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State Rep. Patrick Windhorst visits with Hardin County High School students and makes donation to Regionals
118th District State Rep. Patrick Windhorst spoke with Ms. Fowler’s World History at Hardin County High School. By Jennifer Lane Editor 118th District State Representative Patrick Windhorst visited Hardin County School Monday, January 28 to present a $300 donation to Hardin County High School Athletic Director Sharon Austin. The donation is intended…
Read MoreHardin County High School Scholar Bowl places 2nd in GEC Tournament
The Hardin County High School Scholar Bowl team had a successful day last Thursday, January 24 at the annual Greater Egyptian Conference (GEC) Scholar Bowl Tournament held in Carrier Mills. The team took 2nd place to Gallatin County High School. The event was held as a 7-team round-robin tournament. Sponsor Jolene Fowler said that not…
Read MoreNathaniel Ryne Reed
Nathaniel Ryne Reed, 29, of Cave-In-Rock, IL died Thursday, January 24, 2019 at his home in Cave-In-Rock, IL. Survivors include his wife, Cindy Reed of Cave-In-Rock, IL; children, Hailey and Cole Reed of Cave-In-Rock, IL; mother, Kristin (Jason) McDonald of Metropolis, IL; father, Brian (Chandra) Reed of Rosiclare, IL; sisters, Jaedyn Reed, Hunter Reed, and…
Read MoreJames L. Brubach
James L. Brubach, 89, of Golconda, IL died January 26, 2019 at Rosiclare Rehab and Health Care Center. He was a United States Army Veteran. Survivors include his children, James R. Brubach of Bourbonnais, IL, Steven Brubach of Watseaka, IL, Dean Brubach of At. Anne, IL, and Sherry Barnes of Elizabethtown, IL; six grandchildren and…
Read MoreBonny F. Joiner
Bonny F. Joiner (nee Lievers) of Channahon, formerly of southern Illinois died Thursday, January 3, 2019 at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago, IL. She was born the daughter of the late Charles and Cleta (nee Cruson) Lievers. Survivors include her children, Michelle (Roger) Kelzer, Terry (Dana) Joiner, Angela (Kevin) Beutel, and Matthew (Erin) Joiner; grandchildren, Kristi…
Read MoreSenator Fowler hosted bill legislation presentation; Plans being made to repurpose former Work Camp as the Hardin County Detention Center
By Jennifer Lane Editor Illinois State Senator Dale Fowler invited the public and local officials to a special ceremony where House Bill 3274, legislation for the Hardin County Work Camp, was presented to Sheriff Jerry T. Fricker and his department Friday, January 18, 2019 at the former Hardin County Work Camp in Cave In Rock.…
Read MoreLydia Seiner signs to play golf with Bethel University Wildcats
Hardin County High School senior Lydia Seiner signed a letter of intent January 14, 2019 to play college level golf with the Bethel University Wildcats in McKenzie, TN. Lydia will receive a $12,000 per year (4 year max) scholarship. In addition to her golf scholarship, Lydia will also be awarded an extra $6,000 per year…
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Shawnee Communications makes donation to Cougar Basketball
Shawnee Communications assists Cougar basketball. On Wednesday, January 9, 2019, Andy Henderson, Marketing Manager for Shawnee Communications, presented Hardin County Athletic Director, Sharon Austin with a donation to provide financial assistance to the Hardin County High School Athletic Department. The $3,000 donation goes toward covering the cost of basketball shoes worn by the high school…
Read MoreShawnee Communications makes generous donation to Rosiclare’s “Friends of Library”
Shawnee Communications kicks off the new year with donation to local charity. On Wednesday, January 9, 2019, Andy Henderson, Marketing Manager for Shawnee Communications, presented the “Friends of the Library” (Rosiclare Memorial Public Library) with a much needed donation. In addition to employee contributions, the $7,080 donation included an extremely generous donation from an anonymous…
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