1:13 PMSunday, 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 →

Illinois Law Now

Staff Report  /  May 17, 2012  /   No Comments

IllinoisLawNow is an ongoing series of short answers to common legal questions distributed monthly b... read full story →

2012 Race For The Kids Duathlon

Staff Reporter  /  May 17, 2012  /   No Comments

More than 95 registered participants helped the Oblong Children's Christian Home to raise nearly $2,... 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

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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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Hutsonville Junior High School had four students enter the Illinois History Expo held at the Prairie Convention Center in Springfield on May 3. Attending were Brody Clevenger - eighth grade, Aubrey Heleine - seventh grade, Kyle Nash - eighth grade, and Abby Williamson - seventh grade. There were 157 Illinois schools entered in the expo. Pictured are blue ribbon winners, (back row) Abby Williamson and Aubrey Heleine, and (front) Kyle Nash. (photo submitted)

Illinois History Expo Winners

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Hutsonville Junior High School had four students enter the Illinois History Expo held at the Prairie... read full story →

These students' names were drawn from all the names turned in during April for showing Trustworthiness. In May, the students will enjoy a Field Day of Activities as a celebration of the year-long Character Counts program. (photo by Penny Carman)

April Character Counts Winners

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These students' names were drawn from all the names turned in during April for showing Trustworthine... read full story →

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The umpires and Oblong coaches discuss the legality of Jason Midgett's (right) bat, with the bat ultimately tossed from the game. The Panthers were defeated by visiting Paris, 4-0, on Monday, May 7. (photo by Andrea Herder)

Panthers Gearing Up For Regionals

Staff   /  May 17, 2012  /   No Comments

With Regionals fast approaching, the Panthers are struggling for hits and runs. Oblong lost to the v... read full story →

Paige Mendenhall (center) gets instructions from Barry Bennett and Brie Bennett during the Oblong Summer Softball Association pitching camp on Saturday, May 12. Bennett was assisted by daughter, Brie, a former Lady Panther pitcher, as well as current pitchers for the Lady Panthers - Taylor and Emily Lockhart. (photo by Andy Herder)

Oblong Summer Softball Holds Pitching Camp

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Paige Mendenhall (center) gets instructions from Barry Bennett and Brie Bennett during the Oblong Su... read full story →

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First Baptist Church

Staff Reporter  /  May 17, 2012  /   No Comments

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

Dogwood Prairie United Methodist Church

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Arthur Baker was worship Leader, Kassey Shipman was acolyte. Special music was by the church ensembl... read full story →

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I Was Just A Wonder'n

JW Morgan  /  May 17, 2012  /   No Comments

Oblong Grade School's Scholastic Bowl Team Rocks. It has become keenly apparent that a small communi... read full story →

I Was Just A Wonder'n

JW Morgan  /  May 10, 2012  /   No Comments

Seems we have a great number of special days to commemorate each year. To name just a few, they incl... 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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