Letters to the Editor
Seeking Pupin To the community of Norfolk, My name is Jelena Prodanović, and I am a mechatronics engineer from Serbia. Since my early childhood, Nikola Tesla and Michael Pupin have been more than scientists to me; they have been a lifelong inspiration. What started as a hobby—researching the history of science—has grown into a mission […]
Norfolk Then
Although there was no organized baseball for Norfolk youth until Little League arrived in 1952, town team baseball flourished during the first half of the 20th century. The first Norfolk town team dates back to the early 1900s and was comprised of adults who competed against teams from nearby towns. At that time the baseball […]
Historical Society Explores Norfolk’s Civil War Past
By Andra Moss Norfolk had already been a thriving town for over a century when President Abraham Lincoln issued the call on April 15, 1861, for 75,000 volunteer soldiers to defend the Union after the fall of Fort Sumter at the entrance of Charleston Harbor. The men of Norfolk responded—some immediately, others throughout the four […]
Community News
Friday Nights on the GreenNorfolk’s annual summer series on the village green begins this month. Enjoy popsicles and games on June 6, hosted by Botelle School PTO, with live music from local artist Andy Styles. On June 13, the Norfolk Library hosts the annual Pet Parade, with musical guest Julie Autumn Ford. Freund’s Farm Market […]
Sweets on the Green
A Decade of Decadent Desserts By Andra Moss How is your naughty versus nice rating? Those needing to influence Santa with an especially impressive treat should grab their stockings and head to the Norfolk Historical Society (NHS) for the 10th Annual Cake Auction on Saturday, Dec. 7. Now a Norfolk holiday tradition, the event was […]
Community News
Art Exhibit at the Hub—Sean SweeneyArtist Sean Sweeney will show his mixed media works at the Norfolk Hub gallery space from Nov. 3 to Dec. 18. “Echoes & Vibrations” uses paint, printmaking and collage to reflect energy interacting with nature. A reception will be held on Sunday, Nov. 3, from 3 to 5 p.m. Jessica […]
