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Tuscola resident charged with murder

March 14, 2024

  By Dominik Stallings Tuscola resident Joshua M. Henderson, 42, was charged with first-degree murder after he was arrested at 2:34 p.m. on March 13 at 400 S. Parke Street. One person died of stab wounds. According to the probable cause affidavit, Henderson allegedly stabbed or sliced Phillip B. Sanders three or four times in…

Jones family donation makes splash pad possible in Villa Grove

March 13, 2024

By Tony Hooker When visitors arrive at the new community center for the grand opening on March 17, they’ll notice something interesting and exciting, before they even step foot in the main entryway. Just south of the magnificent structure, they’ll see a splash pad water feature taking shape, all thanks to a generous $200,000 donation…

ALOLF benefit supper and auction set for April 12

March 13, 2024

The Arthur Legacy of Love Foundation is sponsoring a Raise the Roof Benefit Supper and Auction on Friday, April 12, at the Otto Center south of Arthur. Serving will be from 4–7 p.m. No advance tickets are required. A menu of barbeque chicken, scalloped potatoes, green beans, salad, homemade bread, cake and ice cream, and…

Primary challenge in coroner’s race

March 13, 2024

The race for Douglas County coroner is the only locally contested contest on this month’s primary ballot. Todd Ray of Tuscola is challenging incumbent Lisa Edwards of Arcola. Edwards was appointed to the position in 2022, succeeding Heather Skinner, who had been appointed by the Douglas County Board in 2020 following the death of long-time…

McGill resigns as ALAH basketball coach Continues as assistant golf coach for co-op team

March 13, 2024

By Mike Monahan ARTHUR — Brad McGill, the Arthur Lovington Atwood Hammond boys’ coach since the 2018-2019 season, has resigned from coaching basketball. He will remain an assistant golf coach for Arcola/Arthur Lovington Atwood Hammond. McGill met with the basketball team on March 1 to inform them of his decision. Read the rest of this…

Villa Grove Scholastic Bowl team advances to Sectional tournament

March 12, 2024

By Tony Hooker There are many ways to have an outstanding season in Scholastic Bowl. Some teams depend on one or two exceptional players whose knowledge covers many topics. Others, however, depend on a number of subject matter experts, teams who have a number of contributors whose strengths lie in different areas. Read the rest…

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March 12, 2024

Thomas helps Arcola to sweet 16

March 5, 2024

Christ our Rock Lutheran scored final nine points to end Arcola’s basketball season By Mike Monahan EFFINGHAM – Feb. 27 the Arcola boys’ basketball team accomplished something that had only happened two other times in program history and that was to advance to the Sweet 16. The Purple Riders did so with a 56-44 victory…

Chronicle digitizes more than 4,000 Tuscola newspaper negatives and posts them to the Remembering Tuscola Facebook group

March 5, 2024

By Dominik Stallings If you’re looking for Tuscola history, the Remembering Tuscola Facebook group is a good place to start. There are more than 4,300 members in the group, who have posted thousands of photos and stories since the page started in 2011. Read the rest of this story in the E-edition by subscribing to…

ALAH High School National Honor Society inducts 16 new members

March 5, 2024

The Arthur Lovington Atwood Hammond High School National Honor Society held the 2024 induction ceremony on Wednesday, Feb. 28 at the high school. NHS President Kendall Burdick opened the ceremony welcoming the inductees, current members, faculty, parents, families, and friends. She mentioned that this school has been inducting members since 1961. Read the rest of…

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