For a town whose population is less than 400, Mentone has a tremendous number of visitors. The summer camps alone bring thousands of young people here to enjoy the natural beauty and to learn and grow. Many families end up coming » Read More
Our town is surrounded by some of the most beautiful scenery in the country. But the blessings don’t stop there. I’ve never seen a small community with so many people eager to give of their time to enrich the lives of » Read More
As I work on my column for the July issue of The Groundhog, the forecast shows a stretch of several dry days. We haven’t seen that in a while. I can’t remember a year when we’ve seen this much rain and » Read More
As June arrives, our town is preparing to welcome hundreds of visitors for the summer camp season. We look forward to seeing those who have been here before, and to greeting the many new faces who will experience our amazing natural » Read More
The Alabama Tourism Department has launched the “Year of Alabama Trails,” a two-year campaign to celebrate the many outdoor activities our state has to offer. We are particularly blessed in our corner of the state with an abundance of quality trails, » Read More
Last month, I wrote about the people who invest their time and energy into making Mentone a great place to call home. Visitors here quickly realize that beyond the beautiful natural resources of this region, it’s the people who truly make » Read More
Visitors to Mentone often remark on the friendliness of our town. The people here are warm and inviting, making travelers want to come back for a visit with their families to shop, enjoy our restaurants, and take in the many outdoor » Read More
We are one step closer to finishing our sidewalk project in Mentone. As I shared in the previous issue of The Groundhog, December 20 was the date set for opening bids for the sidewalk project’s next phase. The low bid was » Read More
The Town will open bids December 20 for the next phase of our sidewalk project. When complete, we will have a safe, accessible walking path from “downtown” to Moon Lake Library. This project will pick up where the first phase left » Read More
Thousands of people visited our town for the Mentone Fall Festival last month. The weather was perfect, and everyone seemed to have a great time. From the varied selection of artists to the food and live music, there was something for » Read More