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Velma Delores Frazier
Velma Delores Frazier, 87, of Elizabethtown, IL died Monday, May 27, 2019 at Rosiclare Rehab and Health Care Center. She was a member of the First Christian Church of Rosiclare. Survivors include her son, Charles (Debbie) Soward II of Rosiclare, IL; daughter, Kim (Stan) Frazier-Cotton of Henderson, KY; sister, Barbara Barger of Newburgh, IN;…
Read MoreFOID overhaul moves forward despite constitutional concerns
Gun owners would be required to be fingerprinted, pay increased fee By LINDSEY SALVATELLI Capitol News Illinois [email protected] SPRINGFIELD — A bill that would strengthen the state’s Firearm Owner’s Identification Act to better recover guns from people who’ve had their card revoked or suspended passed the Illinois House in a 62-52 vote Wednesday. …
Read MoreMale lawmakers urge Senate to follow House in passing abortion bill
Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, says Wednesday that women’s rights are “under attack across this country,” in states such as Georgia, Alabama, Missouri and Ohio, but he is proud the Illinois House approved the Reproductive Health Act. He encouraged the Senate to follow the chamber’s lead. With Welch (from left) are Sen. Robert Peters, D-Chicago,…
Read MoreIllinois Senate passes marijuana legalization bill
Significant changes from initial draft helped bring on some GOP support By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois [email protected] SPRINGFIELD – The state of Illinois is one step closer to legalizing recreational marijuana. The Illinois Senate voted Wednesday to pass the bill, sending it to the House for consideration in the final…
Read MoreDonna Barger
Donna Barger, 66, of Golconda, Illinois died Friday, May 24, 2019 at her home in Golconda, Illinois. She was born February 28, 1953 in Kentucky to Henry Dallas Walker and Helen Ophelia (Taber) Walker. Donna is survived by her son, Shannon (Christy) Fisher of Rosiclare and Gail (Devin) Janisch of Golconda; nine grandchildren, Kyle, Kenton,…
Read MoreJohn William Hall
John William Hall, 79, of Elizabethtown, IL died Tuesday, May 28, 2019 at Hardin County General Hospital. He was the member of the Methodist Faith. Survivors include his wife, Corinna Hall of Elizabethtown, IL; children, William Henry (Brenda) Hall of Elizabethtown, IL and Russell Gene (LaDonna) Hall of Elizabethtown, IL; grandchildren, Jessie [as called by…
Read MoreRobert Franklin Cronkite
Robert Franklin Cronkrite, 80, of Elizabethtown, IL died Tuesday, May 28, 2019 at Rosiclare Rehab and Health Care Center. Robert had a 40 plus year career as a Local 597 Pipefitter and retired in 2000. Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Carole Johnson Cronkrite; son, Marc (Amanda) Cronkrite; daughter, Vicki (Billy) Vogt; grandchildren,…
Read MoreMemorial Day service in Rosiclare Riverfront Park
The Paul C. Rowan American Legion post #571’s held its annual Memorial Day Service on Monday, May 27. The event was held at the Rosiclare Riverfront Park where those who participated were blessed with shade and breezes from the Ohio River. This solemn occasion allowed all in attendance to show respect, support, honor for the…
Read MoreHardin County Archery hosts successful Regional qualifier; Armstrong, Cullum, Hicks, Lane, Mosby, Oxford place in tournament
Forty-one shooters took part in Hardin County Archery’s S3DA regional qualifier Saturday, May 18. Teams from the Southern Illinois region were represented in the tournament; some travelling nearly two hours to attend. After a brief safety meeting, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a prayer by Adriana Armstrong, contestants made their way to the 20…
Read MoreKenny Lee Hale
Kenny Lee Hale, age 63, of Harrisburg, died at 9:50 a.m. Friday, May 24, 2019 in Harrisburg Medical Center. He was born November 9, 1955 in Harrisburg to Charlotte (Lindsay) Hale and the late Claude E. Hale. Kenny is survived by his mother, Charlotte Hale of Harrisburg; brother, Doug Hale of Harrisburg; two nephews,…
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