These trees in bloom seem to be a sure sign that a change in seasons is near. Officially, the first day of spring will be Saturday. (HERALD photo/Ron Midkiff)
A firefighter works to keep flames from reaching a home in the Kentwood area during Monday afternoon’s grass fire that destroyed two homes, damaged another and threatened dozens of others. FEMA officials have announced the federal government will provide funds to help pay for the costs of fighting that fire, as well as the previous week’s fire in the Silver Heels area.(HERALD photo/Thomas Jenkins)