Diamond to host holiday lighting ceremony

   It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and to celebrate the holiday season the village of Diamond has announced it will host its first annual holiday lighting ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 1.
    The event will get underway at 5 p.m. with the lighting ceremony followed by musical selections performed by Coal City High School’s Footnotes show choir. Santa and Mrs. Claus are slated to arrive from the North Pole to meet with children between 5:30 and 7 p.m. Parents/guardians can bring cameras to capture the moment.
    Hot cocoa, cider, cookies and other tasty treats will be provided.
    The holiday event will be held at the Diamond Village Hall, 1750 E. Division St.