West Jefferson Welcomes Officer Skylar Smith During Swearing-In Ceremony
By Ciera N. BierbaughMadison MessengerThe West Jefferson Police Department officially welcomed Officer Skylar Smith during a special swearing-in ceremony held before village council members, family, friends, and fellow officers.Officer Smith was formally sworn in by…
Black History Month: Henry Comer on Leadership, Education, and Building Community in Madison County
By Ciera BierbaughMadison MessengerFor Henry Comer, Black History Month is not about spotlight — it is about family, community, and the results of hard work building something that lasts.“It means that people care,” Comer said.…
London Swimmers make waves at sectionals
Lady Aqua Raider, Riley Meyers, at CBC Championships. Photo by Holly McKellop of HM Photography. By Ashlee AnayaFriday, February 13th and Saturday, February 14th, London swimmers made their way to two Columbus area locations for…
The origins of Groundhog Day
Metro CreativeGroundhog Day is a lighthearted tradition that millions of people enjoy each February, and the custom may have much older roots than celebrants realize. The American Folklife Center & Veterans History Project notes that…