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Leroy Schad sits with his dog Snoopy at the Art in the Park event on Saturday, June 19, where he is selling his scroll saw art. Many of Schad’s art projects can take him either a couple hours to finish or a couple days, depending on the piece. — The Holyoke Enterprise | Johnson Publications

Woodcrafter Schad experiments with culture and conspiracies through art

Starting by going to state fairs on a motorcycle with a makeshift crate to hold his art while on the road, Leroy Schad has made many artworks throughout his life.

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This map of Holyoke at City Hall is from March 16, 1925. Many Holyoke streets and avenues were named after people who were influential in the county or in the railroad industry. — The Holyoke Enterprise | Johnson Publications

Street names reflect history and mystery

You may walk or drive them every day, but when was the last time you thought about how Holyoke streets and avenues got their names?

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The Blair Folding Hawk Eye camera was purchased from Will Heginbotham’s estate sale and is now a part of the new exhibit in the Phillips County museum. — The Holyoke Enterprise | Johnson Publications

Phillips County Museum creates a new exhibit dedicated to Heginbotham

A new exhibit showcasing more of William Heginbotham’s belongings has opened at the Phillips County Museum located at 109 S. Campbell Ave. in Holyoke.