The Silex Owls traveled to St. Joseph for their quarterfinal match over Bishop LeBlond. The Owls played at Phil Welch Stadium and took home a 12-8 victory on Wednesday. The win secured Silex a spot in the state Final Four. Bishop LeBlodn scored one run in the top of the first. Silex quickly answered back. […]
A parade around the square in Bowling Green culminated with a service at Memorial Gardens Cemetery on Memorial Day, Monday, May 27. The event was hosted by members of VFW Post 5553 and their auxiliary. Dr. Matt Fredrickson, a member of the VFW, offered the keynote address. Fredrickson discussed building more interest in military service. […]
There’ll be a little “new” to go with the “intriguing” when the Louisiana Area Historical Museum opens for the season today (Tuesday, May 28). Several attractions have been added to the facility at 304 Georgia Street, and more will be unveiled as the year progresses. One of the most visible changes will greet patrons as […]
The annual Torch Run was held on Thursday last week to help raise money and awareness for the Special Olympics. The event is hosted by members of the Northeast Correctional Center and local law enforcement. A photo was captured prior to the run as the torch was lit at the Pike County Courthouse. The event […]
Long-time educator and World War II veteran, Bill Mallory served as the parade marshal on Memorial Day, Monday, May 27. The event featured performances from the Bowling Green High School and Middle School bands and the elementary choir members. Find more on pages 7 and 8 of this week’s print edition.
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Louisiana Mayor Marvin Brown submitted the following article as he reflects on his first year in office as mayor. It’s been one year now since I was sworn in as Mayor of Louisiana. We’ve moved a few things forward, identified some significant challenges and started some important conversations around how to tackle those challenges and […]
Commencement ceremonies were held for the Clopton graduating class of 2019 at the high school on Sunday, May 19. Above, the class valedictorian Damian Walker and salutatorian Danielle Illy pose for a picture before the festivities. Find class picture on page 8 of this week’s print edition.
Commencement ceremonies were held for the Silex graduating class of 2019 at the high school on Friday, May 17. Above, class valedictorian Drew Kientzy and salutatorian Caitlyn Twellman smile for a picture before the festivities.Find class picture on page 8 of this week’s print edition.
Massman Construction, LLC, is preparing for work necessary to make the final roadway connections for the new Champ Clark Bridge on the Illinois side of U.S. Route 54. Temporary lane closures for this work are tentatively slated to begin on Tuesday, May 28 and conclude on Friday, May 31. Work will be conducted between the […]
