1:30 PMSunday, May 20, 2012

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U Of I Disaster Class

Staff Reporter  /  May 17, 2012  /   No Comments

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

Staff Reporter  /  May 17, 2012  /   No Comments

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

Marshall Downtown Summer Sidewalk Sale

Staff Reporter  /  May 17, 2012  /   No Comments

Marshall Main Street Downtown Summer Sidewalk Sale will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., on Saturday, ... read full story →

Demonstration Day To Be Held

Staff Reporter  /  May 17, 2012  /   No Comments

A "Demonstration Day" will be held on Saturday, June 2, at the Village Inn, in Palestine. The event ... read full story →

Regional Tourism Meeting

Staff Reporter  /  May 17, 2012  /   No Comments

Join us for an evening of networking and education for Clark, Crawford and Edgar counties regarding ... read full story →

The Oblong Ag Department from the Oblong High School will be hosting their annual FFA Plant sale on Saturday, May 12, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the EUM Church parking lot. The group offers a wide variety of hanging baskets, annuals, perennials and vegetables. You may also stop by the greenhouse during school hours or call them at 618-592-6000. Hanging baskets would make a great Mother's Day gift! (photo by JJ Aten)

FFA Plant Sales

Staff Reporter  /  May 10, 2012  /   No Comments

The Oblong Ag Department from the Oblong High School will be hosting their annual FFA Plant sale on ... read full story →

Fish Fry At Forest Preserve

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The Crawford County Forest Preserve will hold a fish fry fundraiser from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., on Satur... read full story →

Flat Rock Townwide Garage Sale

Staff Reporter  /  May 10, 2012  /   No Comments

The Flat Rock annual spring Town-Wide Garage Sale will be held on Saturday, May 12, beginning at 8 a... read full story →

Community At Its Finest

Staff Reporter  /  May 10, 2012  /   No Comments

What do a math teacher in California, an architect in Evanston, a professor in Washington D.C., a co... read full story →

Special Needs Day Camp

Staff Reporter  /  May 10, 2012  /   No Comments

Six-year-olds and up to any age adult with special needs are invited to attend Oil Belt Camp for the... read full story →