Don't Miss "Sugarcreek Amish Mysteries" Thrilling Season One Finale Tonight - Details Here:

What a wonderful first season it has been for "Sugarcreek Amish Mysteries," and tonight is the big season finale at 9pm/8c on UPtv!

We've enjoyed a delightful mix of suspenseful, yet lighthearted, family-friendly mysteries set in the charming Amish community of Sugarcreek, Ohio. (Thankfully, none involving murder!)

Throughout the season, we've come to know and love Cheryl (played by Galadriel Stineman), who has been managing her Aunt Mitzi's gift shop while her aunt is away serving on the mission field.

As Cheryl has settled into life in Sugarcreek, she's earned a reputation for helping others and solving mysteries alongside her friend, Naomi Miller (Denise Gossett), a local Amish woman.

Along the way, Cheryl has also developed a special connection with Naomi's son, Levi (Kevin Joy). Their growing friendship and attraction is challenging, though, since Levi is Amish and Cheryl is not.

One of the things I've especially appreciated about Cheryl is how important her Christian faith is to her. She attends church, seeks God's guidance, and genuinely desires to follow His plan for her life. But where is God leading her? Is Sugarcreek where she truly belongs?

That question may be answered in the season finale!

Episode details via UPtv:

Season 1, Episode 8 -

WHEN THERE'S A WILL - A missing deed, county corruption, and a race against time threaten Levi’s land and future.

FINALE THOUGHTS:

Can Cheryl help Levi and his family track down his uncle's missing will before the family land is sold to someone else?

No spoilers here, but I have to say this was such a fun and exciting mystery to unravel! The clues, twists, and race against time made for an engaging puzzle, while Cheryl's ongoing car troubles added some great humor and lighthearted moments along the way.

And then there's Cheryl and Levi. It's clear these two care deeply about each other, but what does the future hold for them?

The cast is already filming Season 2 on location in Sugarcreek, Ohio... so there are likely more mysteries... and hopefully, more Cheryl and Levi moments ahead, too!

WHERE TO WATCH:

Have you missed any episodes of Sugarcreek Amish Mysteries? You can stream the complete first season on UP Faith & Family. Click here for details!

Happy sleuthing in Sugarcreek!

Net

🌟 The *IT'S A WONDERFUL MOVIE AWARDS* are HERE - VOTE TODAY for YOUR FAVORITE TV MOVIES 🌟 See Here:

🎬 It’s a Wonderful Movie 🎬

Proudly Presents...

🏆 The Annual TV Movie Awards! 🏆

It's that exciting time of year again! Welcome to the 16th Annual It's a Wonderful Movie Awards, where you get to celebrate and vote for your favorite TV movies of 2025!

Voting will take place throughout June and July in four categories:

✨ Romantic-Comedy
🔎 Mystery
💖 Faith/Inspirational Film
🎄 Christmas Movie

We're kicking things off with the Romantic-Comedy category!

Scroll down to browse this year's nominees, featured with their official movie posters and listed in alphabetical order. When you've picked your favorites, click the VOTE button at the bottom of the poll to make your selections count!

You may vote for as many movies as you'd like, but please remember: one voting submission per person.

If you have any questions, feel free to leave a comment below. I'm always happy to help!

Now, let the celebration begin, and may the best movies win! 🌟

🎉 HAPPY VOTING! 🎉

(Scroll below the movie posters to cast your vote!)

Poll Maker

🌟 THANK YOU FOR VOTING! 🌟

I'm grateful for your participation. Please feel free to share this poll with others. Voting for this category begins on Monday, June 8th, and will end on Monday, June 15th.

Stay tuned for the next poll -- *Favorite Mystery*!

Blessings to you all,

Net

☀️ Summer Nights Begin! Nikki DeLoach's New Hallmark Channel Romance "The Greek Aisle" & a Stormy "County Rescue" Finale

Happy first weekend of June, everyone!

It's time to dive into the first Summer Nights movie premiere on the Hallmark Channel, a destination movie starring Nikki DeLoach!

