Richard Karmeier
Richard F. “Rich” Karmeier, 78 of New Minden, passed away at 7:25 a.m. on Tuesday, November 21, 2023 at his residence with his family by his side. He was born on August 29, 1945 in Centralia, the son of Arthur and Lorene Brueggemann Karmeier. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother Ralph…
Read MoreLetters To Santa Being Collected at Okawville Village Hall
Santa’s Elves announce they have placed a “Letters for Santa” box in front of the Okawville Village Hall for anyone (of all ages) who would like to send a letter to Santa. The Elves ask, please deposit your letter in the box no later than December 19th. By doing so, this allows the Elves time…
Read MoreIDNR reminds deer hunters to be safe when hunting from tree stands
IDNR reminds deer hunters to be safe when hunting from tree stands Tree stands are the No. 1 source of hunting-related accidents in Illinois SPRINGFIELD – As people across Illinois prepare for this weekend’s firearm deer season, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources is urging hunters to use safety harnesses when hunting from tree stands…
Read MoreCross Country Awards Night
Receiving Awards: Will Tepe, Most Improved; Ryker Obermeier, Most Valuable Runner; Lydia Luechtefeld, Rocket Award; Caroline Tepe, Most Valuable Runner; Nora Wood, Most Improved. by Coach Tricia Schleifer On Sunday, November 12, the OHS Cross Country Team held its annual Awards Night. Summer Run Club acknowledges any runner who completes at least 100 miles with…
Read MoreDuBois Bus Driver Injured In Accident
By Debby Stricker Dennis Shemonic of DuBois was injured in an accident Thursday afternoon when the school bus he was driving hit the back of a semi-trailer. The accident occurred on Route 51 near DuQuoin when the front of the bus hit the rear of a semi truck’s trailer… Read more in the November 15…
Read MoreOkawville School Presents Veterans Day Program
Laura Cook reads her Voice of Democracy Essay, which won first place. Anna Herzig reads her Patriots Pen Essay, which won first place. by Debby Stricker Coast Guard Petty Officer Cameron Martin gave a message about military service and legacy at the Okawville School Veterans Day Assembly Thursday. Officer Martin said he quit a well-paying…
Read MoreNashville Library Hosts Taste Of India
All Mart owner Paul Patel and his sisters, Kinjal Pandya and Priyanka Patel serve Indian food that the sisters prepared at the Nashville Library. By Debby Stricker All Mart owner Paul Patel and his sisters, Priyanka Patel and Kinjal Pandya hosted a Taste of India at the Nashville Library Thursday. Donations were accepted for the…
Read MoreOkawville High Homecoming Court
Homecoming Court (from left to right): Freshmen attendants: Cadee Wiedwilt and Dilan Ramos-Alvarez; Sophomore attendants: Caroline Tepe and Jack Schuetz; Junior attendants: Camryn Wiedwilt and Calvin Maynard; Senior Queen and King Candidates: Adysen Harre, Bennett Krohne, Alayna Kraus, Riley Clark, Madisyn Wienstroer and Rylan Nelson. The dance will be held Saturday, November 18 from 7…
Read MoreEmotional Scars Of Vietnam War Last A Life Time
Janet and Robert Hamil By Debby Stricker It’s been over 50 years since Robert Hamil saw the horrors of combat in Vietnam. But the misery and death still appear in the dreams of the rural Ashley man. Hamil returned home from Vietnam with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. He was not diagnosed or treated for the…
Read MoreHadley Alvin Dressler & Wyley Thomas Dressler
Hadley Alvin Dressler & Wyley Thomas Dressler Twins born to Nick and Hilary Dressler of rural Venedy died shortly after their births on November 6, 2023 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Richmond Heights, Missouri Hadley Alvin was born at 11:41a.m., weighing 3 lbs and was 12 inches long. Wyley Thomas was born at 11:43 a.m.,…
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