11:51 AMSunday, May 20, 2012
Ron Kirts was chosen as the Sainte Marie 175th Parade Marshal. The parade and festivities will take place on June 30, at 10 a.m. (photo submitted)

Ron Kirts Chosen As Parade Marshal

May 17, 2012  /   No Comments

The Sainte Marie 175th Anniversary Celebration (Quartoseptcentennial) Committee is happy to announce that Ron Kirts has been ... more →

Prayer Of The Week

Staff Report  /  May 17, 2012  /   No Comments

As I have loved you, love one another. This new commandment, love one another, by this will men know... read full story →

City Council Delays Hiring

Dana Cochran  /  May 17, 2012  /   No Comments

The Bridgeport City Council met Tuesday, May 8, in regular session with councilwoman Kay Mossberger ... read full story →

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This week the Pioneer Animal Welfare Society is

In The 'Spot'light'

Staff Reporter  /  May 17, 2012  /   No Comments

This week the Pioneer Animal Welfare Society is "spot"lighting Snow White, an all white lab mix appr... read full story →

Oblong FFA Officers opened the banquet by welcoming their guests. photo by JJ Aten

2012 Oblong FFA Banquet

Staff Reporter  /  May 17, 2012  /   No Comments

The Oblong FFA held its banquet recently in the Oblong High School Gymnasium. It was a full house, a... read full story →

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On Saturday, May 5, 15 members of the RHHS Math Team joined with more than 3,000 Illinois students on the University of Illinois campus to compete in the ICTM State Math Contest. The team brought home a seventh place finish in the Geometry Team competition and ninth place finish in the Oralist Competition. Pictured are Oralists Gary Newell and Justin Smith.

Math Team Competes In State Contest

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On Saturday, May 5, 15 members of the RHHS Math Team joined with more than 3,000 Illinois students o... read full story →

The Sumner Attendance Center sixth grade band, assisted by guest percussionist Kent Ingum and directed by Mrs. Ellen Wall, is pictured performing a rousing rendition of

SAC Band And Choir Concert

Dana Cochran  /  May 17, 2012  /   No Comments

The Sumner Attendance Center sixth grade band, assisted by guest percussionist Kent Ingum and direct... read full story →

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Lady Saluki Ashlyn Carr makes the catch for an out during a game against the Lady Tigers of Olney. The Salukis led the game until the bottom of the fifth inning, when the Lady Tigers scored six runs to take the lead, 10-7. (photo by Lori Tucker)

Salukis Play Tigers

Lori Tucker  /  May 17, 2012  /   No Comments

Lady Saluki Ashlyn Carr makes the catch for an out during a game against the Lady Tigers of Olney. T... read full story →

Junior Pro Football Sign-Ups

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Red Hill Junior Pro football sign-ups will be held on Saturday, May 19, from 10 a.m. to noon in the ... read full story →

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Calling Women Of All Ages

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You were chosen for such a time as this. Come discover the value of who you really are. Build friend... read full story →

First Baptist Church

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Worship services for May 13, Mother's Day 2012, at First Baptist Church, Oblong, began with announce... read full story →

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Bridgeport Seniors To Host SHIP Program

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Residents can stop in and get their Medicare questions answered at the Bridgeport Senior Center on W... read full story →

Kevin's Weather

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Lots of Pennies from Heaven A CBS News affiliate in Texas recently reported that a woman from Lotus,... read full story →

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Grain Reports

Staff Report  /  May 17, 2012  /   No Comments

Grain reports by Bridgeport Grain at 9 a.m. on Monday, May 14, were: Cash Corn - $6.18; June Corn - ... read full story →

Grain Reports

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Grain reports at Bridgeport Grain at 9 a.m. on Monday, May 7, were: Cash Corn - $6.49; June Corn - $... read full story →

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Carliss Schroyer

Do You Remember?

Virginia Berry  /  May 17, 2012  /   No Comments

Carliss Schroyer Carliss was his name but many called him Sonny as he was growing up. His parents, R... read full story →

St. Francisville News

Virginia Berry  /  May 17, 2012  /   No Comments

City Council The St. Francisville City Council met for their monthly meeting on May 9 at city hall. ... read full story →

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LTC In Top 120 In Country

Rachel Roth  /  May 17, 2012  /   No Comments

Highlighting the critical importance of improving student success in America's community colleges, t... read full story →

Student Recognition Program

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The following students were honored for academic and extracurricular excellence during Lincoln Trail... read full story →

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U Of I Disaster Class

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Preparing a business for a disaster can help save lives, merchandise, and money. That's why the Univ... read full story →

World War II Vets To Gather

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All Crawford County World War II veterans will gather for a group photo on Memorial Day, May 28, imm... read full story →

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Crawford County Seniors Centers

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Since meals now are catered, please call the day before by noon for a meal for the next day or to ca... read full story →

Crawford County Seniors Centers

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Since we are now catering the meals, please call the day before noon for a meal for the next day or ... read full story →

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Hasty Joins National Guard

Staff Reporter  /  May 10, 2012  /   No Comments

Spencer Hasty, son of David Hasty of Oblong and Lisa and Robert Guess of Robinson, enlisted into the... read full story →

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