GREETINGS FROM GUANGZHOU
By Kristan Hoffman & Family Ni hao! That means “hello,” from southeast China! On August 1, our little family of four relocated from Ohio all the way across […]
Columns
A Studio of My Own
Hello, I’m Mei Hoffman, whom you might know as the co-owner of this newspaper. Did you also know that I am a painter? At the beginning of this […]
Women’s History Month Honoree: Celebrating Clara Barton
Final of a Series By Allan Jamail March 26, 2024 ~ Women’s History Month is from March 1st thru March 31st. ~ Clara Barton deserves recognition for her […]
WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH HONOREE: CELEBRATING AMELIA EARHART
3RD OF A SERIES… By Allan Jamail March 18, 2024 ~ Women’s History Month is from March1st. thru March 31st. ~ One of my favorite women in history […]
KIDS KORNER: The New Generation
By Iris Butler A note from Kristan Hoffman, daughter of publisher Gilbert Hoffman: 30 years ago, before the digital age had fully taken hold, and this newspaper was […]
Women’s History Month Honoree: Celebrating Marilyn Monroe
2nd of a series… By Allan Jamail March 13, 2024 ~ Women’s History Month is from March 1st. through March 31st. Marilyn Monroe deserves this week’s recognition for […]
BLACK HISTORY MONTH Honoree: Bill “Bojangles” Robinson
By Allan Jamail February 27, 2024 ~ North Channel Star’s writer Allan Jamail selected Bill “Bojangles” Robinson, a famous Black tap dancer, as the NC Star finalizes their […]
BLACK HISTORY MONTH Honoree: Maya Angelou
3rd of a series… By Allan Jamail North Channel Star freelance writer Allan Jamail said, “I’ve chosen Maya Angelou for my third week’s recognition of 2024 Black History […]
BLACK HISTORY MONTH Honoree: Edward Carter Jr.
2nd of a series… By Allan Jamail February, 14, 2024 ~ When the Civil War ended, 21 African American soldiers wore the Medal of Honor. Blacks have earned […]
BLACK HISTORY MONTH Honoree: Halle Berry
One of a series… By Allan Jamail February 1, 2024 to March 1, 2024 – People in the United States celebrate the achievements and history of African Americas […]
The Great Hot Dog Chili Taste-Off
It’s the time of year when Chili tastes especially good. A warm, tangy bowl heats the body and warms the soul. Appropriately, the local Highlands Rotary Club holds […]