Area News
Hardin County Opioid Response Coalition establishes drug take back services at two locations
By Jennifer Lane Editor Individuals in Hardin County can now safely and properly dispose of unwanted, leftover, or expired medications as part of a drug take back program through a grant offered by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Family Counseling Center, Inc. is utilizing the contract as a resource in its “Be the One”…
Read MoreCougars are SIJHSAA Regional Champions; Will compete in first round at State Saturday
REGIONAL CHAMPS, L-R: Kaitlyn Dutton, Alidia Stephens, Coach Brett Oxford, Walker Bebout, Drew Vaughn, Landon Holbrook, Levi Snyder, Aiden Borum, Morgan Fricker, Nick Austin, Assistant Coach Brian Banks, Alexys Dutton, Keisha Phillips. Middle row: Nyla Sheftic, Emery Stricklin, Christian Winters, Brandon Dutton, Trafton Stallings, Nate Massie, Landon Fricker, Bryden Banks, Zac Watson, Paisley Patton,…
Read MoreSkip Brownfield honored by Congressman Shimkus for heroism during war
By Jennifer Lane, Editor On Monday, February 3, 2020, Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) presented Wendell “Skip “ Brownfield a commemorative copy of a speech he entered into the Congressional Record to honor Brownfield for his brave service in Vietnam. State Representative Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) also joined the group of proud friends who gathered at…
Read MoreHardin County Jr. High Lady Cougars Volleyball team season underway; Home game Thursday night
By Jennifer Lane Editor 2/12/20 Hardin County Junior High Teacher Heather Sanders has taken on the position of Head Coach for 2019-2020 Junior High Lady Cougars Volleyball team. Coach Rachel Kizziah was able to establish the first ever volleyball team last year, but has now taken the position as Head Coach guiding the first…
Read MoreObituary of Ethel Harrison
Ethel Harrison, age 86, of Eddyville, IL passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2020 at Carrier Mills Nursing and Rehab in Carrier Mills, IL. She was born on May 4, 1933 to the late James Clarence and Elma Mae (Gibbons) Marshall in Pope County, IL. They lived on Henry Hicks Road until the late 60’s…
Read MoreObituary of Robert Neal Stanford
Robert Neal Stanford, 81, of Rosiclare, IL died Sunday, February 9, 2020 at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, IN. Neal was born March 7, 1938 to Willard Ray and Alma Ilene Stanford of Rosiclare, IL. He was a member of the First Christian Church of Rosiclare. Neal was also a Veteran of the United States…
Read MoreWayne Gaskins
Wayne Gaskins, 68, of Elizabethtown, Illinois died on Saturday, February 1, 2020 at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, Indiana. He was born on October 2, 1951 in St. Louis, Missouri to Bert and Wilma Webb Gaskins. Wayne was a member of the Harrisburg First United Methodist Church, BPOE 1068, Harrisburg Jaycee’s, Illinois Funeral Directors association,…
Read MoreLeonard Atkinson
Leonard Atkinson, 68, of Hardin County, Illinois formally of California died on Monday, February 3, 2020 at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville IN. Leonard was born on May 16, 1951 in Hardin County to Wayne and Lois Atkinson. Leonard is survived by his wife, Leslie Atkinson of CA; daughters, Kristy Greene of Bourbonnais, IL…
Read MoreObituary of Marjorie Helen Oxford
Marjorie Helen Oxford, 91, of Rockford, departed this earthly life on Sunday, February 2, 2020. She was born on January 1, 1929 to John and Orpha Hoover in Rosiclare, Illinois. Marjorie married Hershel Oxford on January 1, 1948 in Morganfield, Kentucky. Two daughters were born to this union, Sheila and Cindi. Marjorie was a floral…
Read MoreObituary of Phyllis Ann Mittendorf
Phyllis Ann Mittendorf, age 87, of Metropolis, IL, passed away on Friday, January 31, 2020 at Mercy Health Paducah. Visitation will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. on Sunday, February 9, 2020 at Trinity Presbyterian Church in Metropolis. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. with Rev. Mike Duncan officiating. Mrs. Mittendorf…
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