Gas prices going up
Oil prices are climbing and gasoline prices are going up with them.Despite typical low seasonal dema...
State wheat crop fair
January 25, 2022Illinois’ winter wheat crop is in mostly fair condition, according to the U.S. Department of Agricul...
More blood needed
January 25, 2022The American Red Cross still needs more blood.While there has been a significant and encouraging res...
Valentines for Heroes
January 24, 2022The office of U.S. Rep. Mary Miller announced they will be participating in the Valentines for Heroe...
Funding information offered online
January 21, 2022The Business Navigator Alliance of Southcentral and Southeastern Illinois is hosting a webinar on “A...
LTC offers social media business class
January 21, 2022Businesses that want to get started on Facebook or sharpen their strategies on social media will hav...
Plant cover crops at home for healthier soils
January 20, 2022Healthy soil is essential for healthy plants. Using cover crops in the home garden is one way to promote soil health.
USDA expands programs
January 20, 2022The U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service is announcing several new ...
Ag scholarships offered
January 20, 2022The Growmark Foundation is once again offering a $1,500 scholarship program for students pursing two...
IECC trustee to retire
Change was the order of the day at an Illinois Eastern Community Colleges trustees meeting Tuesday.T...
Plant a tree; help the planet
January 18, 2022URBANA — When the task seems overwhelming, the uncertainty of how to begin keeps many people from ac...
Bridgeport will bid city insurance later this year
BRIDGEPORT — The Bridgeport City Council met in regular session on Jan. 11 where the group heard fro...
SNHU announces fall 2021 President’s List
January 18, 2022Southern New Hampshire University has named its list of students who earned President’s List honors ...
Circuit Judge Morgan elected to two-year term
January 18, 2022Circuit Judge Melissa A. Morgan has been elected Chief Judge of the Second Judicial Circuit of Illin...
Mental health matters: Learn how to respond when someone needs aid
Mental health and substance use issues are common. Nearly one in five U.S. adults lives with a menta...
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Masterson sworn in as interim sheriff; general election to be held in November
Lawrence County has a new sheriff. Trent Masterson, who was serving as the deputy sheriff, was sworn...
GROWMARK Foundation announces 2022 Agriculture Scholarship program
January 18, 2022BLOOMINGTON — The GROWMARK Foundation is once again offering a $1,500 scholarship program for studen...
Illinois Department of Agriculture announces new Illinois State Fair manager
January 18, 2022SPRINGFIELD — Director of Agriculture Jerry Costello II has announced the hiring of Rebecca Clark as...
events calendar
January 18, 2022Thursday, Jan. 20 The Unit 10 Board of Education will meet in regular session at 7 p.m. at Red Hill ...
OCC Nursing Program accepting applications for 2022
January 18, 2022OLNEY — Olney Central College is currently accepting applications for Fall 2022 entry into the Illin...
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Gas prices going up
Oil prices are climbing and gasoline prices are going up with them.Despite typical low seasonal dema...
Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce moving to new office space
LAWRENCEVILLE — The Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce met for its monthly luncheon on Jan. 19 where it was announced that the Chamber would be moving to a new location.
Lawrence County Salvation Army bell-ringing campaign totals $18,000
January 24, 2022LAWRENCEVILLE — The Lawrence County Salvation Army bell-ringing campaign raised $18,000 for the local Service Extension Unit. The total includes red kettle donations, campaign checks and pledges.