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Obituary of Christopher A. Cornell
Christopher Allen Cornell, 51, of Oakland, CA was born on September 20, 1967 in Harrisburg, IL and died on Monday, June 10, 2019 in California. He was a senior web designer for Ondema, Inc. He was also a writer, musician and software developer in the California Bay Area. He wrote in a wide variety of genres including science…
Read MoreCoffee Girls decorate Elizabethtown for Independence Day
The Elizabethtown Coffee Girls were at it again last week, beautifying Elizabethtown with Independence Day decorations and flowers. Pictured are Carol Conkrite, Candy Carr, Eula Mae Milligan, Donna Mau and Alicia Basil. The Coffee Girls meet each Wednesday morning at 9:00 a.m. at Town and Country Restaurant for good conversation and friendship. Though the group…
Read MoreLocal Fireworks Displays
Cave Fire/Rescue 2nd Annual 4th of July Bash Cave In Rock Riverfront Thursday, July 4 Righteous Rebels Band 7 p.m. Fireworks at Dusk —- Band only – No fireworks scheduled – July 4 – Rosiclare White Lightning Band featuring Super Cruson Location: Rosiclare Riverfront if flood recedes or Banterra Bank parking lot if not. Rain…
Read MoreFour boaters rescued in Ohio River; Search continues for one still missing
The search for missing boater has been suspended due to the increased water levels, brush build up, and current speeds. Once the river recedes the search will resume. By Jennifer Lane Editor Hardin County Sheriff’s Department received a call of an emergency on the Ohio River near the Rosiclare Riverfront Park & Campground on Thursday,…
Read More30th Annual Ohio River Sweep
Several groups of volunteers gathered to clean up the Hardin County banks of the Ohio River in all three towns, Cave In Rock, Elizabethtown, and Rosiclare as part of the 30th Annual Ohio River Sweep last Saturday, June 15, 2019. Pictured above is the Cave In Rock team led by Ron and Barb Schierbaum. The…
Read MoreThousands stolen from American Fluorite Museum
Boarded up main entrance door after thieves break in. By Heather Rash Reporter The American Fluorite Museum in Rosiclare, IL recently encountered more bad luck since the devastating furnace fire back in February 2019 that closed the museum doors. On Saturday, June 15, 2019, museum board member and volunteer Gwynn Johnson discovered the the museum…
Read MoreRichard Andrew Thomas
Richard Andrew Thomas, 50, of Elizabethtown, IL died on Tuesday, June 18, 2019 at his home. He was born on May 6, 1969 to Marvin and Janice Thomas in Rosiclare, IL. Richard is survived by his wife, Helen Thomas of Carrier Mills, IL; children, Andrew Thomas of Denver, CO, Drake Thomas of Cave-In-Rock, IL,…
Read MoreLinda Gail Knight
Linda Gail Knight, 73, of Marion, IL, formerly of Rosiclare, IL, died Saturday, June 15, 2019 at her home in Marion, IL. Survivors include her husband, David Knight of Marion, IL; son, David (Melissa) Dubrava of Creal Springs, IL; step-daughter, Stephanie Gorbacz of Marion, IL; and grandchildren, Noah, Gavin, Gwen and Draven. She was preceded…
Read MoreKids kicked off Summer Reading Program with cool and sweet treat
Kids met Monday, June 3 for the first Summer Reading Programs date at the Rosiclare Memorial Public Library. It was a wonderful start to the summer program. The group had to move out of the library to the Fluorspar Festival Committee community room due to the great turn out of about 27 kids and many…
Read MoreNational HIV Testing Day to be held June 27
Thursday, June 27, 2019, is National HIV Testing Day. Heartland CARES, Inc. (HCI) is joining forces with other agencies to hold three simultaneous HIV testing events in local communities for National HIV Testing Day. First observed in 1985, National HIV Testing Day (NHTD) is held each year on June 27. On this day, clinics, health…
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