one of 3,300 in 50 states.


