Story Round-Up: Features in The Herald-News, March 8 through March 20

Good morning, readers, writers, and BryonySeries fans! :)

On Friday, I started to post this list of stories from the last couple weeks and then the day turned upside down and continued into Saturday.

I then spent the rest of the weekend catching up on life stuff and working on a couple of novels (one of which, ironically, has elements of quarantine, but I'd started it months for the pandemic, so here we are).

The blog has been all but abandoned in the madness of the last couple weeks, so I was more than pleasantly surprised to see the number of readers who've popped in anyway.

In addition to useful information about the coronavirus, these stories include some inspiration - and a glimpse of life that's disappeared in the last couple of weeks.

Be safe, be well, be full of joy and hope.

Non-bylined features:

Monday through Saturday I assembled my non-bylined works into one convenient file and posting them on Facebook in the evening, so readers can easily choose the ones they want to read.

Or search by topic (people, pets, A&E, faith, health, and food) at theherald-news.com.

Social media:

Daily updates: I do post the briefs and calendars on Twitter during the week, so you're welcome to follow me at @Denise_Unland61.

BryonySeries stuff: I post curated content relating to the BryonySeries at @BryonySeries. And assorted related content at www.facebook.com/BryonySeries. And of course, please follow the adventures of Bertrand the Mouse on Instagram at bertrand_bryonyseries.

If you're a writer anywhere in the world, you're welcome to join WriteOn Joliet's Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/groups/writeonminooka/?ref=bookmarks. We're based in Joliet, Illinois, but we love to meet and interact with writers outside our area, too.

Upcoming events:

Once Timothy Baran is done updating this page, these will listed here: https://www.bryonyseries.com/fetes-and-feasts. 

Books and Such

Information on my books (including where to buy) along with upcoming events is at bryonyseries.com.

Questions?

Email me at bryonyseries@gmail.com.

Thank you for reading The Herald-News. And for reading this blog. And if you've read (or plan to read) any of my books. Your support is greatly appreciated.

Joliet teacher experienced racism - and has a solution

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/03/04/joliet-teacher-experienced-racism-and-has-a-solution/de1cgml/


Tips for preserving financial  during the coronavirus

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/03/12/tips-for-preserving-financial-health-during-the-coronavirus/a2zpxtl/


An Extraordinary Life: Gae Luchowski was a trailblazer for women in law enforcement in Will County

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/02/25/an-extraordinary-life-gae-luchowski-was-a-trailblazer-for-women-in-law-enforcement-in-will-county/dyxvjj9/


Joliet Junior College alumna experienced racism because of the coronavirus

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/03/16/joliet-junior-college-alumna-experience-racism-because-of-the-coronavirus/ahwnk2v/


Not all Joliet area churches closed this past Sunday
Some Eastern Rite churches offered Communion, too

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/03/16/not-all-joliet-area-churches-closed-this-past-sunday/ahk9ynf/


Plainfield church to offer drive-thru prayer

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/03/16/plainfield-church-to-offer-drive-thru-prayer/aohb97r/


Joliet shelters still open during pandemic

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/03/17/joliet-shelters-still-open-during-pandemic/atwsf1k/


Food bank meeting increased need in Will, Grundy counties
Find out where to get food, how to help distribute food

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/03/17/food-bank-meeting-increased-need-in-will-grundy-counties/apth1sc/


Plainfield restaurant gives free food to kids
Other resources in the community, too

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/03/17/plainfield-restaurant-gives-free-food-to-kids/ahjj90s/


Embers Tap House in Lockport adds home-style choices to menu, accepts cash

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/03/18/embers-tap-house-in-lockport-adds-home-style-choices-to-menu-accepts-cash/dgrz1g2/


It's that time of year again
The reason behind Daylight Saving Time

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/03/05/its-that-time-of-year-ago/dh6nc3c/


She plays with fire where few see her
Minooka native training in underwater welding 

https://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2020/02/26/8ab9c07560b34ec1a2f3b82a84c5c0b9/index.xml?page=1


'He was an all-around great guy'
Elwood resident was the go-to man for car knowledge

https://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2020/03/03/956270c6357847a8986759da5457ab74/index.xml?page=1


The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak may impact pets

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/03/04/the-coronavirus-disease-covid-19-outbreak-may-impact-pets/d2aqk6x/


Culinary event for Joliet organization celebrated 25th anniversary

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/03/02/culinary-event-for-joliet-organization-celebrated-25th-anniversary/do6remw/


Try the ‘Irish Spring’ cocktail for St. Patrick’s Day

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/03/11/try-the-irish-spring-cocktail-for-st-patricks-day/a45ex7c/


LocalLit essay by Plainfield East High School student Nolan Hull
'Our American Heritage and Our Responsibility for Preserving It' 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/03/02/locallit-essay-by-plainfield-east-high-school-student-nolan-hull/adj9hss/


When children grieve a pregnancy loss 
Joliet-area parents share their experiences

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/03/05/when-children-grieve-a-pregnancy-loss/ddptj09/


Event cancellations raise anxiety among Joliet-area freelancers

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/03/19/event-cancellations-raise-anxiety-among-joliet-area-freelancers/dvwszc7/


Troy, Joliet teachers keeping students connected to literacy during COVID-19

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/03/17/troy-joliet-teachers-keeping-students-connected-to-literacy-during-covid-19/almveva/


LocalLit book spotlight: 'Miracle of an Ordinary Guy' by Michael Altenhoff of Plainfield
inspirational #Cancer 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/03/19/locallit-book-spotlight-miracle-of-an-ordinary-guy-by-michael-altenhoff-of-plainfield/ayg4zt8/