By Sandy Dickson
The Wednesday night of December 15, folks gathered at the Midwestern Regional Medical Center hospital to be witness to the annual tree-lighting ceremony to take place just outside the hospital’s main entrance. Officiating the event was President and CEO of MRMC Anne Meisner and Zion Mayor Lane Harrison, as well as the cancer [...]

By Sandy Dickson
Avery meaningful banquet took place Thursday, December 9 at the Zion-Benton Library to honor finalists in the second annual essay contest made available to the fifth grade students of all13 classes of the five Zion District (D6) elementary schools. Special music was presented by Nala and Alana Taylor.
Finalists were Jaddus Fernandez, Nyla Woods, [...]

By Sandy Dickson
Christmas is a joyous time as decorations glisten to mark the season, music rings through the air, gifts are prepared and received. Homes are often brimming with wonderful smells of delectables cooking and baking: taste bud favorites like hot ciders, Christmas cookies, fudges and candies.
Perhaps it’s because its one of the few times [...]

By Laura Remson
Would you want these houses as neighbors?

And probably the most astounding of them all, this incredible video shot in Pleasant Grove, Utah.

How do you like your Christmas lights? Multicolored or in a one color theme? Let us know on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/pages/ZBGUIDEcom/358059886663

By Laura Remson
One of the only things better than learning the history of Zion is learning the history while surrounded by beautiful seasonal decorations and the Christmas spirit.
Friday thru Sunday of this week and next week. The Shiloh House will be open from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. The best part? No admission charge!
Stop [...]

With respect to the upcoming Christmas Holiday we thought you might like to join our team in trying to help a child and their family during challenging time.
Carol Kalis is a long term employee who works at the Culver’s in Oak Creek. Carol’s granddaughter who will be 4 years old this Sunday has been [...]

By Laura Remson
This Thursday night is the Zion-Benton Township High School Winter Choral Concert. It’s going to be held at Zion’s Christ Community Church, located at 2500 Dowie Memorial Drive. The concert is going to be from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
For more information, visit the Zion Benton High School website or contact Ms. Belmont [...]

By Sandy Dickson
Twenty-one lucky Zion kids were given the opportunity for a treat Saturday Dec. 4, when they gathered at the Zion Police Station for their bus ride to Zion Walmart. They were escorted through the store by local members of Zion Police and Fire Departments as well as other designated adults and turned [...]

By Laura Remson
It looks like, in addition to the two craft fairs we told you about earlier this week, there are two more today, Saturday Dec. 4. With all of these opportunities to buy, you will surely be able to find the perfect gift for any of your loved ones.
The first is at Zion’s very [...]