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IL Department of Transportation closing U.S. 150 crossing for renovations
Drivers in Henry County need to pay attention when driving on U.S. 150 next week. In a news release, the Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that U.S. 150 at the BNSF Railroad crossing in Henry County will be closed from Monday, May 6, through Saturday, May 11. The crossing is north of Ophiem Road. […]
Sunshine dominates our skies ahead of our next chance for storms
Improvements were slow to filter in, but it eventually helped bring some sunshine to the Stateline to round out our Monday. Furthermore, it was enough for a few of our locales to reach the 70° mark. Now, yesterday’s improvements will leave us with a much cooler start to our...
Salute to First Responders: Julie Pope
Julie Pope has served as a paramedic and teacher for the Prophetstown Ambulance Service for more than 20 years. She was honored for her service as this month’s winner of SERVPRO and Fox 18’s Salute to First Responders. Her family, friends and coworkers surprised Julie with the recognition....
Princeton Elementary custodian to allow students to shave beard, head to raise money for Douglas School
Douglas Elementary School in Princeton is looking to make improvements to the grounds surrounding its building, the school announced Sunday in a news release. Using funds from the Preschool for All grant, the school has purchased new age-appropriate playground equipment to promote physical activity, creativity and social interaction. To coincide with the arrival of the new playground equipment, the school is seeking help from the community to improve and enhance the existing landscaping by adding new plants and flowers around the building’s exterior.
Logan Junior High announces citizenship winners for third quarter
The following students were selected to receive Citizenship Awards at Logan Junior High School in Princeton for the third quarter of the 2023-24 school year. Fifth grade: Jaxson Munson, Maycie Munson, Addie Odell, Raymond Donahue, Gabriel Glover. Sixth grade: Michael Jones, Ailyn Cano. Seventh grade: Lenora Hopkins, Bryce Cochran. Eighth...
Sterling Municipal Band concert is May 1
STERLING — Sterling Municipal Band’s spring concert will be Wednesday, May 1, at Centennial Auditorium at Sterling High School. The free concert begins at 7 p.m. and will feature overtures and marches as well as chamber music spotlighting the saxophone, woodwind, brass and percussion sections.
Scooter's Coffee offering free drinks to healthcare workers May 3
(25News Now) - Healthcare workers can get a free drink at any Scooter’s Coffee location Friday, May 3. The company says the offer is good for any one drink of any size on the menu. Workers have to show a medical ID. The first 50 workers will also get...
Newman, Sterling baseball notch home wins: Monday’s SVM area roundup
Sterling 8, Eastland 4: At Sterling, the Golden Warriors took an 8-0 lead after four innings and held off the Cougars for a nonconference win on Monday. Miles Nawrocki went 2 for 4 with three RBIs, Braden Birdsley went 2 for 2 with an RBI and Rowan Workman went 2 for 3 for Sterling.
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