Richard Barrow
Richard William Barrow, 84, of Newman, IL passed away on Saturday March 30th at 11:12 p.m. peacefully at home surrounded by his loved ones. Richard was born August 21st, 1939, in Newman, IL to the late William E and Jeanette Barrow-Songer. He served in the US Army as a Military Police. He was a member…
Read MoreMargaret LeCrone
Margaret A. LeCrone, 91, of Villa Grove passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2024 at Tuscola Health Care Center in Tuscola, IL. Margaret was born to James and Asenith (Bennett) Ray on October 31, 1932 in Hugo, IL. She married H. Lowell LeCrone; he preceded her in death. Also preceding her in death are her…
Read MoreBob Schuster
Robert G. Schuster, 89, of Tuscola, IL, passed away at 10:54 a.m., Thursday, March 14, 2024 at the Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana, IL Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at the Forty Martyrs Catholic Church, 201 East Van Allen Street, Tuscola, IL with Father Varghese Puthussery as celebrant. Burial will follow in the Tuscola Township Cemetery. Visitation will…
Read MoreRobert Mann
Robert Mann, 74, of Carthage, N.C., formerly of Camargo, died Friday, March 1, 2024, at Spring Hill, Tenn. Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. May 27 at Joines Funeral Home, 1375 IL-130, Villa Grove. Burial will be in Camargo Cemetery, Camargo. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. May 27 at the funeral…
Read MoreTuscola FFA Alumni’s annual pie auction
Cabot Donation to North Ward PTO
CABOT TUSCOLA made a $200 donation to Tuscola’s North Ward Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) for the upcoming Tiger Trot. The 6th annual Tiger Trot will be held on May 3, where all preschool through 4th grade students will participate in healthy and fun activities. 100% of the proceeds will go to funding worthwhile materials and activities for…
Read MoreVilla Grove State Bank earns 5-star rating from BauerFinancial again
Villa Grove, Illinois – March 2024: BauerFinancial, Inc., the Nation’s Premier Bank Rating Firm, announced that Villa Grove State Bank has earned its highest, 5-Star Superior rating for financial strength and stability. This marks the 138th consecutive quarter that Villa Grove State Bank has earned a recommended rating (5-Stars or 4-Stars) from the rating firm.…
Read MoreMoultrie County final multiplier announced
SPRINGFIELD, IL, – Moultrie County has been issued a final property assessment equalization factor of 1.0000, according to David Harris, director of the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR). Read the rest of this story in the E-edition by subscribing to the County Chronicle.
Read MoreDAR recognizes community service
Community Service Awardees Dr. Steve Leon, Villa Grove and Jeff Edwards, Arcola were honored by the Stephen A. Douglas Chapter, NSDAR during the March 6th meeting at the Camargo Methodist Church. Read the rest of this story in the E-edition by subscribing to the County Chronicle.
Read MoreVilla Grove Scholastic Bowl team advances to Sectional tournament
By Tony Hooker There are many ways to have an outstanding season in Scholastic Bowl. Some teams depend on one or two exceptional players whose knowledge covers many topics. Others, however, depend on a number of subject matter experts, teams who have a number of contributors whose strengths lie in different areas. Read the rest…
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