Monterey’s Dale Welch: Telling The Stories Of Putnam County
Monterey native Dale Welch has always been a lover of story-telling. Welch said he is a volunteer storyteller at the Monterey Depot Museum and the official Putnam County historian. He said that he got his love for history at a young age, listening to the stories of his grandmother. “I got a recorder for Christmas […]
DeKalb’s “Love Lights A Tree” Raises Money For Cancer Research And Honors Loved Ones
Volunteers with the American Cancer Society in DeKalb County are inviting community members to honor loved ones with their “Love Lights A Tree” program. Coordinator Ivadell Randolph said that the goal of the event is to both raise money for research by the American Cancer Society as well as honor cancer survivors and their families. […]
Woolly Bear Worm Folklore Indicates Severe UC Winter
Before there were weathermen and meteorologists, farmers would use woolly bear worms to predict winter. Van Buren Ag Extension Agent Chris Binkley said that according to folklore, it’s the colors of the worms that would indicate a mild or severe winter. “The woolly bear worm is basically black and a rusty color,” Binkley said. “Bigger […]
