Let me tell you a little about myself. I am a single mother with just the one son. It has always just been Colton and I. I was middle age […]
Local color has new meaning
By Adam Strunk, Newton Now Kris Thomas methodically tapes piece after piece of red white and blue construction paper on the glass window of Cato Fashion, where she’s an assistant […]
You can Make a Difference Locally and Nationally
Spring has sprung and here on the East Coast the rush begins to prepare for summer. We crawl out of our winter gear, shake off the dark and look forward […]
Jenn’s Story: I Love/Hate the Army
I have such a love hate relationship with the army. I miss it every single day. I struggle every day living in a military community and seeing everybody, including my […]
Cherain’s Story: Prior experience with military helps…somewhat
I HAD experience Military service runs deep throughout my family and has since WWII. Off the top of my head I can think of at least 8-10 family members who […]
Miss You Too: Family events while serving our country
I served as a Hospital Corpsman in the Navy from 1981-1987. Although it is a great honor to service our country there can be very lonely moments. Missing family events […]