And County Rescue ends season 3 with a medical emergency that hits close to home, tough decisions, and a stormy night for our rescuers that brings everyone together. (See my review below!)

Keep scrolling for more details...


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Friday, June 5, 2026:

Friday Night

Christmas Classics

Catch Nikki DeLoach in two classic Christmas movies Friday night - leading up to her new movie premiere on Saturday!

Friday, June 5, 2026:

I'm Glad It's Christmas ... Great American Family ... 4pm
Christmas on Windmill Way ... Great American Family ... 6pm
Angels and Ornaments ... Hallmark Family ... 6pm
Five More Minutes ... Hallmark Channel ... 6pm
A Christmas Miracle for Daisy ... Great American Family ... 8pm
Our Holiday Story ... Hallmark Channel ... 8pm
A Rose for Christmas ... Hallmark Family ... 8pm
A Dash of Christmas ... Great American Family ... 10pm
Christmas on Windmill Way ... Great American Family ... 12am
A Christmas Miracle for Daisy ... Great American Family ... 2am
A Dash of Christmas ... Great American Family ... 4am


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Saturday, June 6, 2026:

The Greek Aisle

Storyline: When Georgia travels to the Greek island of Corfu to finalize an inheritance, she unexpectedly discovers that marrying her handsome co-inheritor is the only way to meet the requirements.

The Greek Aisle

Premieres Saturday, June 6, 2026

at 8pm/7c on the Hallmark Channel

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Sunday, June 7, 2026:

County Rescue

Season 3 Finale

Episode 6 - The Weight We Carry:
A seemingly simple call exposes dangerous unknowns, pushing the team to rethink judgment, communication, and responsibility.

County Rescue

Season 3 Finale

Premieres Sunday, June 7, 2026

at 8pm/7c on Great American Family

County Rescue Review:

I watched the finale of County Rescue yesterday (Thursday) on Pure Flix, and it was every bit as deep and emotional as the episodes leading up to it. One of the things I continue to appreciate most about this series is the strong faith element, including the meaningful scriptures woven throughout every episode. I also enjoyed seeing the friendships among the rescue team continue to grow and strengthen.

The storm added some tension and drama to the episode, drawing everyone together for a meaningful conversation. One of my disappointments is that we don't always get to see how every emergency call ultimately turns out. I don't need to see every detail, but it would be nice to get a little more closure and know how some of the patients are doing when they're taken to the hospital.

In this episode in particular, Dani is out on a serious call and helping a woman, and then in the next scene or so - she's back at the station like nothing happened. So, we have no clue what really happened.

Overall, though, it was a heartfelt episode. While there are uplifting moments, there are also scenes that are reflective and quite emotional. If you're walking through the grief of losing a loved one, this episode, and the series as a whole, may offer some comfort, encouragement, and hope for your healing journey.

The end felt as if they are leaving the door open for another season, but we'll see. ~Net


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Have a great weekend, everyone!

Hope you are looking forward to the new Summer Nights movie! I'm hearing it's a great mix of romance and comedy. I'm getting the feel that it may be (in the comedic sense) a lot like Missing the Boat or Lost in Paradise. Anyway, that's my hope!

In case you missed it, you can see my review of County Rescue above.

Have a Blessed Weekend,

Net

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SHINING HIS LIGHT:

"From the rising of the sun 

to the place where it sets, 

the name of the Lord is to be praised."

Psalm 113:3

🎄Great American Media Announces Two Signature Holiday Celebrations - Great American Christmas in July on Great American Family and Miracles of Christmas (NEW) on Great American Faith & Living

Great American Media released even more wonderful news for Christmas in July! In addition to Great American Christmas in July on Great American Family and GFAM+ beginning June 26th, they are also celebrating the Miracles of Christmas this year for the very first time on Great American Faith & Living - beginning June 25th!

Also, some delightful new images were released for the premiere of the new movie, "The Trouble with Mistletoe"!

See more details below...


