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In an exclusive excerpt from the new novel 'Hope House' by Joe Bond, see what Christmas is like at a treatment home for troubled teens.

Set in 1980s Kentucky, this striking debut novel is told from inside a treatment home for teens, where lost boys become more than their pasts and discover the transformative power of hope. A Cold Moun...

Set in 1980s Kentucky, this striking debut novel is told from inside a treatment home for teens, where lost boys become more than their pasts and discover the transformative power of hope. A Cold Moun...

QUINCY– Organizers of Hope House, 1603 Center Avenue, are now taking applications and interviewing potential residents. Hope House is designed to take in pregnant women who are at risk of homelessness...

Hope House brings faith-based approach to helping single mothers teetering towards homelessness QUINCY–The Quincy City Council took its third and final vote on Hope House, a non-profit housing program...

Chief Adam Yates says there were no homicides after license plate reader cameras were installed QUINCY–Police Chief Adam Yates can’t say for sure that license plate reader cameras are responsible for ...

QUINCY — Quincy City Council concurred with the Plan Commission’s recommendation to deny Hope House’s request for a Special Permit to allow the use of 2122 Jefferson Street as a maternity house for pr...

Set in 1980s Kentucky, this striking debut novel is told from inside a treatment home for teens, where lost boys become more than their pasts and discover the transformative power of hope. A Cold Moun...

Set in 1980s Kentucky, this striking debut novel is told from inside a treatment home for teens, where lost boys become more than their pasts and discover the transformative power of hope. A Cold Moun...

Set in 1980s Kentucky, this striking debut novel is told from inside a treatment home for teens, where lost boys become more than their pasts and discover the transformative power of hope.

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**FLOOD WARNING** at Ettrick Valley WARNING. Flooding is expected in Ettrick Valley. Act now. The Ettrick Water will continue to rise during Friday evening before slowly falling in the early hours of Saturday. There is a risk to low lying areas along the Ettrick Water including the B709, which is likely to be flooded in parts. The access to Thirlestane Gardens property may be cut off and there is a risk of flooding to Deephope and Hopehouse caravan parks.For Information: Scottish Borders Councils nearest Sandbag store is located at the Fire Station at Shawpark Crescent in Selkirk. Remain vigilant and remember, it is your responsibility to take actions which help protect yourself and your property. Advice and information is available on our website or by calling Floodline on 0345 988 1188. This FLOOD WARNING is now in force until further notice and was sent by email, SMS and/or phone, free of charge to registered Floodline customers. If you wish to register, view or amend any of your account details, or deregister, please visit myfloodline.sepa.scot or call Floodline, select option 2 for Scotland then option 3 to speak to an advisor. You can check the three day flood outlook on our Scottish flood forecast or follow our @SEPAFlood X channel. Your Floodline quick dial number for this area is 23416

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