Billy W. Reynolds
Billy Wayne Reynolds Mr. Billy Wayne Reynolds of Dubois, IL, departed this life at SSM Good Samaritan in Mt. Vernon, IL on Thursday, December 3, 2020 at 11:10 PM. He had attained the age of 79 years, 8 months and 4 days. Mr. Reynolds was born on March 29, 1941 in Bradford, TN, the son…
Read MoreSouthern Illinois Rotary 6510 Donates $1,000 in PPE Supplies To Washington County
By Leah Williams [email protected] Washington County emergency services recently received $1,000 in personal protection equipment, thanks to a grant from the Rotary Club International. Joe Miller, director of disaster response for the Rotary District 6510, said Washington County is one of 28 counties in Southern Illinois that has been given the donations. “We are…
Read MoreAnother Successful Rummage Sale For The State Theater
The annual Holiday Rummage Sale that was held recently at the Washington County Fairgrounds brought out several holiday bargain shoppers. Proceeds from the sale benefit the State Theater and its operating costs. The theater has remained closed since March amid growing health concerns and continuous restrictions put in place by the coronavirus pandemic. Those involved…
Read MoreLyle Kirgan
Lyle Kirgan Lyle Kirgan, 80, of Ashley, passed away, Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon. He was born November 7, 1940 in Odin, the son of Harry Kirgan and Ozelma (Brewer) Kirgan. He married Linda Sensel on November 23, 1961 and she survives in Ashley. In addition to…
Read MoreJoshua ‘Josh’ R. Ritter
Joshua ‘Josh’ R. Ritter Joshua ‘Josh’ R. Ritter, 24 years, of Columbia, IL, passed away on November 30, 2020 at Barnes Jewish Medical Center, St. Louis, MO. He was born March 29, 1996, in St. Louis, MO. Josh was a graduate of SLU High School – Class of 2014, and a founding member of the…
Read More42 Additional COVID-19 Cases Now Reporting
The Washington County Health Department said the county added 42 new lab-confirmed cases of coronavirus from Dec. 1 and 2. The residents include two males 6 to 10 years old; one male 11 to 15 years old; two females 16 to 19 years old; two females and three males in their 20s; three females and…
Read MoreDaniel Frank Kujawa
Daniel Frank Kujawa, 78, of Du Bois, passed away at 5:20 P.M., Monday, November 30, 2020 at the Deaconess-Gateway Hospital in Evansville, IN. Daniel had been a steel worker for Steel Works in Granite City, IL. He was a member of the St. Charles Catholic Church in Du Bois. Daniel was also a member of…
Read More“I Have Been So Blessed”
Judge Karmeier Reflects On Life, Lessons And Rising Up To The State’s Highest Court By Leah Williams [email protected] Lloyd Karmeier’s office is full of treasures, mementos from his storied career in public service and in the courtroom. Certificates, photographs, answering messages from those who have helped him in his election. There are even bricks from…
Read MoreWoodrome Signs To Play Softball With DePauw University
NCHS senior and softball standout Josie Woodrome has signed on to become a Tiger with DePauw University in Greencastle, IN. Woodrome said she is lookingforward to playing with team as she advances her softball career at the collegiate level. “It’s something I’ve dreamed of,” Woodrome said. “I liked that it was not just abut playing…
Read MoreVideo: Christmas Tree Arrives At City Hall
It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas! City workers have put up the large Christmas tree in front of the Nashville City Hall. The tree will be lit up as part of the annual Nashville Hometown Christmas event, which will look a little different than it has in the past. Check out the rundown…
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