Blue Devils split pair, rally past Oakwood before falling to Titans
The Villa Grove Blue Devils earned a dramatic comeback victory over Oakwood Comets last Wednesday before dropping a 4-1 decision to Tri-County Titans on Thursday. Villa Grove erased a late deficit against Oakwood, scoring six runs in the top of the sixth inning to rally for a 6-5 win. Trailing 3-0 entering the inning, the…
Read MoreKiser powers Blue Devils past Broncos; Hauversburk homers twice in loss to Salt Fork in Regional championship
Villa Grove softball opened postseason play with big offensive performances highlighted the week for the Villa Grove Blue Devils as Piper Kiser and Areigha Hauversburk both delivered multi-home run games. Kiser erupted for two home runs and seven RBIs last Tuesday to lead Villa Grove to a 14-2 victory over the Cerro Gordo-Bement Broncos in…
Read MoreALAH Baccalaureate
By Marty Yeakel The Arthur Lovington Atwood Hammond High School Baccalaureate Service was held on Sunday, May 17. Pastor Glen Rhodes from the Arthur Ministerial Association gave the greeting and Morgan Casteel, ALAH junior led the Call to Worship. Special music for the day was provided by ALAH choral director Stephen McClarey and Still Waters, a…
Read MoreFly our Flag for freedom
The Arthur Rotary Club and the Village of Arthur are co-sponsoring “Fly our Flag for Freedom,” a special opportunity to encourage Arthur residents to proudly fly our American flag during our nation’s 250th birthday celebration. Residents are encouraged to display your patriotism surrounding Arthur’s Freedom Celebration (June 27, 2026) from June 25 through July 8…
Read MoreArcola Rotary Club issues Paul Harris Fellow awards, celebrates successes
The Arcola Rotary Club had a well-attended breakfast meeting with 27 members and guests at the Best Western Green Mill Village Hotel in Arcola on May 14th. The Governor of District 6490, John Calderon, was in attendance at the meeting to make special presentations. DG John Calderon surprised Karen Kennedy with a Paul Harris +3 pin…
Read MoreHow a Tuscola mother turned tragedy into hope
By Jacob Hamm TUSCOLA- Tuscola native Linda Scribner’s life forever changed after her two sons, Jordan (who used the nickname Petey), died in 2014 from a heroin overdose, and Jacob, died from fentanyl-laced methamphetamine in 2019. Ever since these tragedies, she has been an advocate for those in the area struggling with mental health issues…
Read MoreApprove ‘Fly Our Flag for Freedom’
By Ariana R. Cherry Arthur residents may soon notice more American flags appearing throughout town as community leaders begin preparing for the nation’s upcoming 250th birthday celebration. During the most recent meeting of the village board on May 18, Arthur Rotary Club member Dave Allen presented “Fly Our Flag for Freedom” project. The trustees approved support…
Read MoreConstruction prep moves forward
By Ariana R. Cherry Construction preparations continue to move quickly at Arthur CUSD #305 as district officials prepare for a summer filled with moving, demolition, and building activity, while also recognizing student accomplishments and community support during the May 20 school Board meeting. Superintendent Shannon Cheek told Board members construction efforts continue moving in a…
Read MoreApprove pay hikes for elected officials
By Jacob Hamm TUSCOLA, Ill.- The Douglas County Board voted to increase the salaries for the offices of sheriff, county clerk and recorder, treasurer, and circuit clerk at Wednesday’s meeting. The Board unanimously voted to approve a 5.99 percent yearly salary increase to each of the mentioned positions over the next four years, with a…
Read MorePatty Sullivan
Patricia Lee Sullivan, age 91, of Tuscola, passed away peacefully on the evening of Thursday, May 21, 2026, at the Haven of Tuscola, Tuscola, Illinois. Born on February 3, 1935, in Cisco, Patty was the beloved daughter of Fred W. and Florence Parrish Sullivan. She was preceded in death by her parents, her infant brother,…
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