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Former local library director going strong in Illinois

Natalie Bazan Sarosta, who was library director at Hopkins and director of the Dorr Township Library for four years, continues as director of the North Riverside Library in Illinois. She…

Editor August 19, 2024

Articles

Council OKs purchase of equipment for new fire truck

This isn't the new truck expected soon. It was used to escort the WHS football team to its post-season playoff football game last November against South Christian. But it's fair…

Editor August 19, 2024

Features

Watermelon salad is a surprisingly delicious combo

A surprisingly delicious combo that’s something new to take to pot lucks that everyone enjoys. The amounts really depend on the size of the watermelon and your taste! Ingredients: Watermelon…

Editor August 18, 2024

Editorial

Should local taxes be used to create a ‘healthy bidness climate?’

ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced” article. It is an editorial by the editor. “The purpose of gummint is to create a healthy bidness climate.” — An unknown…

Editor August 18, 2024

Articles

New dentist caught in the crosshairs of parking dispute

Dr. Paul Ingles, Wayland’s newest dentist, has become one of the first business casualties of the feud about parking between the City of Wayland and Aqua In Vino owner Arny…

Editor August 16, 2024

Articles

Leighton to ask for 2 millage renewals only in Nov. 5 vote

The Leighton Township Board has decided to go back to the drawing board on seeking millage approval in the wake of the defeats of two proposals for increases in the…

Editor August 15, 2024

Columns

Yes, It’s True: The fight over crowd sizes may not even matter

“So many things I could have done, but crowds got in my way.” — Apologies to Joni Mitchell, It’s “clouds.” All this fuss once again about the size of crowds…

Editor August 15, 2024

Articles

Martin Fire & Rescue welcomes high school senior

The Martin Township Board Wednesday evening agreed to a “one-time exception” by approving the hire of a Martin High School senior to a position on the fire department. Martin Fire…

Editor August 15, 2024

Columns

Army Bob: So what about Gov. Tim Walz and ‘stolen valor’?

by Robert M. Traxler Free speech does not include “hate speech,” free speech does not include incorrect speech, free speech does not include hurtful speech? This is holy grail among…

Editor August 15, 2024

Obituaries

Service will be Saturday for ‘Bones’ Cardiff

Herman “Bones” Cardiff, age 83, died at his home in Shelbyville Tuesday, Aug. 13. Bones enjoyed traveling all over the United States with Nancy in their motor home. He was…

Editor August 15, 2024