Great American Christmas in July on Great American Family:

The Trouble with Mistletoe

 
Premiere Date: July 11, 2026

Network: Great American Family

Starring: Jillian Murray and Brett Varvel

Storyline: Set in the charming town of Brookhollow, The Trouble with Mistletoe follows an ambitious acquisitions executive (Murray) who returns home for Christmas and unexpectedly reconnects with the former fiancé (Varvel) she left behind. As the traditions of her hometown rekindle old memories – and unfinished feelings – she begins to wonder if the life she walked away from may be the one she was always meant to embrace.

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Miracles of Christmas on Great American Faith & Living:

Classic Christmas Movies on Great American Faith & Living

Beginning June 25th

Details via Great American Media press release: Miracles of Christmas is a new seasonal programming event centered on faith, family, and purposeful living – an event devoted to stories filled with faith, hope, and the spirit of Christmas.

Headlining the inaugural presentation of Miracles of Christmas is a specially curated collection of uplifting original movies designed to inspire, encourage, and connect audiences through love and redemption. Featuring favorites including, A Christmas Prayer, Timeless Tidings of Joy, Christmas In Midnight Clear, A Christmas…Present, and more, the 24/7 event showcases some of the most heartfelt and meaningful holiday storytelling from the Great American library.

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Happy Christmas 

in June & July, everyone!

Net🎄

images credit: Great American Media

From Book-to-Screen: "Dancing by the Moonlight" is Coming to TV

 ( image credit: Author Angie Ellington ) 

Exciting news for book lovers and movie fans! Another story is making the journey from page to screen! Author Angie Ellington recently shared the news that her novel, Dancing By the Moonlight, will be adapted into a TV movie and streaming feature.

It hasn't been revealed, yet, which network has acquired rights to this book; however, another of Angie's books, Autumn at Apple Hill, was made into a Hallmark Channel Original Movie in the Fall of 2024.

Angie Ellington shared this news with great enthusiasm with her followers:
"Over the moon 🌙 to be given permission to share that…𝘿𝘼𝙉𝘾𝙄𝙉𝙂 𝘽𝙔 𝙏𝙃𝙀 𝙈𝙊𝙊𝙉𝙇𝙄𝙂𝙃𝙏 💃📚is officially in development for a movie, & hoping to air 𝒏𝒆𝒙𝒕 𝒔𝒖𝒎𝒎𝒆𝒓! That’s all I can say, but thrilled to be able to share the book! I hope you’ll join my excitement & read or listen to Olivia & Brady’s story (there’s a second book in the duology to continue the story also set at Christmas—that book isn’t in development-at least not now). So pumped!!!"

As we await more news on this movie premiere, check out details for this story...

Storyline via Amazon:

"Olivia Shields is back in Carlisle Bay, Connecticut, after having traveled the world as a professional ballet dancer. Dancing was her life. Chasing performance dreams is all she's ever known or planned for. One summer she spent in Carlisle Bay before heading to Juilliard left her both heartbroken and more focused on her career than ever. A back injury has forced some changes. She'll take on a new role as the manager of her aunt's coastal boutique. After all, she's completely over the boy who broke her heart forever ago. Brady Carlisle has recently returned to Carlisle Bay; the hometown of his family's namesake. He's spent the last decade in California, designing and patenting surfboards. Becoming his own man without relying on the Carlisle name is all he's ever wanted. Just as life seems to be getting on track, the boutique could be lost. The Shields women have got a few storms to weather. They aren't the only ones. The Carlisle family has held on to secrets for over a decade. Thankfully, these two former summer sweethearts have the kind of friends who make life's damaged surfaces less difficult to repair with wit and humor. Recapturing a summer love swept out at sea thirteen years earlier can be as rough as a stormy sea. Will secrets and heartache of the past keep them apart? Life may not always be smooth sailing along the shores of Carlisle Bay, and fireworks are sure to be found."

The storyline above is based on the Dancing By the Moonlight book. Some details may be slightly changed as the story is adapted for film.

Note: I haven't personally read this book, but if you have, please share a review in comments below.

You can also read many reviews at Amazon - click here.

Stay tuned for future updates!

Happy Movie-Watching!

Net