Pet of the Week
Meet Sonny, who has been at the Floyd County Humane Society for 222 days. He is a genuine, loving, kind-hearted senior (about 10 years old), and he is looking for a family to adore.
Community
Features about community members and special happenings.
‘Floyd’s finest’ to head to Philly for 2026 Thanksgiving Day Parade
Members of The Pride of Floyd County Marching Band are headed to Philadelphia, Pa., next Thanksgiving to perform in the 2026 Dunkin’ Thanksgiving Day Parade, which will be broadcast live on Nov. 26. Floyd is the only school in the state this year to be selected to participate in the event.
Beyond the Tap: Floyd leaders meet to discuss future of PSA
No funding allocations were approved on Dec. 11, but members of each board agreed that they’d need to work together to secure a future for the locally operated PSA, which provides water to businesses and residences in town, and to County-run properties, including the Industrial Park.
Dances of Universal Peace: A Celebration of Light
“It’s an embodied peace practice,” said Rachel Theo-Maurelli, one of the three dancer teachers present. “The point is to create peace within that we can then share with the world."
Fragments from Floyd: 'Be It Ever So Jumbled'
Fred First is a published writer and former Floyd County resident who documented local happenings and musings on "Fragments from Floyd." He holds masters degrees in Vertebrate Zoology and physical therapy, and has been a biology teacher and physical therapist by profession.
Running on Floyd Time: A Tribute to Tom Ryan
“Floyd Time” has not only been a theme in Ryan’s designs, but the phrase also fits his self-effacing laid-back attitude. His longish hair and signature Hawaiian shirts belied his business savvy and his college degree.
Holiday market unites craft and community
Along with traditional Farmers Market offerings, the Holiday Market added carolers and a visit from Santa. Children were especially interested in the “Toy Giveaway” tables.