Christmas Commentary: Christmas in our hearts
Cordovans are blessed with an open and accepting community, writes the Rev. Belle Mickelson.
Christmas Commentary: Spreading peace through faith
The Spirit of Christ can block out the distractions of the busy world around us, writes Jason Lee.
Food pantry adds Star Wars, Minecraft toys to its shopping list
"We all have fond memories of waking up on Christmas morning and seeing gifts waiting under the tree," said Jenni Ragland, service extension director for the Alaska Division of the Salvation Army. "To be able to provide that to some families who may not be able to do that for their children is, I think, just a wonderful thing to do.”
Christmas Commentary: The gift of Christ’s love
Jesus has given us a gift of infinite value, writes Father Thomas Killeen.
Cordova Chronicles: A seine web Christmas tree
Santa's Elves aren't the only ones hard at work this Christmas season, writes Dick Shellhorn.
Tree-lighting festive despite rain
“The anticipation of the lights being turned on, with everybody waiting for that moment, was fun to experience,” said Jessicca Hoover, programs and events coordinator for the Cordova Chamber of Commerce. “My favorite part of the job is watching this event unfold that I’ve spent months working on. That was great.”
Hometown Holiday Kick-off returns with Shop Local contest
Considered the official beginning of the holiday season in Cordova, the Chamber’s annual Hometown Holiday Kick-off is scheduled for Friday, Dec. 6 with an expanded array of outdoor and indoor activities at the Cordova Center.
Salvation Army reopens food pantry
Cordova’s Salvation Army food pantry has reopened after a seven-month closure. The food pantry dispensed goods to 38 families during a Saturday, Nov. 23 event, its first since April.
Your guide to finding a unique and personal gift for the holidays
Here is a selection of items from five local artists with handmade gifts available for the holiday season.
As holiday shopping revs up, so do scammers
While you might feel like Halloween just closed its haunted doors and it’s too early to hang the lights for Christmas, you’re mistaken. At least according to the National Retail Federation’s (NRF) 2019 holiday shopping trends.
