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The engagement of Mary Kemp and Anthony Wayne Cathers, both of Murrayville, is being announced. The future bride is the daughter of Eugene and Sandra Kemp of Jacksonville. She graduated from...
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WEDDING
Emily Alison Heaton and Alex David Miller were united in marriage Oct. 8, 2016. Linda Strader presided over the 3:30 p.m. outdoor ceremony at Lost Hill Lake in St. Clair, Missouri. The bride is the...
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ENGAGEMENT
The upcoming wedding of Abby Lorraine Ala and Anthony Lee Roberts, both of Winchester, is being announced. The future bride is the daughter of Dwight and Jan Ala of Winchester. She graduated from...
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Thanks for help with fire relief efforts We would like to express our thanks to the many community members, companies, friends from around the state and beyond who heard our call to action and...
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IC alum was 1st governor of Dakota Territory
The first governor of Dakota Territory in 1861 was William Jayne, who owed his appointment to his friendship with Abraham Lincoln. Though regarded as a man of integrity, Jayne brought some unusual...
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Sills 60th
Ray and Darlene Sills of #7 Merrygrove celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary with dinner out with their family. Ray Sills and Darlene Heitman were married April 14, 1957, at Nauvoo by Elder Harold...
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ENGAGEMENT
The engagement of Lora Beth Hardwick and David James Monroe, both of Caseyville, is being announced. The future bride is the daughter of Michael Hardwick and Penny Hardwick, both of Jacksonville. She...
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Barbara and Harry Scott will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary Thursday. They were married on April 27, 1957, in the old Our Saviour Church by Father Kennedy. They honeymooned at Lake of the...
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Pop art chairs to be auctioned at Beaux Arts Ball dance
The Art Association of Jacksonville is poised to celebrate the 60th anniversary of its annual Beaux Arts Ball on Saturday, April 29. Titled “Pop Revolution: Revive the Movement,” the event serves as...
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Five generations
Five generations gathered for a family photo recently. In front are Abby Scribner, holding her daughter, Adeline Six. In back are Randy (from left), Ryan and Lee Scribner. .neFileBlock { margin-bottom:...
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Katherine Hackett crowned Beaux Arts Ball queen
Katherine Spencer Hackett was crowned queen of the 2017 Beaux Arts Ball, “Pop Revolution: Revive the Movement,” Saturday evening at the Jacksonville High School Bowl. She is the daughter of Steve and...
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ANNIVERSARY
Fred and Milly Clinton of 513 Old Route 36, Alexander, celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary Monday. Fred Clinton and Milly Wallace were married April 24, 1992, at Grace Methodist Church in...
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ENGAGEMENT
The engagement of Kate Kimble of Skokie, formerly of Jacksonville, and Stephen Tompkins, also of Skokie, is being announced. The future bride is the daughter of Jim and Lisa Kimble of Jacksonville. She...
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Bank sponsors Easter egg hunt
The Farmers State Bank Winchester Easter egg hunt was held Friday, April 14, at Monument Park. Over 1,500 eggs stuffed with chocolate, taffy and other candy were scattered into three sections of the...
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Arbor Day still celebrated in some areas
Earth Day is not the only date on the calendar in April to honor the environment. Another spring holiday with many of the same ideals has been around for a lot longer, though few notice today. In many...
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Big Brothers/Big Sisters honors high school student
Big Brothers Big Sisters of West Central Illinois recently honored Triopia Junior-Senior High School student Bailey Littleton (right) as its Big Sister of the Year. Program director Andrea Murray...
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Big Brothers/Big Sisters honors mentor
Big Brothers-Big Sisters of West Central Illinois recently honored Schuyler-Industry Community Unit School District No. 5 high school student Matt Smith (second from left) as its Big Brother of the...
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4-H donates birthday bags
Kathleen Finkle (left) of HELPS Ministry recently accepted 30 “Birthday Bags” from Morgan County 4-H members Anne Becker (center) and Rachel Edwards. The bags, which include baking pans, cake mix, a...
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DeOrnellas-Martin
Claire Martin and A.J. DeOrnellas are announcing their engagement and upcoming wedding on May 27. Claire is the daughter of Mike and Mary Martin of Curryville, Missouri. She graduated in 2014 from...
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Cox-Mathis
Paige Mathis of Scottville and Ian Cox of Palmyra announce their engagement. The bride-elect is the daughter of Joe and Becky Camerer of Scottville and the late Kurt Mathis. She is the granddaughter of...
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