It was pretty much an uneventful week at my house and in my family for once. No one got put in jail or had a car wreck. None of my daughters called home from 70 miles away at midnight to tell me her furnace has stopped and what was I going to do to fix...
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Over $30,000 raised for Kelly Miller
Everyone who knows Kelly Miller of Galesburg is aware he is a friend to everyone who is always ready to strike up a conversation or share a laugh. But after the final guest left a benefit held in his honor which raised over $30,000 on Friday night, Mar. 2, Kelly was full of emotion and speechless....
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Jasper County Crime Stoppers has productive first year
Jasper County Crime Stoppers is already making a difference for local law enforcement and community safety in its inaugural year. Newton Police Sgt. Chris Wing shared the results of the anonymous crime reporting program during a recent Newton Police Department Lunch and Learn.
“The beauty of Crime Stoppers is, this is what it is all about:...
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Serving U.S.: Ralph Van Wyk, U.S. Army Radio Operator
Serving U.S.: Ralph Van Wyk, U.S. Army Radio Operator
In 1952, Ralph Van Wyk of Sully, now 87, always had aspirations of becoming a farmer. But at age 20, with a war going on, he found it difficult to become firmly established in his dream. Van Wyk and many other young men his age were soon...
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FROM THE KITCHEN: National Meatball Day is Mar. 9
This Friday, Mar. 9, is National Meatball Day, one of those “national day” oddities that has somehow made it into the calendar. But nobody really seems to know the source of the occasion. As far as this meatball lover is concerned, that’s okay by me. I just love the opportunity to eat meatballs and anything...
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The DeeZee Spirit by Darrell Zegers Mar. 8, 2018
During the winter, I get stuck in the house watching TV. There are a few programs I like.
The professional bull riders show is probably my favorite late on Sunday night.
People surely have their own opinion. There are shows I detest, like “Will and Grace.”
The next stupid thing on TV is the commercials. There are several...
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City of Sully wants to hear from YOU!
Sully Community Meeting
Monday, Mar. 5 • 6:30 p.m.
Sully Community Center
Anyone interested in the future of the Sully community is encouraged to attend a community meeting on Monday, Mar. 5, at 6:30 p.m. in the Sully Community Center. The meeting is being hosted by the City of Sully, Sully Betterment...