Anyone passing The Journal-Register lately may have noticed our nicely-decorated front windows. Unfortunately, we here can’t take credit for a job well-done.

One of Medina’s own community members stepped forward and volunteered to give the office a makeover for the holiday season. He, his wife and daughter spent a long afternoon — dressed in Santa hats — hanging bulbs and fashioning Santa’s naughty and nice list.

Working at a newspaper I am forever bombarded with “bad” news because, well, bad news sells. The more sordid the better: from local problems to national conflicts. Just today an Ill. governor was arrested for trying to sell Barack Obama’s Senate seat.

It’s nice to see there are kind people still out there. I’d like to extend a very hearty “thank you!” to our team of elves. Make sure you check out the display windows when you pass by this Christmas season.