by Diana Cook

While the school year might be on the downhill slide, in reality schools are also starting the climb towards the next year of activities coming on in the fall. As part of that preparation, and to get kids engaged before they even arrive, each year the student leadership at John C. Birdlebough High School hosts a leadership retreat for eighth-graders from Emerson J. Dillon Middle School. Their goal is to advance their mission  and encourage new younger student

The 129th Phoenix Alumni Association Banquet will be held at the E.J. Dillon Middle School in Phoenix on the third Saturday of June - June 16.  From 5-6 p.m. there will be a “meet and greet” time.  

Welcome, pledge and introductions will begin at 6 p.m. with dinner at 6:30 p.m.  

All Phoenix alumni and their guests are invited to attend this annual event.

The honored classes, celebrating their 25th, 50th and 60th reunions, will be the classes

by Diana Cook

In the world of being a mayor, dealing with things like development, grants, personnel and infrastructure, most days are concentrated on more intense communication with adults. There are still, however, moments in the midst of daily business, which allow respite - a chance to just get out and ‘talk to the people’ or look around and engage in what it is that makes, defines and designs the community served. 

Mayor Tony Fratto has always made

by Diana Cook

Martin Luther King Jr. once said, “Everyone can be great because everyone can serve”.  It is that truth which students in Phoenix are encouraged to learn right from their earliest of days. Whether it’s a food drive at the elementary school inspired by insight into monthly character traits, or an option to dance the night away with local senior citizens, the opportunities for students continue on into the middle school and high school, extend

The Phoenix Food Pantry has announced that they will participate in the “Free Fruit and Vegetable Giveaway” beginning Thursday, May 17, and every third Thursday of each month.

Everyone who uses the Phoenix Area Food Pantry is eligible to receive the free fruits and vegetables. 

Those interested are asked to come between 9:30 a.m. and 11:45 a.m. for pick-up. 

Bring own bags to carry away fruits and vegetables, as the pantry cannot supply bags.