Approve new communication tool
The Arcola Community Unit School District No. 306 Board of Education approved a new districtwide communication platform, renewed its technology support contract and took action on several personnel matters at its regular meeting March 11 at the Arcola High School Library. The board approved an agreement with Apptegy for a school communication tool at an…
Read MoreClean-up to start on line mess in city
Letters will be going out to Arcola residents whose yards have been torn up by sewer work. Tilling and seeding will start this spring, Bill Wagoner, city administrator said. He said he knows residents are upset with some of the messes and the city wants to assure them that clean up will begin when weather…
Read MoreLights out at Henson Park
By David Porter The Villa Grove City Council reached a consensus Monday night to focus its efforts on Richmond Park ball diamond lighting rather than repair or replace lights at Henson Park. It was noted that Henson Park ball diamonds can still be used for daytime games during tournaments. The city plans to do some…
Read MoreBruce Gass
DONALD BRUCE GASS, 78 of Arthur, IL passed away at 10:42 P.M. on Friday, March 6, 2026, at Willow Breeze Hospice House in Mattoon, IL. Bruce was born on February 3, 1948, in Mattoon, IL, a son of Donald Jerome and Mildred Inez (Edwards) Gass. He married Rosalyn Sue (Craig) Fidler on December 19, 1987,…
Read MorePaul Helmuth
PAUL A. HELMUTH, 62 years, 7 months, and 9 days of Arthur, IL, passed away at 3:55 A.M. Monday, March 9, 2026, at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago, IL Funeral services will be held at 9:00 A.M. Thursday, March 12, 2026, at the HCK West building, one mile south of Arthur, IL. Bishop Howard Otto…
Read MoreJeffrey Miller
JEFFREY ALAN MILLER, 58 years, 4 months and 7 days of Arcola, IL passed away at 4:05 P.M. Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at his residence. Funeral services will be held at 9:00 A.M. on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at the Walnut Grove Packaging 578 E CR 200 N in rural Arcola, IL. Bishop Lamar Miller…
Read MoreJim Herye
James Phillip “Jim” Herye, 70, of Arcola, IL, formerly of Decatur, IL passed away at 8:52 AM on Sunday, March 1, 2026 at Horizon Health in Paris, IL. Celebration of life service will be held at a later date. The Edwards Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements. Jim was born on July 12, 1955 in…
Read MoreCarol Ann Smith
Carol Ann Smith, 70, of Madison, Alabama, went home to her Lord and Savior in Heaven just a few short days before celebrating her 71st birthday. Carol was born on March 28, 1955, in Illinois to Leonard and Hazel Donahoo, the second of four children. She lived a life defined by dedication, service, and a…
Read MoreShirley Schroeder Conlin
Shirley Schroeder Conlin, 88, of Arthur, IL passed away on March 11, 2026. She was born in Neoga, IL on July 13, 1937, the daughter of Edward and Delores Schroeder. Shirley was valedictorian of her class at Neoga High School. She continued on to become a dental assistant at the Link Clinic in Mattoon. One…
Read MoreRose appointed to Senate Republican leadership team
SPRINGFIELD, IL- State Senator Rose (R-Mahomet) has been appointed to the Illinois Senate Republican leadership team, a move that recognizes his longstanding role as the Senate Republican Caucus’s lead budget negotiator and a key voice on fiscal policy, where he worked to expose Chicago Democrats’ irresponsible budgets. “I am honored to join the Senate Republican leadership…
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