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Continue reading →: Plan a Great Valentine’s DateIf you’re planning on taking your special someone out to dinner for Valentine’s Day this Friday, make sure you plan ahead. You don’t want to call your favorite restaurant on Thursday night, only to be told they’re all booked up. Some of the best spots for romance require a reservation,…
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Continue reading →: Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against Downtown MarketFollowing the death of Burton Maynard last November, his wife Melissa Maynard initiated a class action lawsuit against Downtown Market, a local grocery store that’s a staple of Main Street. Mr. Maynard had succumbed to a terrible bout of food poisoning, and early speculation on the cause of his illness…
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Continue reading →: Dear Libby: How Do I Tell My Boyfriend I Love Him?Dear Libby, I’ve been dating my boyfriend for about a month now. Things have been so amazing! He’s really kind, thoughtful, sweet, and funny. I never expected to feel this way so soon, yet here we are. I love him. I know I love him. I’ve known since our second…
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Continue reading →: Dear Libby: I’m Worried About Disappointing My FansDear Libby, I’m a very well-known cultural celebrity, so I hope you’ll excuse some of the vagueness in my letter. Every year, I make a major public appearance that sends my fans into a frenzy. I do my best to deliver on my promises, but a lot of times, it’s…
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Continue reading →: January 2020 AnnouncementsAnnouncements for the month of January 2020: Jan. 1: The families of Marcus Ellery and Dana Whitfield would like to announce the marriage of their loved ones. Jan. 1: The Emerson Valley Park Service would like to announce the appointment of their new chief ranger, Samantha Bellinger. Jan. 2: Calvin…
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Continue reading →: Longtime Resident and City Council Member John H. Thurston, Jr. Honored at BanquetJohn H. Thurston, Jr. has lived in Emerson Valley for over sixty years. He has been an active member of the community since back when he was in high school, often volunteering at the church or helping clean up the litter around town. In November 2019, he was elected to…
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Continue reading →: Dear Libby: I’ve Made A Huge MistakeDear Libby, I travel a lot for work, so I’m away from home a good portion of the year. I love my wife and kids, but it gets really lonely on the road. Even though I usually travel with a coworker, I’ve never been that close with any of them.…
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Continue reading →: Dear Libby: I Think I’ve Fallen For My Roommate And I Don’t Know What To DoDear Libby, I’m a 25-year-old man who lives with “Jake” (26), “Sally” (29), and “Anna” (25). We were all friends back in high school, and after me and Anna finished college, we decided to rent a house together in town. We’re a very tight-knit group, and we all agreed years…
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Continue reading →: Downtown MarketOver the last 25 years, residents of Emerson Valley have come to rely on one store for all their grocery needs: Downtown Market. Unlike the big supermarket chains, we don’t mark up our prices, and we don’t try to push expensive brands onto our shoppers. By stocking plenty of locally-sourced…
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Continue reading →: Meet the New Mayor: Anthony FaulkThis past Monday, Emerson Valley’s newly-elected mayor, Anthony Faulk, was sworn into office during a small inauguration ceremony that took place at City Hall. A lifelong member of the Republican Party, Mr. Faulk defeated the incumbent mayor, James Foley, in a landslide election victory last November. His campaign really picked…






