We have recently implemented a new, more efficient system for our current and past articles, stories, and poems! You will now be able to browse by not only month, but category, author, and more!… Read more

If you’ve ever been on a camping trip, roughin’ it out in the wilderness, you have a basic idea of what kinds of survival skills you need, like knowing how to make a fire, assemble a form of… Read more

I would like to take a few moments to honor a very active Southwick resident who recently passed away, my wife, Carlene Americk. She was a passionate member of the Southwick community in the 1980’s… Read more

By early August as the thrill of summer vacation wears off, the whining of “there’s nothing to do,” and “I’m bored” echo through many area homes.  Parents are exhausted and their nerves… Read more

Julia burst into the kitchen. “Grampa George, you’re not in the newspaper!” “Julia, what in the world are you talking about?” Julia’s dad glanced at his father with a question mark… Read more

My days are spent running, not necessarily on foot, but from home to work to children’s activities. There are the other duties that I must fit in among all of that, like household chores, grocery… Read more

The first thing that catches your eye is the misspelling of the word baseball. Back in the late 19th century, base ball was the correct spelling. And if you are a fan of the game (not really going… Read more

It wasn’t long ago that Gil Manos was an outstanding high-school athlete in three major sports – baseball, basketball and football. Baseball was his favorite. He also was an honor student with the… Read more