By Marianne Mueller REPORTER Only seconds after the curtain rose audiences were hooked on Shirland School’s production of the Music Man Jr.Directed by Dawn Heavilin high energy performances were given by 60 students, ages ranging from third to eighth grade every students displayed great talent in unfolding this fun, lighthearted […]
By Jean Seegers REPORTER Despite the cool and rainy weather, the 25th annual Gathering at Macktown, drew hundreds of visitors on Saturday, April 29. Re-enactors packed up on Sunday, April 30, after stormy weather dampened the day’s activities. Every year, Macktown hosts Education Day, the Friday before the regular Gathering […]
By Marianne Mueller REPORTER Multiple Sclerosis may exhibit early symptoms such as tingling, numbness in the limbs, or in more severe cases loss of vision may occur. The progress, severity and specific symptoms of MS are unpredictable and vary from one person to another. MS affects the central nervous system […]
By Jean Seegers REPORTER After serving two years as the Roscoe Village Administrator, Pat De Graves resigned last December. In February, 2017, village trustees began their search for a new administrator. After sorting through 20 applications and interviewing the three final candidates, the board decided to choose one of their […]