December 2024

Advent and our call to rejoice
The liturgy most of us celebrated this past Sunday was filled with expectation of the coming of the Lord and the rejoicing that we are called to. The context of the gospel according to Luke 3:10-18 is wondering if John the Baptist is the Christ/ Messiah. Many ask John, âWhat should we do?â He replies with positive things such as give your extra cloak and your extra food to those without. He also replies with negative things such as âStop collecting more than what is prescribed.âAnd âDo not practice extortion ...â

LDC falls to unbeaten Marshall
Charging Dragons can’t find net in seventh loss

Dragons fall to 0-5 on the season
Improved shooting not enough in loss at Target Center
Why a Christmas classic almost didn’t air
It’s hard to imagine a holiday season without “A Charlie Brown Christmas.” The 1965 broadcast has become a staple — etched into traditions across generations like decorating the tree or sipping hot cocoa.

Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus
Editorâs note: In 1897, 8-year-old Virginia asked her father, Dr. Philip OâHanlon, a coronerâs assistant on Manhattanâs Upper West Side, whether Santa Claus was real. OâHanlon chose not to answer, but suggested Virginia pose the question to one of New Yorkâs most prominent newspapers at the time, The Sun, assuring her that âIf you see it in The Sun, itâs so.â

Litchfield Watercade Princesses Maya Wuotila
Litchfield Watercade Princesses Maya Wuotila

Encouraging participation in democracy
Secretary of State visits LHS to promote voting

Dealing with loss
The holiday season can be a time of joy and celebration, but for many it can also bring feelings of sadness and longing