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Arcola Kids in Development aims to increase daycare

March 27, 2024

By Dominik Stallings Arcola Kids in Development (AKID) is a new non-profit organization in Arcola. Their goal is to increase early childhood development and opportunities. Namely, increasing the number of licensed home daycares, establishing a birth-to-three program, and even a daycare and youth recreational center. The group’s executive director, Angie Gentry, said the organization is…

Edwards wins coroner primary; turnout low

March 27, 2024

By Dominik Stallings According to unofficial results from Douglas County officials, only 19.6 percent of the 11,303 registered voters turned out for the March 19 primary election. County Clerk and Recorder Judi Pollock said voter turnout was very low during the March 20 County Board meeting. Other counties in Illinois are seeing similar numbers, ranging…

Kneading the dough — Baking passion turns into a career

March 27, 2024

By Tony Hooker Growing up in Southern Illinois, some of Paige Bertrand’s fondest memories involve being in the kitchen, baking with her mother. Fast forward to today, and Paige has turned that love and passion into a career. “After many years of doing baking for fun, I decided to go to culinary school so I…

Miller wins Central Illinois All-Star Three-Point Contest

March 27, 2024

By Mike Monahan TOLEDO –Arcola’s Jackson Miller was one of 15 players on the Lincoln Prairie Conference all-star basketball team and one of eight competing (four from the National Trial Conference in the three-point contest. Prior to the 31st all-star game Miller was one of four to advance the finals by making 12-of-15 in 45…

Villa Grove Community Center Grand Opening Photos

March 20, 2024

AHS baseball starts 3-1; Griffith goes 9-13, 11

March 20, 2024

By Mike Monahan The Arcola Purple Riders that won a Class 1A regional last season, started the 2024 season strong going 3-1. On opening day Arcola beat Salt Fork 5-1. The next day the Purple Riders fell to LeRoy 10-4, but last Saturday AHS won a round robin at Arcola’s Moore Memorial Park blanking Oakwood…

Psych evaluation ordered for Tuscola murder suspect

March 14, 2024

By Dominik Stallings 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 St. in Tuscola. 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 his…

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…

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