RAYMOND — Relatives of those buried in the New Pine Grove Cemetery were shocked when they showed up this spring to prepare headstones for the season and found flower urns and mementos that went untouched for decades had suddenly disappeared. “This year when I came down to put plants in […]
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Mount Prospect Veterans Place Close To 300 Flags At Graves
Mount Prospect American Legion Post 525 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1337 gathered Thursday, May 27 to place flags of honor and remembrance on the graves of local veterans. A rainy forecast did not discourage about 18 members of both posts who, along with some family members, assembled early […]
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JASE GRAVES: Elect to talk politics with the family | Columnists
I usually avoid discussing politics in my columns, mainly because I would rather not be disowned by family members, unfriended by friends, or doused with milkshakes and other beverages by complete strangers at the local Whataburger. This time, though, I just can’t help getting out my big ol’ stir-up-sumpin’ stick. […]
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With AGT behind her, Celina Graves focuses on future album, concert tour
On Sept. 16, Celina Graves’ journey on “America’s Got Talent” came to an end when she didn’t earn enough votes to reach the final round of the NBC television series last month. But there’s one thing the 31-year-old Escondido singer wants people to know about being eliminated from the show […]