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Attendees at the Old Settlers Picnic are pictured on Aug. 17, 1895. A basket dinner was held at the residence of John Y. Eckman, southwest of Paoli, and coffee, ice cream and lemonade were served. According to the Aug. 16, 1895, issue of the State Herald, “The program of the day will consist of music, speaking, bicycle races, baseball, foot races, etc. Holyoke band will furnish the music. Come one, come all, and have a good time and forget all about the hoppers.” — source: Phillips County Museum
Peekin’ into the past
Five Years Ago
March 6, 2014
City rethinks chamber funding
Holyoke City Council voted Tuesday, Feb. 19, to support Holyoke Chamber of Commerce with a $250 monthly contribution, which will go toward paying wages for a new executive director.
Though she transitioned to assisted living just a few months ago, 99-year-old Mary Allen is making the Carriage House home. — The Holyoke Enterprise | Johnson Publications
In 1940, parents Owen and Eppa Young are pictured with their daughters, from left, Margaret, Wanola, Myrtle, Mary and Stella. Four older half siblings and three brothers who had died by that time make up Mary Allen’s large family.
Don’t hold a grudge; be thankful; enjoy life
Getting to know Mary Allen may very well make you want to call your grandparents, but that’s probably a risk she’d consider worth taking.
SWAT team called in; 2 arrested Wednesday
A search warrant led to the arrest of two people Wednesday, Feb. 20, according to a press release by the Phillips County Sheriff’s Office.