Give winter blues the Dickens

VINTON TODAY
November 29, 2011 12:30 pm

       The worst thing about winter is the darkness. Most of us go to work while it's still mostly dark, and get home just in time to see the last of the sunlight disappear.

How you can help change December drunk driving statistics

JENNIFER DRAPER, PREVENTION SPECIALIST
November 28, 2011 7:39 pm

  During December, we recognize Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month, with a goal of raising awareness about the issue of driving while intoxicated.

Belated Veteran Thank You

VINTON TODAY
November 26, 2011 1:26 pm

  I would like to extend a heartfelt thank-you to my Uncle Ron  Gieger  for his service in the United States  Air Force and his family for their sacrifices during his service.

Pastor's Blog - 'THE END OF THE WORLD'

PASTOR LANETTE S. VAN
November 24, 2011 9:51 pm

  I Thessalonians 5:11 (NIV) Now, brothers and sisters, about times and dates we do not need to write to you, for you know very well that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night.

Stop and say 'Thanks!'

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
November 23, 2011 12:05 pm

Tomorrow is Thanksgiving, and today is spent frantically preparing for it. The grocery store is crowded in preparation for the huge feasts we pile on our tables.

Budget crisis can only be solved by long, boring national discussion

VINTON TODAY
November 22, 2011 4:38 pm

       "Dow Jones plunges as Super Committee fails"      That headline from yesterday's is one of the most distressing that Americans have seen in years.

Pastor's Blog - 'Why does God allow this to happen?'

PASTOR JOSHUA GRABER
November 17, 2011 2:15 pm

  As a pastor I am asked many hard questions from time to time. As a spiritual leader I must be ready to give an answer for the complex situations in our society.

The joy of making someone cry

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
November 14, 2011 7:19 am

In our house, history is probably one of our favorite subjects. Veterans have played a huge part in a lot of various projects that we've been a part of over the years.

For our Veterans, their wives/husbands and children

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
November 11, 2011 11:26 am

Sometimes, on days like today, I wish there was a bit more pomp and circumstance. Veteran's Day, while we celebrate it, it always feel like we didn't do enough to thank our men and women who selflessly serve our country.

Pastor's Blog - Time Change

PASTOR JIM BLAIR
November 10, 2011 8:09 pm

Praise be to the name of God for ever and ever; wisdom and power are his. He changes times and seasons; he sets up kings and deposes them. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning.