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Top Of OHS Class of 2023
The top ten percent of the Okawville High class of 2023 are: 1st: Briley Rhodes and Grant Schleifer, tie for first; Kristen Althoff, Kylie Buehler, and Megan Rennegarbe, tie for third. Graduation was held Sunday afternoon. Photos and biographies of the 44 graduates, and college graduates, are in a special section.
Read MoreEaster Egg Photos
Sheppard and Bennie Dugger with Easter Bunny. See more memorable pics in the April 12th issue.
Read MoreIce Cream Stand Generates Income For 4-H Club
In Honor of 4-H 75th Anniversary Celebration By Debby Stricker The Busy Bees/Busy Belles 4-H started operating the ice cream stand at the Wheat Festival in the 1970’s. When the Women’s Club folded, Fair President Wallace Klingenberg asked 4-H leaders about taking it over. Leader Ron Going recalls making several thousand ice cream sandwiches by…
Read MoreLocal Boards on the Ballot Next Week
By Travis Volz Positions on village boards and other local governing bodies across Washington County will be up for grabs during the Consolidated General Election next Tuesday, April 4. Polls are open 6 am-7pm. Okawville Village Board Okawville has four candidates on the ballot for three spots on the Village Board. Incumbents Stacy Friedrich and…
Read MoreCounty Board Approves Bid for Jail Upgrades
By Travis Volz The Washington County Board accepted bids on county jail upgrades and approved culvert replacements during March 14 meeting. Korte and Luitjohan Contractors, Inc. submitted the lone bid for upgrades to the county jail in the amount of $289,830, which was approved per the recommendation of the building committee. Upgrades include new locking…
Read MoreTwo ILS Musicians Nominated for Lutheran Honor Band
Two musicians from Immanuel Lutheran School in Okawville were among those chosen to participate in the Illinois Lutheran Honor Band Festival March 17. Eighth graders Sophia Wood and Laney Hundelt were among students from 18 schools across the state chosen to attend the event held at Concordia Lutheran School in Peoria. They were among more…
Read MoreOkawville First Responders Assist With Accident in Clinton County
By Travis Volz First responders from Okawville were among the first on scene at an accident with injuries on Interstate 64 Friday morning. According to a report from the Illinois State Police, two people were injured when the vehicle left the road for an unknown reason. It wound up in a wooded area north of…
Read MoreMarlene Kahre Obituary
Marlene Kahre, 88 of Hoyleton, passed away at 5:04 p.m. on Wednesday, March 8, 2023 at SSM St. Mary’s Hospital in Centralia. She was born on February 10, 1935 in Hoyleton, the daughter of Gustav and Emma Nolte Dries. She was preceded in death by her parents, 2 brothers; Eugene and Allen Dries, 3 sisters;…
Read MoreHartkemeyer Set to Retire as Top Ag CEO
By Travis Volz What started out as six months or so of consulting work for Kevin Hartkemeyer resulted in a dozen year’s of work and a dramatic expansion in the size of Top Ag. Hartkemeyer, who recently announced his retirement from Top Ag, oversaw dramatic growth during his time as Chief Executive Officer. Sales ballooned…
Read MoreProgress Initiative To Host Christmas Porch Contest
The West Washington County Progress Initiative will host a “Home For The Holidays” Christmas Porch Decorating Contest Friday, December 4. A map will be created for people to drive around Okawville to see the decorated porches. Everyone will receive ballots to vote for their favorite entry. The winners will receive prizes. The event will also…
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