Students invited to April 16 rural health careers virtual panel discussion
High school and college students are invited to a virtual healthcare careers panel discussion at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 16, hosted by the Illinois Rural Health Association. Healthcare professionals will share firsthand what their job really entails, in easy-to-understand terms, and answer students’ questions. Panelists will include: • Colton Anderson, Hammond-Henry Hospital Administrator Geneseo • Dr. Kaydianne Grote, Dentist – Pittsfield • Jesse Lewsader, EMS Manager, Horizon Health –…
Read MorePeoples Bank recognizes Mick Howrey as ‘Volunteer of the Quarter’
The Arcola branch of Peoples Bank & Trust recognized Phillip Michael (Mick) Howrey as their Volunteer of the Quarter. Mick is being honored for his outstanding dedication and commitment to the Arcola community. “Those who have a longstanding commitment to volunteerism, like Mick, help bring out the very best of everyone in our communities.” said…
Read MoreCouncil gets look at proposed budget
By David Porter Prior to Monday night’s Arcola City Council meeting, Administrator Bill Wagoner presented a draft budget in committee. He noted that this is his 20th budget and during that time, street and alley costs have doubled as has park expenses. Administrative expenses have gone up 50 percent in 20 years, and the police…
Read MoreArthur Woman’s Club holds final year sponsoring Easter Egg hunt
Arthur Woman’s Club has been in charge of the annual Arthur Easter egg hunt for an unknown number of years. What once started out at Eberhardt Park eventually moved to the old football field at the high school and inside the gym when weather did not permit having the hunt outside. Because of bad weather…
Read MoreBecky Spangler Wax
Becky Spangler Wax peacefully passed into eternity with family at her side and her beloved Lake Sara in her view. Home was the perfect place from which Mom entered Heaven because one of her greatest gifts was making a house a home. Mom ran a tight ship, often crediting herself as a drill sergeant, but…
Read MoreEva Gilmore
Eva Gilmore (Fonner) has been called home on this day March 24th, 2026 to be with her Mom and Daddy (Lelia and Bill Fonner). She is survived by her husband, Don, daughters, Dee Dee (Jeremy) and Crystal, 2 granddaughters, Harlee and Alli, bonus son, Brome, her brother, Tom, and lots and lots and lots of…
Read MoreDale F. Thayer
Dale F. Thayer, 80 of Fulton, died Saturday March 14, 2026. He was born on February 22, 1946 in Tuscola, IL the son of Ernest and Lois (Clabaugh) Thayer. He married Lorna Lewis on June 7, 1970 in Villa Grove, IL. Dale was a Veteran of the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War, then worked…
Read MoreBob Morrow
Robert D. Morrow, 93, of Tuscola, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, March 30, 2026, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on March 4, 1933, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to Cleo and Edith (Shafer) Morrow. Robert had one brother, Richard. Bob attended El Camino College in Manhattan Beach, where he proudly competed…
Read MoreClarence Ray Millsap
Clarence Ray Millsap passed on to heaven on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026 just shy of his 95th birthday. An informal public celebration of life will be at 11:00 AM April 18, 2026 in Tolono. There will be a brief military ceremony at St. Patrick’s Cemetery, E. Benham St., Tolono followed by a remembrance and luncheon…
Read MoreFBI seeking victim information in Michael Mohr investigation
The FBI’s Springfield Division is seeking to identify potential victims of Michael Mohr, who was recently charged with production of child pornography in violation of 18 USC § 2251 and possession of child pornography in violation of 18 USC § 2252A. Mohr most recently served as President of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, Central Illinois District. If you and/or your minor dependent(s) were victimized by Mohr or have information relevant to this investigation, please…
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