K-12 to get new reading curriculum
Emphasizing the importance of quality reading materials, the Holyoke School Board approved a nearly $119,000 purchase of five reading programs for use starting in the 2017-18 school year.
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‘Anchored’ event June 23
Not everyone will get a nice, relaxing weekend on the beach this summer, so women are invited to refresh their souls in a new way at “Anchored: A Women’s Gathering” Friday, June 23, at First Bapti
Esteban Melendez gives a bag of coins a shake as students try to guess whether 10 dollars’ worth of quarters, nickels, dimes or pennies weighs most. —Johnson Publications photo
Aspiring bankers among youth on PCFES field trip
Bank of the West opened its doors to an enthusiastic tour from Phillips County Family Education Services’ summer program June 8.
Sprint cars in the RACEsaver series will take to the track Friday night at Phillips County Raceway in Holyoke. Though small in size, the cars pack a punch and lend themselves to thrilling competition. —Eagle Raceway Photos
Raceway’s Friday night series begins
This Friday, June 16, marks the beginning of a series of Friday night races scheduled through the summer at the Phillips County Raceway. Action begins at 7:30 p.m.
Earning first place for the 2016 Emerald Awards section in the National Newspaper Association contest are Enterprise staff members, pictured from left, Darci Tomky, Brenda Brandt and Karen Ortner. —Johnson Publications
Emerald Awards section earns first in national newspaper contest
The Holyoke Enterprise was recognized nationally with a first-place award in the National Newspaper Association 2017 Better Newspaper Contest.