The cross, which has special significance during this holy season, has a Mahoning Valley connection in relation to the popular gospel hymn “The Old Rugged Cross.” ...

This week I pay homage to my grandfather. His birthday occurred during Lent. His favorite hymn was always “The Old Rugged Cross”. He was a regular church attendee, but when it was time to sing this ...

A few years ago, I was on a certain country road in the farmland outside of Albia, Iowa. A farmer friend of mine told me that Pastor George Bennard, the composer of the hymn “The Old Rugged ...

Multilingual singer-songwriter Janalynn Castelino revives a Lenten tradition with her moving rendition of the classic hymn THE OLD RUGGED CROSS, showcasing her vocal talent and spiritual depth.

A free a cappella hymn sing-along will take place at 3 p.m. Sunday, at the Historic Warrior Run Church, 41 Warrior Lane, Watsontown. Attendees will bring music once again to the church built in 1835.

The cross was placed here to remember and honor the author of the “Old Rugged Cross” song, the Rev. George Bennard, Methodist minister from Michigan.