Girl Scout cookies available locally, online

By Brad Gischia Beacon Correspondent Orders are open. It’s that time of year when you see little girls with sashes standing outside of grocery stores in front of tables laden with brightly colored boxes. This year, you might only be able to see the tops of their...

Random Acts of Kindness: The real win in the bleachers

By Pat Cornish Beacon Columnist Kay shared with me a moment that truly touched her heart — a beautiful reminder that sometimes the smallest hands hold the biggest hearts and teach us the greatest lessons in kindness. It was just an ordinary evening at a volleyball...

Library News: MSPL marks March as National Reading Month

By Lisa Cromell and Kaylee Veneberg March marks National Reading Month, a nationwide celebration inspired by Dr. Seuss’ birthday on March 2. The month highlights the joy of reading and the lifelong benefits it brings, from stronger comprehension and critical‑thinking...