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Martinsville Man found guilty in connection to Marshall murder
CLARK COUNTY, Ill. (WTWO/WAWV)– A Martinsville man has been found guilty of 2nd-degree murder in connection to 2023 stabbing. Donmick Zedell, a 30-year-old man from Martinsville, was arrested in July in connection to the death of Louis Riggs. Riggs was killed in a stabbing. According to court documents, closing arguments in the case were presented […]
Brick House Bar & Grill in Charleston shuts down
CHARLESTON, Ill. (WAND) - Brick House Bar & Grill in Charleston has shut down. On Facebook, the restaurant announced it is closed until further notice, due to new ownership. "We have appreciated all of our loyal customers that we've met along the way and we will miss you all," the restaurant posted.
2024 IHSA girls track and field finals live updates: Elmwood/Brimfield pole vaulter sets state record, wins title
It's championship day for Illinois girls track and field athletes. Athletes from across the state compete Saturday in the 2024 Illinois High School Association girls track and field state finals at O'Brien Field at Eastern Illinois University in Charleston. Follow along here as we update how athletes from around Peoria finish on the blue...
Top of the Morning, May 17, 2024
Want to purchase today’s print edition? Here’s a map of single-copy locations. On Fridays, we’ll spotlight the men and women serving up cold ones and conversation in our neck of the woods. Let us know about your favorite bartender by emailing ltaylor@news-gazette.com. After three years at Route...
Cicada celebration to be held at Tuscola gallery
TUSCOLA, Ill. (WCIA) — The Vault Art Gallery in Tuscola is holding “CicadaPalooza,” a special exhibit this weekend to celebrate the start of the legendary cicada season. This year will have an extra-large cicada season, as the Northern Illinois brood, which emerges every 17 years, and the southern brood which emerges every 13 years, are […]
Patterson sets sights on multiple state titles
CHARLESTON — Lia Patterson was already one hurdle ahead of everyone else after the opening 100 meters. It was clear the Tuscola junior was going to win the final heat of the 300-meter hurdles at the Class 1A girls’ state track and field prelims Thursday afternoon, so it became a race against the clock.
Mattoon School District addresses logo issue
MATTOON, Ill. (WAND) - Mattoon Community Unit School District 2 is addressing the district's branding and logos. Community members have been outspoken on the issue. "As a district, we are utilizing a block ‘M’ logo, which has seen many variations over the years. By choosing to brand consistently across the district, we are attempting to establish a distinct identity, which is easily recognizable throughout our community and beyond," the District said in a statement on Facebook.
Diner delights: Business owners open new restaurant in Illinois
ARTHUR, Ill. — On the main road through downtown Arthur stands a relatively new restaurant that has a menu of diner-style food that will satisfy the appetite of customers whether they are there for breakfast, lunch or something sweet for dessert. Max’s Family Diner opened on April 7 in...
Watch Prairie Fire’s recent feature on Flesor’s Candy Kitchen
Flesor’s Candy Kitchen in nearby Tuscola has been in operation since 1871. Last year, Flesor’s Candy Kitchen received a $40,000 grant from the Backing Historic Small Restaurants Grant Program, which is helpful no doubt, but now the historic establishment needs more help after a recent discovery about the structural damage to their building:
Sheila Shotts to retire after 50 years with Martinsville Elementary
MARTINSVILLE, Ill. (WTWO/WAWV) — At the end of the school year Sheila Shotts, a teacher at Martinsville Elementary, is going to retire after 50 years of molding young minds. In this time, Shotts has been making an impact on everyone that has been around her at Martinsville Elementary. Principal Sheri Cooper had her as a […]
Shrum, Rashid, Landwehr and Orwig headed to state track and field finals
The Titans and several other area teams competed in the IHSA 1A Farmington Sectional on Wednesday. Mercer County topped the 18- team field with 92 points and Annawan-Wethersfield was seventh with 45.5 points. Three members of the Annawan-Wethersfield boys track and field team have advanced to the IHSA 1A state...
14 Peoria-area girls who could win 2024 IHSA track and field state titles this weekend
It's medal season. The Illinois High School Association girls track and field state meet takes place over the next two days, starting with the Class 1A prelims on Thursday and concluding with the Class 2A and 3A ones on Friday in Charleston at Eastern Illinois University's O'Brien Field blue track. The finals in every event are 10 a.m. Saturday in all three classes — Class 1A, 2A and 3A — and the wheelchair division. ...
Rudibaugh wins Athlete of the Week
CHARLESTON (WCIA) — Adam Rudibaugh is the WCIA 3 Athlete of the Week. The Charleston tennis star is 14-3 in singles and 7-7 in doubles play for a total of 21-10. He is a two-time state doubles qualifier but says his most recent achievement is the one that makes him proudest. “My biggest accomplishment is […]
US 40 dump truck crash injures one
CLARK COUNTY, Ill. (WTWO/WAWV) — A crash involving a dump truck on U.S. 40 in Clark County left one driver injured Tuesday morning. According to Illinois State Police, the incident occurred at the intersection of U.S. 40 and N 1030th Street at 9:23 a.m. Investigating troopers found that a vehicle was traveling westbound on the […]
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