Beloved floating river restaurant begins new chapter: The FISH DOCK RIVER RESTAURANT now open under new management May 22, 2026 K9 Spartan passes state certification May 22, 2026 Honored across the Atlantic; Pvt. Lowell Rotes esteemed as a fallen hero May 15, 2026 K-9 Spartan awarded medal for his first successful life-saving track March 5, 2026 Spartan: Rosiclare’s new K-9 to serve Hardin County December 5, 2025 “The Volunteer” September 30, 2025 Hardin County Independent wins awards from Southern Illinois Editorial Association’s Better Newspaper Contest December 2, 2024 Independent wins awards in SIEA Contest December 20, 2023 Julia Hurford Farley named 2022 SIEA Master Editor; Independent wins more awards January 17, 2023 Hardin County Independent wins two awards in 2021 SIEA Better Newspaper Contest November 29, 2021 Latest E-Edition Area News Obituary of Cynthia “Cindy” McMaster Hendley June 2, 2026 Obituary of Michael Joseph “Joey” DeGrave June 1, 2026 Obituary of Freda A. Neault June 1, 2026 Area Sports Lady Cougars Jr. High JV Volleyball team brings home first ever trophy for Hardin County March 9, 2022 Cougars won 2nd place in the Little Greater Egyptian Conference Tournament March 3, 2022 Saturday was a good day to be a Cougar; Cougars are winners of two championships in one day! March 3, 2022 National Headlines
