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Volunteers prepare food at Father's Table Food Pantry. Courtesy | El Bethel Pentecostal Church
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Local food pantries see ‘unusually high numbers’ as COVID-19 federal aid, stimulus checks run out

More people are seeking help from local food centers, according to the directors of two pantries. “So far as our lunch programs have gone, we have seen a steady increase in lunches since June,” said Kathy Stump, office manager at the Hillsdale Salvation Army.  Stump said continued shutdowns due to COVID-19, a disrupted food chain,...

Changing hearts saves babies
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Changing hearts saves babies

On the first Sunday of every October, Americans who believe in the intrinsic value of life line the streets near local abortion clinics in more than 2,000 cities.  Participants are silent, praying quietly for anywhere between an hour and 90 minutes. They hold signs with messages like: “Abortion Kills Children” and “Pray to End Abortion”...

Students sell homemade goods at Maker’s Market
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Students sell homemade goods at Maker’s Market

What was once the Quad temporarily became a market square full of booths, treats, and crafts for all to purchase last weekend. On Saturday, Oct. 2 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., the Student Activities Board hosted their third annual craft and goods fair, Maker’s Market.  Nineteen vendors set up their stands on the Quad...