This week in the Digital Edition - celebrate the Christmas countdown with the 12 Days of Christmas Cookies (and other mouthwatering treats); learn about the medical cannabis oil bill "Haleigh's Hope Act," offering relief for children with seizures; an overdue Purple Heart is awarded to veteran and surgical nurse Maj. Patty Justice; Hometown Holidays Parade and Tree Lighting Celebrations (rain and all); Salem HIgh's girls and boys basketball stay strong