1:17 PMSunday, May 20, 2012

Business

You are viewing only sections in the Oblong Gem. See all sections in all papers →

The Oblong Chamber of Commerce held its annual Chamber Banquet on Friday evening in the Oblong Room at OES. The 2011-12 Oblong High School Panthers basketball team was honored at the banquet for their outstanding season this year. Chief Chad Pusey was given the Community Service Award at the banquet also. (photo by JJ Aten)

Chamber Banquet

Staff Reporter  /  April 19, 2012  /   No Comments

... read full story →

Dale Righter: Senate Week In Review

Dale Righter  /  March 29, 2012  /   No Comments

In anticipation of a pending deadline, Senate lawmakers approved almost 100 Senate bills that will n... read full story →

Dale Righter Senate Week In Review

Kristen Messersmith  /  March 22, 2012  /   No Comments

A series of Senate hearings, focused on a statewide review of Illinois' enterprise zones, kicked-off... read full story →

Re-elected board members (l-r) Larry Buser of Palestine, Dan Scherer of Bridgeport, Gordon McClure of Newton and Gilbert Garbe of Dietrich join Manager Keith McKinney for the 74rd annual meeting of members held Saturday, February 18, at Newton Community High School. (Photo submitted)

Norris Electric Hosts 74th Annual Meeting

Staff Reporter  /  March 8, 2012  /   No Comments

In the midst of one of the mildest winters the area has seen in several years, Norris Electric Coope... read full story →

Dale Righter: Senate Week In Review

Amy Barry  /  March 8, 2012  /   No Comments

Senate Week in Review: February 27 - March 2 Senate lawmakers spent much of their week in committees... read full story →

Eddy Receives 100 Percent Pro-Liberty Rating

Roger Eddy  /  March 1, 2012  /   No Comments

State Representative Roger Eddy (R-Hutsonville) has received a 100 percent pro-liberty rating from t... read full story →

Dale Righter: Senate Week In Review

Dale Righter  /  March 1, 2012  /   No Comments

Senate Week in Review: February 20 - 24 Illinois' fiscal challenges have been well-documented in rec... read full story →

Fire Fighters Endorse Roger Eddy

Roger Eddy  /  February 23, 2012  /   No Comments

The Associated Fire Fighters of Illinois (AFFI) announced its endorsement of Roger Eddy for State Re... read full story →

Pictured are former Governor Jim Edgar after endorsing Roger Eddy for State Representative. photo submitted

Former Governor Edgar Endorses Eddy

Staff Reporter  /  February 23, 2012  /   No Comments

Former Governor Jim Edgar endorsed Roger Eddy for State Representative in the new 110th District, sa... read full story →

Dale Righter: Senate Week In Review

Kristen Messersmith  /  February 23, 2012  /   No Comments

Senate Week in Review: February 13 - 17 As lawmakers prepare to return to Springfield for Governor P... read full story →