Lifestyle

Here is a list of events coming up in Hancock County this weekend and beyond. If you know of an upcoming event that you’d like to see featured here, email [email protected].

There are two sounds that follow natural disasters. The first is an eerie, unnatural silence. No traffic, no car doors slamming, no children’s voices, dogs barking or birds chirping. Just a disquieting quiet.

My proofreader, Heidi, quit about a year ago. Just as well. I was going to dump her anyway. She kept correcting me. Who needs that? Then my wife, Mary Ellen, took over the job. That was an easy transition for her; she has been correcting me for 45 years. I could get a little huffy with Heidi if we differed on a grammatical point. I can’t react that way with my wife, who I now call my corrections officer.

The Daily Reporter will occasionally feature updates from local clubs and social circles. To share photos, news and announcements from your club, email [email protected].

Lawmakers seeking legislative interns

Maxwell Intermediate School fifth graders honored for being lifelong learners were, front row from left, Audra Speicher, Nalia Snyder, Harlan Eads and Scarlett Taylor; back row, Mia Martin, Finley Wagner, McKayla Byerley, Indi Ramey and Sophia Wood. (Photo altered by submitter to add student.)

Linda Hiday Brandes recently shared this photo, taken at a Mt. Vernon High School girls soccer game. The Daily Reporter frequently features photos of the local community, taken by members of our community. Take your best shot and email a picture to [email protected] with information about the photo.

Good things come to those who wait.

A candidate’s journey often begins with gathering signatures on a petition.

Services take place Sunday unless otherwise noted.