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Continue reading →: Don’t Eat the Mushrooms in Blackwood ForestPlease don’t eat any of the mushrooms growing in Blackwood Forest. The local hospitals have seen a spate of sick teens and young adults being admitted to the emergency room for severe food poisoning. It appears that the victims were inspired to try the mushrooms after a local user of…
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Continue reading →: Deborah Johnson: A Triumphant ReturnThis past Monday, one of Emerson Valley’s new City Councilors who took office isn’t quite as new as you might think. Deborah Johnson’s election to the City Council is actually her third successful campaign. She previously held a seat on the City Council from 2008 to 2015. It came as…
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Continue reading →: Fishing in Silver Creek RiverJust because it’s cold out, doesn’t mean you can’t still have some fun outdoors. Silver Creek River is a wonderful place to go fishing this time of year. You won’t have to fight for the best spots, and nothing tastes better than cooking up a fresh catch on a frozen…
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Continue reading →: June WagnerJune Wagner: July 1, 1963-December 18, 2022 June Wagner was born on July 1, 1963 in Richmond, Virginia to father Harold Wagner and mother Charlene Wagner. She was killed in a car accident early in the evening on December 18, 2022. Mrs. Wagner was preceded in death by both parents,…
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Continue reading →: Powell Brothers Funeral HomeLosing a loved one is hard enough. There’s no reason why making arrangements for the deceased needs to add to your burden. That’s why if you choose the Powell Brothers Funeral Home for all your death-related services, we’ll take care of everything for you. Our motto is: “You’ve got enough…
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Continue reading →: Hospital or Hellspital?If you’ve ever been really sick or seriously injured, you’ve probably spent some time at St. Benedict’s Hospital in Emerson Valley. I spent a great deal of time there myself not too long ago. That is why I can say with absolute certainty that it is one of the most…
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Continue reading →: Dear Libby: What Happened To The Meet & Greet You Were Supposed To Do Last Saturday?Dear Libby, I was so excited about the Meet & Greet that was supposed to happen last Saturday at Cassie’s Corner. My boyfriend bought me your new book so I could get it signed. Then when I got to the bookstore, I found out it had been cancelled! You can’t…
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Continue reading →: Dear Libby: A Collection of Everyday Advice for Everyday PeopleDear Libby: A Collection of Everyday Advice for Everyday People by Elizabeth Barton is now available for purchase at all major book retailers. It’s a must-read for all fans of the “Dear Libby” column in the Emerson Valley Gazette. This book exhibits the best articles penned by Elizabeth Barton over…
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Continue reading →: Local Woman Arrested on Suspicion of MurderEmerson Valley resident Amanda Hollister was arrested Tuesday afternoon on suspicion of murder. She is currently the prime suspect in the murder of her husband William Hollister, a bank security guard who had gone missing for almost a month. On May 24, Mr. Hollister was found dead in his pickup…
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Continue reading →: Camping in Blackwood ForestNow that the summer is here, the weather is perfect for all the outdoor activities we’ve been craving to do. One of my favorites is camping. I used to go camping every summer with my dad, and I’ve tried to keep that tradition alive. We camped in every national park…







