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Meeting Mrs. Claus isn’t always easy. Though many children (and a few adults) readily told Santa their wish lists, Marqus Flores was among those who weren’t so impressed by the Christmas couple. Santa and Mrs. Claus spent Dec. 3 at Phillips County Museum taking photos for Country Christmas. — The Holyoke Enterprise | Johnson Publications

Earning second place and plenty of giggles at the sight of flying pigs pulling Santa’s sleigh, Seaboard Foods was one of several businesses and organizations featured in the Dec. 3 Parade of Lights. The floats were exceptional, overflowing with lights and creativity, and Country Christmas was well-enjoyed by many in the community. — The Holyoke Enterprise | Johnson Publications

No need to wait for pigs to fly for local Christmas fun — but it certainly can’t hurt

Subfreezing temperatures didn’t stop the people of Holyoke from turning out in full force Dec. 3 for this year’s Country Christmas, put on by Holyoke Chamber of Commerce.

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Stop sign, trees will stay, says County

Phillips County rejected a request to remove a stop sign and trees at the intersection of county roads 10 and 29, commissioners announced at their Nov. 30 meeting.

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Your mom’s uncle’s grandparent’s cousin’s daughter — yep, there’s a name for that

It’s that time of year when you’re gathering with family members who you haven’t seen for who knows how long!

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Standing in front of a pile of donated shoes, organizers of Holyoke First United Methodist Church’s shoe drive are pictured from left, pastor Paul Brunner and Donna Lutze. — The Holyoke Enterprise | Johnson Publications

Methodist church opening up shoe donation program

Since starting in September, Holyoke First United Methodist Church’s shoe drive has collected hundreds of pairs of new and used footwear to benefit entrepreneurs in developing countries.