Several city officials and representatives of companies related to the massive Georgia Street project braved the cold on Monday to officially break ground on the $4.5 million venture. Mayor Bart Niedner offered a few remarks about the project and what it means for Louisiana. “Georgia Street means many things to us. It is the spine […]
Bowling Green officials took the oath of office at the Board of Aldermen meeting on Monday, April 16. Pictured from left: Mark Bair (Ward 2), Craig Burnett (Ward 3), Diane Kirkpatrick (Ward 1-unexpired), Mike Pugh (Ward 1) and Mayor Don Hunter. The board also elected Kirkpatrick as board president and Terry Burris as vice president […]
Martinsburg will be welcoming spring on Friday, April 27, with the annual Cruise Night and Car Show. Martinsburg Area Community Betterment Council will host the 15th annual event from 5-8 p.m. While it might be a bit early in the season for the true car show enthusiasts, the get-together is sure to invoke some spring […]
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John Michael Griffith (“Mr. G”) departed this life from his home in Vandalia on Monday, March 26, 2018 to join his Lord and his departed loved ones in his heavenly home. He was 73 years old. Visitation will be held on Friday, April 20 from 5-7 p.m. A memorial service will be held the following […]
Charles B. Prater, 82, of Pleasant Hill, Ill., died Monday, April 9, 2018 at Liberty Village in Pittsfield surrounded by his family. Funeral services were Thursday at 2 p.m., at the Lummis Funeral home in Pleasant Hill conducted by Pastors Don Hannel and Clint Weir. Burial will follow at Crescent Heights Cemetery in Pleasant Hill. Visitation […]
Patrick Joseph Cody, 69, of Silex died Tuesday, April 10, 2018 at his home. Funeral services were at 11 a.m., Saturday at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church in Millwood with Fr. Charles Tichacek officiating. Burial was at St. Alphonsus Cemetery in Millwood. Visitation was Friday from 4-8 p.m., at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Millwood. […]
Leon Knock, 92, of Louisville died Wednesday, April 11, 2018 at his home in Louisville. Funeral Mass was at 10 a.m., Saturday at St. Clement Catholic Church in St. Clement with the Rev. Jason T. Doke, S.T.L. officiating. Burial was in St. Clement Cemetery. Leon was born May 3, 1925 in Hobart, the son of […]
Emma Ann Hopke, 5 ½ months, died Friday, April 13, 2018 in the loving arms of her family at home in rural Vandalia. Funeral services were Sunday at 4 p.m., at the First Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Joel Montgomery officiating. Interment was in Vandalia Cemetery at a later date. Visitation was Sunday from 2 […]
Mildred “Biny” Cannon, 83, of Clarksville, died Saturday, April 14, 2018 at Maple Grove Lodge Nursing Home in Louisiana. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday at Collier Funeral Home in Louisiana. The Rev. Randall Cone will officiate. Burial will be at Greenwood Cemetery in Clarksville. Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m., […]
