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DADDY-DAUGHTER DANCE- Hamilton girls and their dads enjoyed the Daddy-Daughter Dance last Thursday at St. John Lutheran Church. Photos by Tracy Cox and Kym Jeschke

Jake and Kesha Merchant are proud to announce the birth of their son, Jexyn Knox Merchant.

Not many businesses have been launched because of two standard-sized poodles, but for local pet treat baker Melody Barclay that’s exactly what happened.

BRETT ARNOLD Pre-K, Raibourn

HAMILTON CHAMBER HONORS- At its annual awards banquet Monday evening at Circle T Resort, Hamilton Chamber of Commerce recognized, above, Bob Self, American Legion Cunningham Post, Volunteer of the Year, presented by Candace Stroud; BreAnna Bullard, Companion In-Home Health Care, Business of the Year, presented by Carrie Pratt; and Billy Lawson, Agriculturist of the Year. At left, from top, Debbie Stevens, Storm’s, Best Customer Service; Melanie Ceresini, Focused Care, Employee of the Year; Melanie Housden, Melanie J Financial, Employer of the Year, presented by Nancy Diaz; and Abbie Housden, Pecan Creek Outfitters, Businessperson of the Year. Dr. Randy Lee, Chief of Staff at Hamilton Healthcare System, was named Citizen of the Year, but was unable to attend the event. Entertainment was provided by Presley Haile and Nick Brumley. Staff Photos/Kym Jeschke

Robert Hasty and Alyssa Whaley of Bartonville, Texas are pleased to announce the arrival of their daughter, Levi Elizabeth, born on Dec. 22, 2021 at 8:56 a.m

Kyndall Ingram and Aaron Priest of Waco are excited to announce the arrival of their son, Brady James Priest on February 22, 2022.

WELCOME! - Pecan Creek Outfitters joins the Chamber of Commerce with a ribbon cutting ceremony Saturday, March 5. Kym Jeschke/Staff Photo