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This picture of the Happy Hour Club was probably taken around the turn of the century. Members that are pictured, identified only by last name, are Peck, Casteter, Heginbotham, Hines, Wait and Shamp. The photo was taken by W.C. Powers, who was also a plumber in Holyoke and Grant, Nebraska, in the late 1800s. — source: Phillips County Museum
Peekin’ into the past
Five Years Ago
Dec. 12, 2013
Members of Phillips County law enforcement line up behind a dozen packages of high-quality, rifle-proof body armor received through the Shield616 program. Officers and deputies are pictured from left, Mary Seeley, Joseph Marcum, Mark Werts, Doug Bergstrom, Thomas Elliott, William “J.R.” Myers, Wyatt Bishop, Tanya Mayhew, Michael Beard and Thomas Bullard. — The Holyoke Enterprise | Johnson Publications
First Baptist Church pastor Jeremiah Krieger prays over Phillips County law enforcement and their new body armor packages. Community members and Holyoke Police Department officers are pictured from left, Joseph Marcum, Krieger, Lynn Schneider and Mark Werts. — The Holyoke Enterprise | Johnson Publications
County rallies to provide life-saving gear for local law enforcement
Thanks to thousands of dollars raised by the Holyoke Lions Club in partnership with national nonprofit Shield616, county law enforcement officers and their families will be able to sleep a bit
Adrian Chafino will be remembered for 8 years of smiles and strength
“He taught everyone to never give up,” said Luis Chafino of his kindhearted, caring nephew, third-grader Adrian Chafino, who died suddenly last Wednesday, Nov. 28.
Red’s Liquors wins Parade of Lights honors
Throwing candy to scores of eager children lining Interocean Avenue are Lily Sprague and Emma Sprague, pictured from left.