Dawn Krute
Dawn Arleen Krute (born Dawn Arleen Dague) passed away on May 8, 2026 at her home in Indianapolis. Dawn was born to Cathy and Joseph Dague on December 19th, 1966. You never had to wonder what was on Dawn’s mind. She spoke often, freely, and fearlessly. She made friends everywhere she went. Dawn adored working…
Read MoreButch Janusik
Kenneth “Butch” Janusik, 86 of Tuscola, IL passed away at 12:25 A.M. on Sunday, June 7,2026 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center. Funeral Services will be held at 2:30 P.M. on Wednesday, June 11, 2026 at the Tuscola United Methodist Church. Visitation will be one hour prior to the funeral at the church. Inurnment will…
Read MoreArthur seeks June 27 parade entries
Entries for Arthur’s 2026 Freedom Celebration Parade are being accepted. Individuals, organizations, churches, and businesses interested in participating in the parade should call Stephanie Wierman at 217-620-7460 to request a form. “Celebrating 250 Years…One Nation, One Community” is the theme for this year’s parade. Sponsored by Arthur Area Association of Commerce, the line-up for the parade…
Read MoreOfficial 2026 Arthur fireworks T-Shirts now available to support veterans
Arthur residents and visitors can show their patriotic spirit while supporting a great cause with the official 2026 Arthur Fireworks T-shirts, now available for purchase at Dicks Pharmacy, Oye’s Hardware, Save A Lot and Yoder’s Kitchen. Shirts are available in sizes ranging from youth small through adult 3X. New this year, the shirts feature a…
Read More250 fireballs planned for the 250th Celebration of America
By Trudy Feyereisen Sat down with Larry Schlabach to learn more about their plans for the 2026 Arthur Fireworks. A year and a half ago, he had a dream of shooting off 250 fireballs in honor of America’s 250th birthday and started to share that dream with others. Among the first people he talked to…
Read MoreTuscola baseball falls in regional championship as Okaw Valley scores all three runs in seventh
By Mike Monahan TUSCOLA – Through six innings of the Class 1A regional championship at Ervin Park there was no score between Okaw Valley and Tuscola. Okaw Valley’s Bradon Montgomery and Tuscola’s Evan Englehardt squared off in a pitching duel. The Timberwolves scored all three runs of the game in the seventh to win 3-0.…
Read MoreTuscola places fourth as a team in Illinois High School Association Class 1A State finals
By Daniel L. Chamness For the Tuscola boys track team this year, you could not have a better ending than Kamden Flenner. The Tuscola Warrior senior finished with four all-state medals, two individual and two relay medals, on Saturday. Not only did he help the 800-meter relay team earn second place in his final event…
Read MoreALAH baseball captures first regional since Arthur/Lovington won it in 2005
By Mike Monahan NEOGA – Arthur Lovington Atwood Hammond’s baseball team, one that has existed for the past 13 seasons, trailed in the IHSA Class 1A regional championship Saturday as Neoga plated four runs in the first. The Knights tied the game with four of their own in the first as they outscored the Indians…
Read MoreALAH freshman Beau Green earns ninth place medal at boys state track meet Saturday
By Mike Monahan CHARLESTON – Arthur Lovington Atwood Hammond freshman Beau Green was the lone Knight to earn a medal at the IHSA Class 1A boys state finals Saturday. Arcola, ALAH and Villa Grove members of the boys track teams competed in the IHSA Class 1A state track prelims at Eastern Illinois University last Thursday.…
Read MoreArcola High Power topped in first two games
By Daniel L. Chamness The Arcola High Power could not have started the season with a tougher team. On Sunday, the High Power welcomed the Royal Giants to Moore Park. Royal, one of the best teams in the five-team league, left Arcola with two wins under their belt. Two convincing wins. In the opener, they…
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