Articles by Eric Mclaurin

Fireworks are scheduled through this week at various communities in Hempstead and Nevada County.  Prescott kicked off the displays with a great show Tuesday night.  Everyone who attended enjoyed the fireworks and the chance to […]

The City of Hope Board of Directors convened for their regular meeting on Tuesday evening, July 1st 7:00 p.m. Mayor Don Still officially called the meeting to order. The invocation was delivered by Director Dr. […]

The Blevins Town Council met on Tuesday (7-1).  The previous meeting’s minutes were read and approved.  The water rates were presented and approved.  The floor was opened to guests.  James Dreher with OWN, formerly Anderson […]

If you’re in the neighborhood of 2680 Highway 371 in Nevada County, you might keep an eye out for the Ridling’s giant watermelon.  We always enjoy seeing what people make out of rolls of hay […]

      Wynter Smith, a graduate of Hope High School and the Hope Collegiate Academy, was recently presented the Hope Civitan Club Scholarship.  Wynter and her parents were guests at the June 24 Civitan Club meeting, […]

Hope/Hempstead County Chamber of Commerce Director Christy Burns gave the Hope Kiwanis Club an update on the 48th annual Hope Watermelon Festival set for August 7th through 9th in Hope’s Park at the club’s meeting […]