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Okawville Students in Court for Mock Trial
Okawville Junior High students received an introduction to the criminal justice system last week when they took part in a mock court event at the Washington County Judicial Center. The event was held in Judge Dan Emge’s courtroom in the hopes of showing students what happens in a jury trial. “A lot of times kids…
Read MoreTruck Pulled from Locust Creek Near DuBois
The mystery behind the truck in the creek off DuBois Blacktop has been solved. The driver, Anthony Guffey of Tamaroa, reported the incident in the days following the accident. He says he felt lucky to get out at all. “The truck went off the road into the water, and it wasn’t long before I felt…
Read MoreMeier to serve as Vice-Chairman of Downstate GOP
Republican members of the Downstate GOP elected State Representative Charlie Meier to serve as their Vice-Chairman. The Downstate GOP consists of a majority of republican representatives serving in the Illinois General Assembly. Rep. Meier’s mission, “elect more downstate republicans to the State House and work towards gaining the majority in the House of Representatives.” “I’m…
Read MoreCounty Basketball Players, Coaches Receive Honors
Belleville News Democrat Girls Teams Okawville High Lady Rocket Kathryn Lohman (Sr.) was named to the Third team of the Belleville News Democrat 1A-2A 2019 All Area Basketball Team. Raegan Luechtefeld and Kymberly Schmitt were named Honorable Mention. Nashville’s Libby Ahlers (Sr.) was named to the Second Team, and Rylee Luechtefeld was named to the…
Read MoreVoters Decide in Election Last Week
The Okawville Village Board and the West Washington County Unit District School Board will both have new looks after last week’s election. Cathy Cook was elected to one of the spots on the school board, and Jeannie Millikin will join the Okawville Village Board of Trustees. Cook was elected to the board with 282 votes,…
Read MoreHistorical Society To Honor WWII Veterans At Annual Banquet
The Washington County Historical Society is hosting a D-Day 75th Anniversary celebration April 27 to honor county WWII veterans. The society is now collecting names, rank, and military branches of county people who served to post at this event as part of the military display. Please submit that information to the WCHS P.O. Box 9,…
Read MoreThe Bounty Of The Hunt
Area families enjoyed “Lunch with the Easter Bunny”, put on by the Chamber of Commerce, and a giant Easter Egg Hunt sponsored by the Lions Club. Both events were held at the RBM Golf Course last weekend.
Read MoreWhat’s Happening Around Town
Holy Week Happenings Immanuel Lutheran Church, Okawville Thursday, April 18 at 7pm – Maundy Thursday Service with Holy Communion Friday, April 19 at 7pm – Good Friday Service Easter Sunday, April 21: 7am – Sunrise Service with Holy Communion 8:30am – Sunday School Easter Breakfast in ILS gym 9am – Sunday School Easter Program in…
Read MoreMelton to Appear on NCIS: New Orleans Tonight
Chuck Melton of Hoyleton will appear in tonight’s episode of NCIS: New Orleans. Melton, who competes in wheelchair rugby for Team USA, filmed his scenes last winter in New Orleans. The episode features Daryl Mitchell, one of the show’s leads, competing in wheelchair rugby. Melton and several members of Team USA were players in the…
Read MoreOkawville Man Arrested on Felony Grooming Charges
An Okawville man is facing three felony charges relating to sexual solicitation of a minor after being arrested last week by the Okawville Police Department. Shawn M. Lindsay, 33, was charged with three Class 4 felonies relating to communications with what he believed to be a minor earlier this month. Lindsay was charged with unlawful…
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