Bridge replacement to close U.S. 45 southwest of Humboldt beginning June 9
EFFINGHAM – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that replacement of the bridge over Flat Branch just south of Humboldt begins Friday, June 9. A complete closure of U.S. 45 will be necessary for the replacement of the bridge. Benefits for motorists include a smoother driving surface. A detour route utilizing Interstate 57 will be…
Read MoreWayne Ronald Jones
Wayne Ronald Jones, 90, of Atwood, died at 3:00a.m., Sunday, May 28, 2023, at Tuscola Health Care Center, Tuscola. Visitation will be held at Hilligoss Shrader Funeral Home, 66 East US Highway 36, Atwood on Wednesday, May 31, 2023, from 5:00pm – 6:30p.m. Funeral Services will be Thursday, June 1, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at…
Read MoreSen. Rose Blasts Legislation to Allow Non-Citizens to Serve as Police Officers
Dangerous Precedent to Allow Foreign Citizens to Arrest Americans SPRINGFIELD- State Senator Chapin Rose (R-Mahomet) is pushing back against recent legislation to allow non-citizens to serve as police officers in Illinois, authorized to carry firearms and with full arrest powers. “This is as irresponsible as it is dangerous,” said Rose. “We should not be allowing…
Read MoreLaughlins to celebrate 75th Wedding Anniversary
Donald and Florence Laughlin Donald and Florence Laughlin of rural Atwood will observe their 75th wedding anniversary June 5, 2023. Donald Laughlin and Florence Hatchel were married June 5, 1948, in Tuscola. They are the parents of three children; Marilyn (Bob) Cline, of Sadorus; Terri (Scott) Beal, of Mason; and Ron (Sandy) Laughlin, of Bloomington,…
Read MoreJoan Dixon Johnson
Joan Dixon Johnson died on May 8, 2023, in Philadelphia PA. She was the wife of Stephen Johnson, and daughter of Dr. Ralph and Margaret Dixon of Arthur, Illinois. After graduating from Arthur High School she attended Northwestern University, majoring in Music Education. It was there that she met Stephen Johnson. They were married in…
Read MoreGlenn R. “Roger” Good
Glenn R. “Roger” Good, passed away April 13, 2023, in Winter Haven, Florida following cardiac and pulmonary rehab. He was born in Tuscola, Illinois on November 15, 1944 to Clyde and Omie Gammons Good. Roger is survived by his two sons, Andrew (Heather) Good and Bryce Good of Mahomet and their children, Taylor, Drew, Sean,…
Read MoreHolocaust Survivor William Gingold speaks at Moultrie County History Center
William (Bill) Gingold shares his story with an overflow crowd at the Moultrie County History Center A large crowd was on hand on Thursday, May 18 at the Moultrie County History Center to hear Holocaust survivor William Gingold. Gingold was actually a survivor of the Warsaw ghetto having been born on September 20, 1939 only…
Read MoreRetired Gunnery Sergeant James Cazel To Be Guest Speaker At Memorial Day Services
Arthur High School Class of 2002 graduate Gunnery Sergeant Cazel, USMC, will be the guest speaker at this year’s annual Memorial Day Service on Monday, May 29 at 11:00 a.m. at the Arthur Cemetery. Born in Decatur and an Arthur alumnus, he began his 20-year career in the United States Marine Corps in 2002. After…
Read MoreMichael Bradley hired as a part-time police officer for the Arthur Police Department
Michael Bradley, pictured with Police Chief Mike Goodman and Village President Rod Randall, was hired and sworn in as a part-time officer at last Monday nights village board meeting. Bradley previously worked for the Arthur Police Department from 2011-2016. By ARIANA CHERRY Staff Writer Michael Bradley was sworn in as a part time officer for…
Read MoreVillage of Arthur will resume electric aggregation program in July with new supplier
The Village of Arthur will resume its electric aggregation program in July with a new supplier, Homefield Energy of Collinsville, and a new rate of 8.663 cents per kilowatt hour. The new rate is approximately 25 percent less than Ameren’s residential electric rate of 11.833 cents. The Village’s rate will be fixed for 12 months—to…
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