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A New Chapter for Jackson County Schools

December 25, 2025

A familiar face in Jackson County's education scene is getting ready to say goodbye. Kevin Oxley, the superintendent of the Jackson County Intermediate School District, has decided to retire after working in schools for a long time. He made the announcement in December, saying he plans to step down

religion

Christmas Gifts for Strangers: How Americans are Making a Difference

December 25, 2025

This holiday season, Americans are finding a new way to spread cheer. Instead of just buying gifts for family and friends, they're using special vending machines to help people they'll never meet. These machines, called Giving Machines, let people pick items like food, livestock, and school supplies

education

Harford County Schools Tighten Hiring Rules After Controversial Hire

December 25, 2025

Harford County's schools are making big changes to how they hire teachers. This comes after a news report revealed that a man with serious charges was hired to teach. The school board president, Aaron Poynton, created a new policy to make sure this doesn't happen again. The new rules say that if so

politics

Trump's Year of Loud Promises, Quiet Failures

December 25, 2025

In 2025, President Donald Trump's supporters are starting to feel let down. They expected big changes, but what they got was a lot of noise and very little action. Trump made big promises. He said he would fix the economy, stop outsourcing, and deport lots of people. But none of that really happene

religion

Pope Leo XIV Brings Back Old Christmas Traditions

December 24, 2025

Pope Leo XIV is making some big changes to how Christmas is celebrated at the Vatican. He's bringing back old traditions that haven't been seen in years. One of these is the Christmas Day Mass in St. Peter's Basilica, which hasn't happened since 1994. This Mass will take place on December 25th at 10

sports

A Weekend of Wins and Losses for Local Basketball Teams

December 24, 2025

Local high school basketball teams had an exciting weekend at the ASU Christmas Classic. The Centauri Falcons showed their strength by winning both of their games. They first beat Gunnison 58-51 and then took down Summit 51-40. On the other hand, the Alamosa Mean Moose had a mixed weekend. They lost

finance

Newtown's Money Matters: A Look at the Town's Financial Moves

December 24, 2025

Newtown's finance board had a busy night. They checked the town's money situation and made some big decisions. The town's savings, called the General Fund balance, grew a bit. It's now about $13. 46 million. That's good news because it means the town has a bit more money set aside for unexpected thi

opinion

A Closer Look at the Idaho Freedom Foundation's Christmas Card

December 24, 2025

The Idaho Education Association (IEA) is a group that works to improve public schools. They help teachers and school staff get fair pay and good working conditions. The IEA has been doing this for a long time and is still very effective. But there is a group called the Idaho Freedom Foundation (IFF

religion

The Ten Commandments in Schools: A Legal Battle

December 24, 2025

In recent years, the debate over the Ten Commandments in public schools has heated up. Several states have tried to make it mandatory to display these religious principles in classrooms. Texas, Louisiana, and Arkansas have already passed laws to this effect, but these laws have faced legal challenge

sports

Garber's Boys and Girls Basketball Teams Show Different Fortunes

December 24, 2025

In the world of high school basketball, the Essexville Garber teams had a mixed bag of results. The boys' team showed resilience, while the girls' team fought hard but fell short. The boys' team, known as the Dukes, had a tough start. They gave away two points before the game even began due to a te