10 YEARS AGO

Dec. 23. 2015

Kent Richmond had a front-row seat Sunday at a court of honor ceremony at the Historical Elgin Hotel in which his great-grandson, Devin Soyez, was recognized as a new Eagle scout.

When Devin was asked who would receive a traditional mentor pen as the most influential person in his quest to become an Eagle scout, he didn’t name a scoutmaster or a fellow member of Lincolnville Troop 106; he chose Richmond.

Tom George, developer of Bown-Corby Apartments, is hoping to accept tenants by the second week of January — by Feb. 1 at the latest. Monthly rent will be between $300 for studio and $800 for two-bedroom apartments.

Jon and Suzanne Thole of Marion will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary Dec. 28.

Allison Basore of Centre won $100 in an essay contest sponsored by the Florence-Burns Masonic Lodge. Her essay will advance to state competition.