Stories from Sunday, December 5, 2021

The Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, have announced the schedule of Advent/Christmas season Masses and services to celebrate and honor the birth of Jesus. All services are open to the public and to people of all faith traditions. All gatherings take place in the Church of the Immaculate Conception...

Duke Energy Indiana has dedicated more than $330,000 in financial assistance to customers who are struggling to pay their electric bills this winter. The funds come from Duke Energy contributions and customer and employee donations. Clay County residents may contact the Western Indiana Community Action Agency at https://www.wicaa.org or by calling 812-232-1264...

Plans are ongoing for the Christmas Delivery 2021 youth food program. As always, the situation is complicated by timing. Spokesman Terry Barr said 205 kiddos are currently signed up for Christmas Delivery 2021. “We will deliver to kids 18 years of age and younger in Clay County Indiana for Christmas Break,” she said. ...

The Indiana Department of Transportation is urging residents along state roads and U.S. highways to prepare their mailboxes prior to the start of winter weather. Snow and ice removal is INDOT’s top priority during winter months. While the agency’s yellow plow trucks generally travel slower than the posted speed limit and drivers are careful to avoid mailboxes, the weight of snow thrown from plows can cause damage to mailboxes that are not properly secured or have weak supports...

It is not too soon to or a better time to talk about gifts under the tree. This subject is quilt-making — a gift of another kind and an art form known and appreciated around the world. No doubt, you know a quilt maker or you are one yourself. Sorry to say, I made a latch- hooked rug once and I have worked a loom, never have I made a quilt. The talent of all of the above goes to others...

On Sunday afternoon, Northview senior Coy Edwards took to his personal Twitter account (@coyedwardsz) to break news regarding where he would be furthering his academic and athletic career at the collegiate level in the not-too-distant future. “Very blessed to announce that I will be continuing my educational and baseball career at Manchester University. Thank you to everyone who has supported me along the way! Go Spartans,” Edwards’ tweet read...