11/22/2025
Out in today’s Herald!
We are publishing a few days early this month due to the Thanksgiving holiday and to give our readers a chance to check out what our local advertisers have to offer for holiday shopping.
In this December holiday edition:
On our cover is Bob Madigan and his magical holiday train village that he keeps running all year long. His story is one of joy, kindness, and sharing.
You’ll meet people like Kelsey Stitt, who transformed unimaginable heartbreak after losing her husband in a tragic accident into a mission to lift others up; and Tiffany Holden, who finds comfort in the midst of personal medical challenges by supporting the children in her community through “Santa in the City.”
Over the past 12 months, we’ve looked back at two decades of Valley Voices Magazine. In revisiting the many stories shared along the way, one theme carries through: everyday people — friends, neighbors, and strangers alike — giving of themselves in whatever way they can. We hope these recollections have brought you comfort, nostalgia, and a reminder of the quiet goodness that surrounds us.
The greatest gift we can give each other is kindness. So this season, be grateful. Be giving. Be humble. And above all, be love. From our Valley Voices family to yours, may your holidays be filled with peace, warmth, and joy — however you celebrate. We are truly grateful to you - and for you.
