Brittany Shank disappearance


Events scheduled to mark Shank disappearance, offer support 

Events scheduled to mark Shank disappearance, offer support 

Dennis Volkert Nov 28, 2025 2 min read

Events scheduled to mark Shank disappearance, offer support  On Sunday, Nov. 30, two events are scheduled to honor Brittany Wallace Shank, who went missing seven years ago.  Shank went missing around 9 p.m. Nov. 30, 2018, following a vehicle crash.…

By Mike Wilcox
Owner/Publisher

Every year, as the Christmas season draws near, I’m reminded just how generous our communities can be. For nearly two decades, Wilcox Newspapers has hosted what’s become one of my favorite traditions: our Annual Christmas Wish Program.

It started simply enough. We asked readers who were struggling to write in and tell us what would make their Christmas a little brighter. The idea was to connect local families in need with local people who wanted to help. Over the years, it’s grown into something truly special—and this year, we’re doing it again.