Social media, once touted as the magically amazing way to connect everyone to everyone and usher in an age of blissful community, has turned out to be somewhat shy of the mark. For those who are frustrated with doomscrolling, partisan bots, scams and cyberbullies, a new book coming out this[Read More…]
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Commentary: CERT program adds new layer to community safety
In an emergency, there are often more people in need of help than first responders can get to quickly. In times of no emergency, there’s often need for people to help support public events like festivals or community clean-up days. That’s where CERT comes in. Homewood is in the process[Read More…]
03.24.2026 | What You Need To Know Today
Homewood Board of Trustees will meet at 7 p.m. in Village Hall, 2020 Chestnut Road. The agenda is available here. The livestream will be available here, meeting ID 980 4907 6232, passcode 830183. Highlights: Rising Readers. Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway, will host story time from 10:30 to 11 a.m. in Rauch Reading[Read More…]
Commentary: Tom Houlihan had ink in his veins, community in his heart
There’s an old saying to describe any dedicated newsman, passionate about the craft of journalism and obsessive about keeping his community informed. “He has ink in his veins.”It seems like a good characterization of Tom Houlihan, however cliché that might be to say.Tom died on Nov. 23. When I met[Read More…]


