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High winds whistled and wailed through Holyoke and the surrounding area Wednesday, Dec. 15. Gusts as high as 81 mph knocked over numerous trees in the city and caused other property damage. Pictured above is a 125-foot blue spruce that was located at a house on South Phelan Avenue. When it blew down, it straddled the 200 block of East Gordon Street, blocking the entire street off from traffic. — Patty Freel
This tree at City Park was uprooted in the Dec. 15 storm. — The Holyoke Enterprise
Tree branches near this house on South Baxter Avenue broke off and landed on its roof and deck. — The Holyoke Enterprise
This tree on South Phelan Avenue tore up part of the driveway when it blew down. — The Holyoke Enterprise
Windstorm blows down trees, causes damage
Deputy Darrell Smith is looking forward to serving the people of the county after officially joining Phillips County Sheriff’s Office on Wednesday, Dec. 15. — The Holyoke Enterprise
Darrell Smith joins Phillips County Sheriff’s Office as deputy
Darrell Smith was sworn in as the newest deputy sheriff at Phillips County Sheriff’s Office on Wednesday, Dec. 15.
Local churches plan Christmas services
With Christmas on the way, many area churches have special services planned for Christmas Eve on Friday, Dec. 24, and Christmas Day on Saturday, Dec. 25.
Jeff and Olga Sullivan earned first-place honors in this year’s holiday lighting/decorating contest. In addition to the multicolored lights adorning their trees, the festive display also includes a Nativity scene, Santa Claus, reindeer, polar bears and more. — The Holyoke Enterprise
Aaron and Pam Worley’s festive second-place display lights up the night and includes a Nativity scene at right and a large wreath at center. — The Holyoke Enterprise
Marvin and Hannah Goodman took third place in this year’s contest with a combination of lights and garland accenting their home’s entrance and windows. — The Holyoke Enterprise
Sullivans take first in lighting contest
Holyoke is lit up to celebrate the Christmas season, and Jeff and Olga Sullivan at 1025 S. Belford Ave. won first place in the 30th annual holiday lighting/decorating contest.