The Mask Composed by Roger Fisher Several months ago health officials asked us to wear a mask Some gladly accepted then there were those balked […]
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The 1918 “Flu” Pandemic in Richardson County False reports and quarantine in Falls City
By Nikki McKim This article is the fourth in a series about the 1918 “flu” epidemic that killed millions worldwide. As the ‘flu’ swept through […]
High school sports back, but with some stipulations
By Brian McKim If you have already or plan to attend local high school sports this fall, things will look a little different from what […]
Several new cases of COVID confirmed in Richardson County in one week(UPDATED)
The Southeast District Health Department (SEDHD) had confirmed nine more cases of COVID-19 in Richardson County bringing the total to sixteen. This information was sent to […]
Southeast District Health Department recommends masking to curtail the transmission or contain coronavirus
Sheriff Hardesty, Chairman of the Board, called to order the Richardson County Board of Health meeting at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 15, 2020. […]
The 1918 “Flu” Pandemic in RC; The flu hits
By Nikki McKim This article is the third in a series about the 1918 “flu” epidemic that killed millions worldwide. The ‘flu’ was working its […]
The 1918 “Flu” Pandemic in Richardson County (Part Two)
By Nikki McKim This article is the second in a series about the 1918 “flu” epidemic that killed millions worldwide. This second article looks at […]
The 1918 “Flu” Pandemic in Richardson County
By Nikki McKim; Falls City Journal archive photo of John Morehead. This article is the first in a series about the 1918 “flu” epidemic that […]
Jenny Dunn named new principal at Falls City Sacred Heart
Falls City Sacred Heart Catholic School recently announced that Jenny Dunn has been hired as Principal beginning with the 2020-2021 school year. Fr. Lee Jirovsky […]
Former FC man involved in police shoot out
By Nikki McKim Charles J. Schweickert, 68, formerly of Falls City, was shot by Florida police last Monday, May 25, 2020, after firing a gun […]