13th September 2016

Paranormal cops bust bumps in the night

Blackness conceals the two men. Crouched in a corner, they linger in the attic, listening to discern late-night reverberations from other-worldly echoes.A creak slashes the silence. An eerie hush descends...

13th September 2016

Artist paints through cancer, death and depression

Larry Ledford hurt. His shoulder pained him with every move.The baseball player had damaged his rotator cuff before, so he thought nothing of going to the doctor for a “quick...

13th September 2016

Third time's a charm

When Henry Mahlman said, "I do," he meant it with all his heart —all three times.He can remember the words just fine. After all, there are only two of them....

13th September 2016

Semper Fi: Marine couple promises to remain always faithful in face of Alzheimer's

Some days her eyes are blank, and the light of recognition is faded and dim.But mention one word, and they snap to life with ferocious pride.“Oh yes,” she says, her...

13th September 2016

Teen dirties hands, lands in spotlight

The engine sputtered and spit, and for one promising moment, it even grumbled and growled before fading into a wheezing noise that marked its death. Sitting atop the tractor, a soot-covered...

13th September 2016

Perfect student has his ACT together

Michael Hafeman is propitious.This means he is:A) Worthy of reverenceB) Discerning, sound in judgmentC) Full of promise, fortunateD) All of the aboveOK, students, before you answer this question, consider this...

13th September 2016

Easter bunny or Energizer bunny?: Senior citizen bring holiday cheer

Most days Leona Gordon poses before the mirror, deep in debate with herself.Fire engine red? Or perhaps the more mellow mauve?Only one week a year can the 84-year-old gussy up...

13th September 2016

Following in Daddy's flower-lined footsteps

Deer were here, nibbling on the lilies, hitting up the hydrangeas and binging on the blueberries, only to leave a bare bush behind.Few wonder why the bold creatures ventured onto...

13th September 2016

Man finds inspiration in his abuse

The model car lay shattered on the basement floor, its pieces scattered in every direction.For weeks, a young Tod Peavy had tinkered and toiled and thought of nothing but this...

The Telegraph Herald • 1st January 2009

Through Trevor's eyes

A long-term look at a child losing his vision...