Hiking News
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The River-to-River Trail Society will offer a guided hike Saturday, October 8, from Sand Cave to Bell Smith Springs. The hike is open to the public and free of charge. Meet at 10:00 a.m. at Hunting Branch picnic area at Bell Smith Springs, off Forest Road 848 in Pope County. Bring own water and a snack. This is a moderately strenuous hike, intended for hikers in reasonably good condition. Sturdy shoes highly recommended. No dogs please. For information call ((618) 276-4864 or (618) 499-2337.
News
The following story was submitted local historian Jim Keasler.
Joe Peck Smith Hanging, WWII and Charles Keasler
On a February night in 1945, I was in the small town of Brunssum, Holland just across the border from Germany. Like m
Church News
If you are reading your newspaper before noon on Thursday, you still have time to get to The National Day of Prayer Observance at noon at the Gazebo in the center of town. This year’s theme is “One Nation Under God.”
Local News
A very big congratulations to the Gallatin County HIgh School Boys Baseball team. They are the 2012 Regional Champions.
Crimes & Accidents
May 2, 2012
Wednesday morning at about 8:30 AM another horrific accident happened on Illinois Rt. 13 between New and Old Shawneetown. According to the police report, a coal truck driven by 72 year old Glen Shewmaker was heading East. The
School News
The Gallatin County Junior-Senior Prom was held Friday, May 4th 2012 in the high school gym. The theme for the night was “Take My Breath Away”. Sean Adams and Charli Belford were crowned king and queen. Sean is the son of Jeff and
Obituaries
Bobby John Rider, age 61 lifelong resident of Ridgway died Wednesday, May 9, 2012 at his home surrounded by his family. Bobby John was born on December 26, 1950 in Shawneetown, IL to J.W. and Joyce (Hopson) Rider. Bobby John served his co
Opinion / Columns
This is my 99th edition of the Omaha News. I can’t believe it has been that many! It has been two years since I took over the Omaha News.
We have had many new babies come along and even a set of twins. There has been way too many Omah
Sports
Friday, Feb. 24, 2012
Gallatin County Hawks Zachary McGuire and Bryant Aud have advanced in the 3 Point shootout. McGuire sank 9 and Aud put down 11 Friday night before the final game of the Regional at Norris City. They both now advance
Announcements
Thank you for the many acts of kindness at the time of our loss. The memorial donations, masses, flowers, food, and other tributes were greatly appreciated. Special thanks to Msgr. Joe Lawler, Rev. Steven Beatty, Pastoral Associate Jean Wills, Mike a
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The River-to-River Trail Society will offer a guided hike Saturday, October 8, from Sand Cave to Bell Smith Springs. The hike is open to the public and free of charge. Meet at 10:00 a.m. at Hunting Branch picnic area at Bell Smith Springs, off Forest
Business News
Bloomington, Ill. —
Farmer leaders in Illinois have identified government regulations as the biggest threat to farm profitability in the state in the next decade.
In all, 399 farmers completed a survey gauging their outlook
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