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After a Life of Service, McBroom to Hang Up the Stethoscope

A Monthly Feature by JESSICA MONTEZ Every doctor takes an oath to treat everyone who seeks their care, hold in confidence the information shared with them, and use their knowledge and experience to contribute to an improved community. Very few doctors exceed the expectations of this oath but Dr.

Eclipse Will Happen Here Monday

A total solar eclipse will pass over the area on Monday, April 8. The auspicious event is expected to attract huge crowds along the path of totality where the Moon covers the Sun completely.

Fayette Co. Fire Calls

The Fayette County Firefighter’s Association reports the following calls for the week of- March 24-30: Medical - 7 Structure Fire - 1 Vehicle Fires - 2 Smoke Report - 2 Fire Alarm - 1 Electrical - 2 Accident - 1 Hay Bale Fire - 1

Uptick in Vehicle Thefts Seen

The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office warns residents to keep their vehicles locked after several auto thefts in surrounding counties. “I don’t know why we haven’t been hit yet, but it’s happening all around us,” said Lt.

Candidate Announcements

As a service to our readers, folks seeking locally-elected offices in the upcoming city and school board elections are invited to submit one free candidacy announcement letting local voters know more about them and why they are running.

Fun & Faith on Easter Weekend in Fayette County

The just-completed Easter weekend was a big one in Fayette County. Above are some of the hundreds of kids who came to the Jersey Barnyard’s annual Easter Egg hunt. Of course, the faithful attended special Easter services all over the county as well, like the Easter Vigil at Hostyn’s Holy Rosary Church which began with this outside Service of Light, below, which included a twilight bonfire.

For the Record

La Grange All Sports Booster Club will hold its monthly meeting Wednesday, April 3 at 5:30 p.m. in the high school library.

‘White Box’ Chicken Makes a Return to La Grange

Travis St. In the years since the Cernoch family stopped running Golden Crisp Fried Chicken in La Grange, a few different folks tried their hand as reopening the place affectionately known as “White Box” to locals – so named because of the iconic white paper boxes the chicken was served in.