News Progress

25 Years Ago This Week Seven 17-year-old Sullivan High School students either have been through part of their Army basic training or will be going through it shortly. They are: Rob Feeler, John Booker, Paul Eller, Darlene Chapranda, Patrick Ray, Katie Carlock and Brandi Uselman. The Bethany school board approved a property tax levy that would bring as estimated 7.7 percent increase in revenue. The 1994 tax extension was $1,254,114 and the new tax levy would bring in an estimated $1,351,250 or an additional $97,136. The equalized assessed valuation of property in the school district is currently estimated at $27,202,000. … Read More

•December 16, 2020• Gingerbread cookies and houses are one of the many symbols of the holiday season, alongside Christmas trees and twinkling lights. In fact, few confections symbolize the holidays more so than gingerbread. Many a child (or a child at heart) has spent hours carefully trying to create decorative gingerbread houses. Although gingerbread recipes span various cultures, gingerbread houses originated in 16th century Germany. The fairy tale ÒHansel and GretelÓ helped solidify the popularity of gingerbread, which became part of Christmas traditions. … Read More