Area News
Arcola Rotary celebrates 25 years
The Arcola Rotary Club celebrated its 25th anniversary at a banquet on November 19th at the Kaskaskia Country Club in Arcola. Approximately 40 Rotarians and friends were in attendance. Special guests included Rotary District 6490 Governor Janet Ellis-Nelson and Honorary Charter Members, Karl Konrad, accompanied by his wife, Judi, and Tom Chamberlain, both of whom helped start…
Read MoreWoller’s passion for the holidays
By Tony Hooker There are folks who like Christmas. There are folks who love Christmas. There are even folks who adore Christmas. And then there’s Julie “Juju” Woller. To say that she loves Christmas is like saying that water is wet, and according to Juju, the roots of this love come from her time growing…
Read MoreCol. Larry Icenogle earns distinguished honor
By Marty Yeakel Colonel Larry Icenogle, USA (retired) was recently nominated and was selected to become a Distinguished Member of the 37th Armored Regiment. The 37th Armor is an armor regiment of the United States Army. It is often remembered as the successor to the 37th Tank Battalion, 4th Armored Division, commanded by then Lieutenant Colonel…
Read MoreTuscola FFA receives $10,000 from alumni group
By Dominik Stallings Tuscola High School’s FFA program received a $10,000 check Tuesday, Nov. 21, from Tuscola’s FFA Alumni organization. Read the rest of this story in the E-edition by subscribing to the County Chronicle.
Read MoreTuscola City Council- Levy on file
By David Porter The Tuscola City Council took no action Monday on its tax levy except to say that the levy is available for public inspection online and at City Hall. The Council is expected to approve the levy at its next meeting. Read the rest of this story in the E-edition by subscribing to…
Read MoreArcola City Council- Water/sewer rates go up in December
By David Porter The City of Arcola approved an increase in water and sewer rates at its Nov. 20 meeting. The new rates take effect with the December utility reading. The new minimum rate for water is $15.25. Anything over 1,000 gallons is $9.75 per 1,000 gallons up to 50,000 gallons. The rate then goes…
Read MoreVilla Grove School Board- Levy up 5.6 percent but tax rate down
By Gabriella Agius The Villa Grove School Board approved a tax levy increase of 6.89 percent at its Nov. 19 meeting. But Superintendent Carol Munson said the actual rate is expected to go down as it did last year. Read the rest of this story in the E-edition by subscribing to the County Chronicle.
Read MoreArthur Villa Board- Insurance going up
By Arianna R Cherry It is no surprise that the cost of healthcare is on the rise for everyone. During the Nov. 20 meeting of the Arthur Village Board, there was a lot of discussion concerning the increase of their healthcare plan from Blue Cross Blue Shield from 10.2% to 14.77%. The rising cost of healthcare…
Read MoreArthur Woman’s Club seeks new members
By Marty Yeakel Arthur Woman’s Club has been in existence for more than 85 years in one form or another. Over those years the organization has been proud to support the community in many ways. Through events and fundraisers such as the Halloween Festival, Easter Egg hunt, Breakfast with Santa, fairstand and Rat Race the club…
Read MoreAlbert celebrates 100th birthday with open house
Jake Albert is turning 100 and celebrating with an open house from 2–4 p.m. Dec. 9 at the Cerro Gordo United Methodist Church, 104 E. Carter St., Cerro Gordo. He requests no gifts, but cards are appreciated.
Read More