The above photo of a Zebra Swallowtail Butterfly was captured by Betsy Allen as it visited the White Salvia in her flower garden. Zebra Swallowtails[Read More…]
Author: Ron Allen
Basic Bible: Accept God’s Invitation
Luke 14:7-11, 15-24 All that is recorded in the text before us occurs on the sabbath day at the house of a chief Pharisee. Jesus[Read More…]
Independence Day Celebrations in Hurricane and Buffalo
Tuesday is the big day for both Buffalo and Hurricane. Both communities will host their annual Independence Day Parade, an afternoon of festivities and 10[Read More…]
Art Loft to Hold Grand Opening
Patsy Samples displays a painting which captures feelings that need to be shared. Helping others and making things pretty have been continuing life-long pursuits for[Read More…]
Stellar Bible School at Bethel Baptist
Members of the Pre-K class help Robin Rogers (left) and VBS Director Denise Erwin (right) lead the singing. Bethel Baptist Church of Hurricane Creek Road[Read More…]
Basic Bible: Praying to God
Luke 11:1-13 The text before us is the answer to a request by Jesus’ disciples. They asked that Jesus teach them to pray. Jesus answered[Read More…]
County Commission Approves $15 Million Revenue Bond Issuance
The Putnam County Commission met for 55 minutes on Tuesday, June 13. One minute of that time was devoted to an ordinance that provide a[Read More…]
Sculpture’s Story Told: Beating Swords into Plowshares
Charles Bradley poses with the “Beating Swords into Plowshares” sculpture that he created 32 years ago. Beating swords into plowshares is both a message and[Read More…]
Hurricane Voters Extend Special Levy through 2026-27
When the votes were counted, the City of Hurricane June 13 Election results produced no surprises. The incumbent Citizens Party candidates were unopposed and were[Read More…]
Basic Bible: Growing God’s Kingdom
Matthew 13:24-33 In the text before us, Jesus relates three parables — The Parable of the Wheat and the Tares, The Parable of the Mustard[Read More…]