Area vehicle, property thefts increasing
Recent vehicle and property thefts in Phillips County and surrounding areas serve as stark reminders to residents to be on alert for anything suspicious.
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Christmas bells are ringing
It’s that time of year again, and Salvation Army bell ringers are adding a little jingle to the jangle of donated coins landing in the red kettle outside Holyoke Marketplace.
State officials discuss COVID-19 vaccine distribution
Gov. Jared Polis and state officials discussed the distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine and provided an update on the response to the pandemic Wednesday, Dec. 9.
Christmas church services planned
Christmas is next week, and many area churches are planning special services on Christmas Eve, Thursday, Dec. 24, and Christmas Day, Friday, Dec. 25.
Tom and Julie Andersen claimed first place in this year’s holiday lighting/decorating contest. The Grinch is caught in the act at left trying to make a clean getaway with a string of lights. — The Holyoke Enterprise | Johnson Publications
Jim and Brandy Sharp’s second-place holiday display includes lights that flash on and off to the music of classic Christmas songs. — The Holyoke Enterprise | Johnson Publications
Thomas and Julie Elliott took third place in this year’s contest with splashes of different colored lights illuminating the trees throughout their yard. — The Holyoke Enterprise | Johnson Publications
Andersens shine in lighting contest
Recent warm weather made it a great time for many to decorate their houses for Holyoke’s 29th annual holiday lighting/decorating contest.