CONWAY — For those of the Christian faith, the Easter Lenten season, which normally is a hopeful season that coincides with the usually joyful arrival of spring, has an added edge this year.
Easter is set to arrive April 12 and Passover for those of the Jewish faith is set to begin April 8.
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