A warm new year greeting from the Danville Register & Bee accompanies news of an upcoming online puzzle add-on. Readers can look forward to expanded digital content and continued appreciation from their local newspaper.

As the calendar turns to January, an intriguing question surfaces: Is the start of a new year about setting a resolution or pursuing a deeper revelation? Steven Norris’s piece, published in the lifestyle section, reminds us that we are well into the new year and prompts readers to reflect on where they stand.

In her “Dear Annie” column, Annie Lane suggests that even one small, brave act can spark meaningful change. The new year is an opportunity to blend kindness and courage for a better future.

January’s Wolf Supermoon welcomes 2026 with a vivid celestial display, reaching peak illumination around 5 a.m. EST on a Saturday. Its larger-than-usual appearance is due to its close proximity to Earth, making this lunar event an especially bright start to the new year.