It has been a tough week in many ways.  Our sympathy to the families of Paul Lee, Gary Douglas, Kathryn Eichman and Jean O’Neal.  I lived in Augusta on a lot owned by Jean and Buford Hornecker for many years.…

Plymouth Women’s Circle chicken and noodle dinner is Saturday, March 17th from 4:30-7 pm at the PCCC.  Chicken and noodles may also be purchased by the quart.  A donation of $7 for adults and $5 for children will be accepted. …

If you do not read the Quincy paper, you missed a news article this week and there could be a similar profound effect on Plymouth.  It was the story of the Hancock County Historic Preservation Association and the old Carthage jail.  In 1987 the county deeded…

First will mention that there will be two opportunities to eat out in the near future.  The West Point Fire Protection District soup and sandwich supper is scheduled for March 3rd at Sullivan and Son Events center.  More details next week. The…

On Thursday Carolyn Bullard brought me a copy of Virginia Metzger’s will.  Carolyn’s act of kindness is what prompted me to write this column. Philip Metzger came to Plymouth in the mid 1800’s.  He purchased a home, which had been…

Usually watch the Super Bowl for the ads,  but this year the game was much better than the ads.  One normally cheers for the under dog.  Since the under dogs were coached by a gentleman who had coached high school foot ball as recently…

I think one of the worst things about getting older is that there are so many of my friends and people I know who are going on to the next phase of life. Saturday was the service for John Phillips…

John Phillips was at the auction at Sullivan and Son on Friday morning.  He passed away Friday night.  Our sympathy to his family and friends.  John and Mary Ruth attend Living Faith United Methodist Church in Bowen and visitation will…

Allene White will celebrate her 90th birthday on January 22nd.  Why not send her a birthday card at Allene White, 700 South St, Augusta,  IL 62311.  She attends Living Faith United Methodist Church and comes to Bible study on Thursday…

So sorry to hear of the unexpected passing of Sherry Bartlow on Wednesday.  She was just a lovely person.  She had cut my hair every since Jeanne Bell retired and that has been a very long time.  Visitation is Sunday…