Chris Beasley and TRiO director Cora Weger

Beasley Finds Success With Support Systems

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Lincoln Trail College graduate Chris Beasley is the picture of success. The doctoral candidate in community psychology a... more →

News

Illinois Is Competing With Texas

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Who cares what Texas Gov. Rick Perry thinks? That's the note a friend sent me the other day. He was ... read full story →

LTC Presents 'No Divas Tour'

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Lincoln Trail College will present "The No Divas Tour," featuring Roxie Randle and Jenn Franklin on ... read full story →

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Social

'When God Made Police Officers'

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When the Lord was creating Police Officers, He was into his sixth day of overtime when an angel appe... read full story →

NSDAR Meets

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James Halstead Sr. Chapter NSDAR met at Goodwine Resource Center on May 6 at 7 p.m. Regent Judy Brit... read full story →

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Sports

Ping Trucking's first baseman Cameron Wright juggles the ball after taking the throw from Ping pitcher Reeve Dennis (center). Wright had the ball under control before the Quail Creek runner reached base. The teams met Wednesday, May 8, in Wabash Valley Cal Ripken action at Oblong. (photo by Andrea Herder)

Ping Trucking Vs. Quail Creek

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Ping Trucking's first baseman Cameron Wright juggles the ball after taking the throw from Ping pitch... read full story →

Power House Music's Connor Potts tracks the pitch to the plate. Power House Music played Hutsonville on Monday, May 6, to open the Wabash Valley Cal Ripken season at Oblong. (photo by Andrea Herder)

Powerhouse Music Opens Summer Season

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Power House Music's Connor Potts tracks the pitch to the plate. Power House Music played Hutsonville... read full story →

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School

Anthony Dennis was just one of the many students from Oblong Grade School who has taken part in swim lessons offered to Crawford County students through LTC. Fourth grade students in Mrs. Livingston, Mrs. Lowery and Mrs. Songer's classes completed all safety and CPR requirements. photo by JJ Aten

Fourth Grade Students Learn To Swim

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Anthony Dennis was just one of the many students from Oblong Grade School who has taken part in swim... read full story →

The Oblong FFA Banquet was held on Wednesday, May 1, in the OHS Gymnasium. Recognition was given for Honorary Chapter Farmer Awards. Those receiving a plaque were Jody Visner, Greg Bilbrey, Winnie Piper from

FFA Banquet 1

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The Oblong FFA Banquet was held on Wednesday, May 1, in the OHS Gymnasium. Recognition was given for... read full story →

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Business

First Financial Corporation's First Quarter Results

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First Financial Corporation (NASDAQ:THFF) announced results for the three months ended March 31. Net... read full story →

Ameren Directors Declare Quarterly Dividend

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The board of directors of Ameren Corporation declared a quarterly dividend on its common stock of 40... read full story →

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Church

Dogwood Prairie UM Church News

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Children's Sunday was celebrated with Abbie Dart acting as worship leader, Anna Greathouse lead musi... read full story →

Dogwood Prairie UM Church News

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Jon Dart was worship leader, Marleigh Staley and Kassey Shipman were acolytes, Rondel and Sherry Boy... read full story →

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Opinion

Reynolds Rap

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I have something to publicly announce, something that will stun the readers of this column. Do not t... read full story →

Reynolds Rap

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The little red car rests in the garage. If it could dream, it would tell many stories of the glory d... read full story →

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College

Members of Lincoln Trail College's Health Careers Club recently traveled to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, for a tour of the facility. During their visit, members were able to donate eight units of platelets for the facility's patients. St. Jude currently obtains 50 percent of its platelets from donations and purchases, the other 50 percent is at a cost of $500 to $700 per unit. This is an annual field trip for the LTC group, but the first year for the platelet donations. photo submitted

LTC Health Careers Club

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Members of Lincoln Trail College's Health Careers Club recently traveled to St. Jude Children's Rese... read full story →

Lincoln Trail College students were able to let off a little steam before finals as the Student Senate presented its annual Craze Day on April 25. Activities included kayak races in the pool, a hoop shoot, volleyball, relay, and various games on the lawn, as well as a free hamburger/hot dog lunch in the cafeteria. photo submitted

Craze Days At LTC

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Lincoln Trail College students were able to let off a little steam before finals as the Student Sena... read full story →

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What's Happening

Fruits And Vegetables

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According to MyPlate.gov, half of food plates should be filled with fruits and vegetables. How can t... read full story →

Junk In The Truck/Flea Market

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Every first and third Saturday beginning May 18 through October 19, 8 a.m. to noon. Vendors to furni... read full story →

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Senior

Crawford County Senior Centers

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Please call before noon for a meal for the next day or to cancel a meal for Oblong Nutrition, Robins... read full story →

Crawford County Senior Centers

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Please call before noon for a meal for the next day or to cancel a meal for Oblong Nutrition, Robins... read full story →

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