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Yagow Hikes the Ice Age Trail
Jim Yagow (70), born and raised in rural St. Elmo, has hiked the National Scenic Ice Age Trail in Wisconsin. He completed the trail on September 9, 2023 by hiking the final mile with his wife (Jan), 10 grandchildren and their parents. The nearly 1,200-mile footpath roughly follows the end moraines of Wisconsin’s most…
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Fayette County woman has epidural needle removed from spine after 20 years
Story by Leah Williams For nearly 20 years, Amy Garrison has had to live with something that has caused her pain Garrison, who now lives in rural Brownstown, had a complication when her youngest son was born and has been living with the consequences ever since. Jacob was born at a naval hospital in 2003,…
Read MoreHunter Safety Course at Buck Stop Archery
A Hunter Safety Course will be held at Buck Stop Archery south of Brownstown, IL, on July 28 and 29, 2023. Course hours are from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Friday, July 28, and from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 29. The preferred minimum age is 10 years old and the…
Read MoreJuly 20 is National Natalie Day
National Natalie Day Every July 20 is celebrated as National Natalie Day. Natalie is a popular name in England and France. It is derived from the Latin phrase “Natale Domini,” which means the “birth of the Lord.” According to NationalDay.com, there are 146,000 people in the US named Natalie. It is one of the 100…
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Rep. Wilhour Passes Bill to Honor St. Elmo Veteran Along U.S. 40
On Thursday, Rep. Blaine Wilhour (R-Beecher City) passed House Joint Resolution 34 out of the House to honor and pay respect to the service and ultimate sacrifice of U.S. Navy Lieutenant Bruce A. Williams. U.S. Navy Lt. Bruce A. Williams (1961 – 1998). “This year is the 25th anniversary of the accident that took Lt.…
Read MoreVCHS seniors recognized during annual Academic Signing Day
Several Vandalia Community High School students were celebrated last Thursday during the annual Academic Signing Day. The event honored the academic achievements of 11 upcoming graduates, who received more than $400,000 in scholarships. Those recognized during Academic Signing Day included: Owen Miller, who received the Provost Scholarship and will be attending Southern Illinois University Edwardsville…
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