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Colonial Williamsburg home may have housed 1st Christmas tree in America

Daily Press 25 Dec 2025
WILLIAMSBURG — The St. George Tucker House, an 18th century home in the heart of the city’s historic area, may be the site of where an endearing holiday tradition began ... (Charles Kimbrough Barlowe) ... Barlowe ... Wilford Kale, kalehouse@aol.com. .
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Kale on Books: Teddy Roosevelt, the Battle of Midway and stories about Christmas songs

Daily Press 24 Dec 2025
Fox television newsman Bret Baier has continued his magnificent American history series with the new biography, “To Rescue the American Spirit. Teddy Roosevelt and the Birth of a Superpower” (Mariner Books, 416 pgs., $32.99 hardback) ... She said ... N ... .
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18th-century holiday charm is focus of Colonial Williamsburg decorations

Daily Press 22 Dec 2025
(Wilford Kale/For The Virginia Gazette) ... (WIlford Kale/For The Virginia Gazette) ... (Wilford Kale/For The Virginia Gazette) Sam Ennis' wreath at the Charlton Kitchen won an amateur blue ribbon. (Wilford Kale/For The Virginia Gazette).
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Osky schools hires new finance director

The Oskaloosa Herald 19 Dec 2025
OSKALOOSA — The Oskaloosa Community School District has found its new finance director ... .
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Group lobbies for changes at Edmundson Golf Course

The Oskaloosa Herald 17 Dec 2025
OSKALOOSA — A group of golfers took their concerns about Edmundson Golf Course to the City Council Monday night ... .
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‘Still in the spirit to buy:’ Tariffs don’t keep the Christmas Mouse down during holidays

Daily Press 17 Dec 2025
“And if it’s more expensive than normal, they are still going to buy because a lot of things are more expensive these days.” ... (Wilford Kale/For The Virginia Gazette) ... (Wilford Kale/For The Virginia Gazette) ... Wilford Kale, kalehouse@aol.com. .
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Osky superintendent's license lapsed before extension

The Oskaloosa Herald 17 Dec 2025
OSKALOOSA — School Superintendent Mike Fisher's administrative license expired briefly at the end of November, prompting a hurried effort to renew it while the state works on issuing a new license ... .
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Who was that masked dog at the Oskaloosa Christmas parade?

The Oskaloosa Herald 13 Dec 2025
OSKALOOSA — Have you ever noticed that you don’t see City Manager Shawn Metcalf and Sparky, the Oskaloosa Fire Department mascot, together in a parade? ... .
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Wilford Henry Ball III

Richmond Times Dispatch 12 Dec 2025
Wilford "Bill" H. Ball III passed away peacefully on December 6, 2025. He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Jeri Ball; children, Kathryn Ball, Jason Ball (Kelli); and grandchildren, Michael Ball and Hannah Ball. He is preceded ....
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Kale on Books: Christmas-themed books offer different glimpses of the season

Daily Press 11 Dec 2025
Christmas is a holiday that lends itself to generous opportunities to enjoy various book genres. Whether it be children’s books, history, fiction, biography or even music, the stories of Christmas can be told in riveting ways that will engage readers.
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School board extends superintendent contract

The Oskaloosa Herald 10 Dec 2025
OSKALOOSA — The School Board unanimously approved a one-year extension to Superintendent Mike Fisher's contract Tuesday night ... .
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Old-fashioned tree lot brings back customers and memories

Daily Press 10 Dec 2025
to 7 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m ... (Wilford Kale/For The Virginia Gazette) The lot offers a far more personal experience than a visit to a big box or home improvement store ... (Wilford Kale/For The Virginia Gazette) ... Wilford Kale, kalehouse@aol.com .
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Rotary food baskets help feed hungry at holidays

The Oskaloosa Herald 10 Dec 2025
OSKALOOSA — Volunteers gathered at Central United Methodist Church before dawn Saturday, Dec. 6, to prepare food baskets for pickup ... .
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