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Santa coming to Bridgeport on Dec. 22
December 2, 2021BRIDGEPORT — The Bridgeport Fire Department is sponsoring its second annual Santa Parade which will usher Santa and Mrs. Claus into Bridgeport via the BFD’s new fire engine 1758 on Wednesday, Dec. 22 at 6 p.m.
Pet Food Drive planned for Lawrence County homeless animals
December 2, 2021LAWRENCEVILLE — A county-wide pet food drive has been planned by the Lawrence County Health Department and the Lawrenceville Moose Lodge in support of the homeless pets of Lawrence County.
Local 4-H members honor those who served
December 1, 2021LAWRENCEVILLE — Lawrence County 4-H believes in honoring the Veteran’s of the community and the retiring of the American flag. That is why 22 Lawrence County 4-H members and Red Hill High School FFA members placed 407 American flags on Veteran’s graves at the Bridgeport Cemetery. Each Veteran was honored as members placed flags, they thanked them for their service. Members of Lawrence County 4-H and Red Hill High School continued to honor Veteran’s during the flag retiring ceremony that was held at the Bridgeport First United Methodist Church Parking lot where they retired 40 large flags and 120 grave flags.
Local Salvation Army kicks off annual holiday campaign
LAWRENCEVILLE — The annual bell-ringing campaign for the Lawrence County Salvation Army is now underway and will continue at locations throughout the county through Friday, Dec. 24, Christmas Eve.
Cloverbud workshops will resume in February
November 30, 2021LAWRENCEVILLE — Cloverbud members, youth ages 5-7, had the opportunity this fall to participate in live interactive activies every Wednesday via Facebook. Members made apple and spice magnets, a pumpkin snack pack, a bird seed feeder and leafy napkin ring holders with supplies provided by the Illinois Extension office. There was a total of 15 youth participants.
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November 30, 2021Lawrence County Calendar of Events Thursday, Dec. 2 Dental Safari will visit Bridgeport Grade School...
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November 30, 2021Parkside Elementary MONDAY Breakfast: Cheez-It crackers, juice, fruit, milk. Lunch: Country fried ...
Good Samaritan to buy new MRI
November 30, 2021The Good Samaritan Board of Governors Tuesday approved the purchase of a new MRI for Radiology Servi...
Local students get IECC financial aid
November 30, 2021Lincoln Trail and the other Illinois Eastern Community Colleges awarded nearly $180,000 to area high...
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November 23, 2021Parkside Elementary MONDAY Breakfast: Pop-tart, juice, fruit, milk. Lunch: Chopped steak w/brown g...
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November 23, 2021Thursday, Nov. 25 Community Thanksgiving Day Meal will be held at Red Hill Jr./Sr. High School in Br...
Schools
IECC seeks less tax money
Illinois Eastern Community Colleges aren’t asking for as much in tax revenue this year as originally...
LTC joins global musical event
October 28, 2021Lincoln Trail College will join thousands of theatrical organizations around the globe by producing ...
LTC student proud of achievements
October 22, 2021Eric Badger came to Lincoln Trail College late in life. He found himself out of a job after the comp...
LTC student gets 'colorful' help
October 22, 2021Imagine being color blind. Now imagine trying to work with color-coded wires.That was the struggle o...
Impact of plant closing on IECC should be minimal
The shuttering of the former Ameren Energy power plant at Newton will have a minimal impact on Illin...
LTC ranks high among online colleges
November 15, 2021The website “Online Schools Guide” rated Lincoln Trail College as the sixth-best online community co...
LTC offers COVID shots Tuesday
October 8, 2021Lincoln Trail College will host a COVID-19 vaccination clinic from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 12...
VU expands its commitment to affordable college for all
October 8, 2021VINCENNES, Ind. — Vincennes University extends its pledge to ensure a college education is within reach and is further expanding its support of students and families affected by the pandemic and other current challenges. VU President Dr. Chuck Johnson announced the University is offering additional scholarships to students during a meeting of the Board of Trustees on Oct. 4.
Life
Local author celebrates 'reluctant hero'
Walter Sommers was having a good day.It was the early 1960s and his women’s coat department in the T...
Walmart helps disaster victims
September 7, 2021Walmart is working with the American Red Cross to help communities hit by recent natural disasters.N...
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Salukis finish 0-3 in pool play at Capital Classic
Red Hill's Ben Stimler gets inside for a basket during the opening game of the 32nd Annual Lawrence ...
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Indians go 1-2 in pool play to open Capital Classic
LAWRENCEVILLE –– As you would expect with a young, inexperienced team, there were ups and downs for ...
Lady Salukis lose to Oblong-Palestine-Hutsonville, 57-31
PALESTINE –– After a hot start to the season, Red Hill High School’s girls’ basketball team is in a ...
Lady Salukis go 1-3 to finish 6th at CHBC tourney
COWDEN –– After a strong start to their first venture at the Cowden-Herrick-Beecher City Thanksgivin...
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Indians down Salukis for 7th to wrap up 32nd Capital Classic
At Lawrenceville High School Seventh Place Game Red Hill 2 11 15 12 - 40 Lawrenceville 15 11 13 25 -...
Braves split games, season ends for Lady Braves
LAWRENCEVILLE –– After a few days off due to the Thanksgiving holiday, Parkview Junior High School’s...