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Continue reading →: Elizabeth Barton Honored at Raven Club BanquetThis past Saturday, Elizabeth Barton—better known to the readers of the Emerson Valley Gazette as the author of our “Dear Libby” column—was honored at a special banquet held by the Raven Club. The banquet took place at Raven Hall, where many of the town’s luminaries gathered to celebrate the achievements…
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Continue reading →: Libby Lets Her Hair DownMost of you are very familiar with the Emerson Valley Gazette’s weekly Sunday advice column known as “Dear Libby.” You’ve probably seen Libby—real name Elizabeth Barton—out and about around down. However, few people know her as intimately well as I do. We’ve been friends and coworkers for the last five…
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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 →: The Complex Conception of Calico JackCalico Jack. That name surely evokes vivid memories of watching his movies or TV shows as a kid. Maybe you had parents who loved you and took you to Eisleyworld to meet the 6-foot tall dead-eyed mascot suit version of everyone’s favorite “swashbuckaneer.” At this point, he’s become a cultural…
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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…







