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1st Place; Molly Thomas, 9

1st Place; Molly Thomas, 9

The Falmouth Outlook’s Christmas Coloring Contest Winners

The Falmouth Outlook held a coloring contest during the month of December so children could enter and win prizes for first, second and third places. We were excited about the number of entries we had and the fun everyone reportedly had.

LIFE IN THE COLE BIN

By Burton W. Cole, Columnist The thermometer outside our frosted kitchen window curled into a shivering ball. I smiled. “It's time.” A walking bundle of laundry trundled into the kitchen.

LIFE IN THE COLE BIN

By Burton W. Cole, Columnist Every Jan. 1, we resolve to lose 20 pounds by next Christmas. (I have only 30 pounds to go). So what do we do on Dec. 31? We mash into our mouths all the stuff we’re swearing to never again to put into our newly sleek and sexy bodies.

New Year’s Resolutions for Seniors

Resolutions can be made at any age. Seniors who may feel that they are past the point in life where trying something new or setting goals is relevant to them can reconsider, as it’s never too late in life to have aspirations big or small.

LIFE IN THE COLE BIN

By Burton W. Cole Is there anything as senseless as sensible eating? As a bachelor, I prepared my own nutritious suppers (that's known as dinner to you city folk. I grew up eating dinner at noon. Lunch was what you packed for picnics.
By Burton W. Cole, Columnist

By Burton W. Cole, Columnist

LIFE IN THE COLE BIN

By Burton W. Cole, Columnist It's the most annoying time of the year. With kids jingle-belling and everyone telling you, “Eat another one. It's Christmas!” Yes, it's beginning to look a lot like Christmas parties.
Bobbie Jo Cratchit, (with her children, Jane and Tim, by her side)  builds the courage to sing “God Bless Us Every One” for the Marley County talent contest on live radio.  Pictured from left: Jane Cratchit, played by Willow Williams, Bobbie Jo Cratchit, played by Bethany Beckett English, and Tim Cratchit, played by Carson Kelsch.

Bobbie Jo Cratchit, (with her children, Jane and Tim, by her side) builds the courage to sing “God Bless Us Every One” for the Marley County talent contest on live radio. Pictured from left: Jane Cratchit, played by Willow Williams, Bobbie Jo Cratchit, played by Bethany Beckett English, and Tim Cratchit, played by Carson Kelsch.

KRT presents A Christmas Carol with a Country Spin!

By: Brett Price Kincaid Regional Theatre is back this holiday season with A COUNTRY CHRISTMAS CAROL. The production had its opening night on Friday, December 9, 2022. Audiences were treated to a retelling of Ebenezer Scrooge’s tale, but in the setting of a 1950s, small American town.
November 22, 2022

November 22, 2022

Looking Back

25 Years Ago - November 25, 1997 At the Nov. 17 special session for Falmouth City Council, the second reading of the ordinance for hiring a city administrator was read. Steve Hasson was chosen by council to fill the position of administrator.
By Burton W. Cole, Columnist

By Burton W. Cole, Columnist

LIFE IN THE COLE BIN

By Burton W. Cole, Columnist In the 40-some years since I escaped school, no one ever has asked for my permanent record. Not once did a job interview end with, “Before we offer you the position, Mr. Cole, let’s take a peek at your permanent record. Mmmm. Wait, what?

Coralleen Rue Richards Karlin-Bennett, 74

Coralleen “Corky” Rue (Richards) Karlin-Bennett, 74, passed away at her home on August 17, 2022, in Farmington, NM surrounded by her dogs following a long battle with cancer. Corky was born in East Liverpool, Columbiana, OH on March 26, 1948.