A New England Pastor, a Dutch Classicist and a Roman Stoic in One Book
Treasures From the Rare Book Room By Lucy Mookerjee Plenty of Norfolkians know a rare bird when they see…
Norfolk’s January 2017 Weather
Another Warm January By Russell Russ Just when it seemed that winter had us firmly in its grasp we…
Busy Hands, a Ball of Yarn, a Crackling Fire
If you see a small, fuel-efficient car in Norfolk with the bumper sticker “Knit Happens,” that’s likely to be Ruth…
Marchh, Persephone Returns
After spending the past four months searching for her missing daughter, Demeter (a.k.a. Mother Nature) will finally be reunited with…
Engagement Announced
Judy and Ken Ludwig would like to announce the engagement of their youngest son, Matthew Joseph Ludwig, to Lisa Marie…
Local Band Nominated for Music Award
“Basically we’re rock,” says Matt Papanek, “but we lean toward progressive rock.” His band, Black River Union, has just been…
Norfolk Official Receives New England Honor
Richard Byrne, Norfolk’s emergency management director, was nominated by the Northeast States Emergency Consortium for Emergency Manager of the Year…
Ask Mrs. Washington
Dear Mrs. Washington: I have been living in my house near Norfolk’s downtown for over 10 years. My wife and…
Battell Chapel Window Gets a Makeover
This autumn, the tall, stained glass window in the center of Battell Chapel’s altar wall was removed and shipped to…