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by Christopher Hodapp I had fervently hoped to attend the Scottish Rite NMJ's Supreme Council meeting in Louisville this week, for several reasons. I had it on my calendar for a year. We'd made the plans months ago. But my last-minute leg injury prevented us going, along with other events...

by Christopher Hodapp The Masonic Center in Chattanooga, Tennessee was vandalized at some point this weekend. I've received few details as of Monday afternoon, but the building was apparently broken into, damaged caused, and a fire was set. The center is shared by Temple Lodge 430...

by Christopher Hodapp I'm tardy in thanking the Brethren of Lexington Lodge 1 in Kentucky, the William O. Ware Lodge of Research, and the members of the Rubicon Masonic Society for hosting such a fantastic event last weekend. Friday night was the Society's 11th annual Festive Board at the...

by Christopher Hodapp As I reported last week, I managed to fall and break a bone in my ankle ten days ago. No great story to regale you with — no spectacular bar fight, no mishap on my tricky ascent up the north face of Mount Schmatterhorn, no I wasn't worked over by a gang of pirates or...

by Christopher Hodapp This just in from Louisville, Kentucky: The Supreme Council of the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite Northern Masonic Jurisdiction has just installed Illustrious Walter F. Wheeler as its new Sovereign Grand Commander. This post will be updated. Continue reading...

by Christopher Hodapp The July 2023 issue of Indianapolis Monthly Magazine featured a unique artifact from the Masonic Library & Museum of Indiana in Indianapolis: 'Bucky,' our very own fraternal mechanical goat. (Click the image to enlarge) This local guide magazine features news...

(Patrick T. Fallon/AFP via Getty Images) by Christopher Hodapp The Masonic Service Association of North America has officially issued a Disaster Relief Appeal for the wildfire devastation on the Hawaiian island of Maui, on behalf of the Grand Lodge of Hawaii: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August...

by Christopher Hodapp I've been contacted by brethren from two Indiana lodges in need of some specialized items. If you're able to help with either of these requests, contact me directly ay hodapp@aol.com and I'll connect you with the appropriate brothers: Fraternal Lodge Room Furniture Needed...

MW Glen A. Chaney, Grand Master of the Grand Lodge AF&AM of Oklahoma by Christopher Hodapp MW Glen A. Chaney, Grand Master of the Grand Lodge AF&AM of Oklahoma, has issued a letter of warning to his jurisdictions' lodges concerning recent threats, acts of vandalism, and violence against...

by Christopher Hodapp A new exhibition on Freemasonry and the Odd Fellows opened this evening at the Historic Arkansas Museum in Little Rock: "Mystery and Benevolence: Masonic and Odd Fellows Folk Art from the Kendra and Allan Daniel Gift to the American Folk Art Museum." The exhibit is on...

(AP photo) by Christopher Hodapp Wildfires fed by hurricane winds have destroyed a substantial portion of the Hawaiian island of Maui this week. Fires broke out three days ago, partially the result of the annual summer drought combined with high winds from Hurricane Dora, which passed 500...

by Christopher Hodapp Back in June, MW George Hamilton, Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts AF&AM, issued a warning about the recruiting activities of a lodge claiming to be part of a bogus organization calling itself 'The Grand Lodge of the USA.' According to the letter, this...

by Christopher Hodapp On Monday morning, fire severely damaged the Masonic hall of Bear Wallow/Cave City Lodge in Cave City, Kentucky. According to several local news sites, the local fire department received an alarm at 7:35 AM and arrived at the scene to find smoke and flames on the lower...

(Google Maps photo) by Christopher Hodapp As in so many American communities over the last several years, the number of shootings and gun-related deaths in and around Milwaukee, Wisconsin have risen dramatically over the last five years. All too often these cases involve young teenagers who...

by Christopher Hodapp It's one of those small-town traditions that casual passersby often notice, but likely never give a thought as to how they were put there or by whom: the main street through downtown lined with fluttering U.S. flags in honor of the 4th of July, Memorial Day, Veterans'...

by Christopher Hodapp I'd far rather be writing much more uplifting stories about the fraternity these days, but there's been another case of presumably anti-Masonic vandalism reported today. About a decade ago, the town of Naperville, Illinois began aggressively commissioning the creation...

by Christopher Hodapp The Scottish Rite Temple in El Paso, Texas is the latest victim of what appears to be yet another anti-Masonic attack. Just after midnight Monday morning, an arsonist broke into the building and was recorded on security cameras carrying two gasoline cans. According to a...

by Christopher Hodapp So very sad today. I just received word that my longtime friend and Brother Ed Sebring passed away Thursday morning, after suffering from Mantle Cell Lymphoma for many months. Many Indiana Knights Templar probably remember Ed best as the longtime editor of the Indiana...

by Christopher Hodapp In the wake of this month's killing of a Freemason in Texas and the bombing of a Masonic building in Greece, MW Steven C. Martin, Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Washington (state), has issued a warning letter, urging Masons to be vigilant when displaying their...

by Christopher Hodapp If anyone knows of a Masonic lodge that is closing or consolidating, an Indianapolis lodge that is soon relocating to a new building is in need of lodge furniture. According to one of their Past Masters who dropped by the Museum today, they are wanting to acquire an...