News
Farmington FFA Works On Projects
While some students are winding down their school year, members of the Farmington High FFA are staying busy on fundraising projects. Continue reading...
Church Opens New Sanctuary
ARSON FIRE LAST YEAR DESTROYED FACILITIES
Illinois Chapel Baptist Church lost its sanctuary in an arson fi re in April 2012. A year later, church members moved into a new worship center built with donations of all sorts: money, materials and labor. Continue reading...
Lincoln Lifestyles: Columnist Enjoys Mother’s Day
Hopefully, everyone had as wonderful a Mother’s Day as I did. The Sunday school lesson was on faith, and a special time later, each one shared their special blessings. We all had so many that we often take our blessings for granted. I was blessed to have my daughter attend church with me Sunday. Continue reading...
Religion
Central United Methodist Church: Anniversaries Recognized At Service
Following opening prayer and “God of Grace and God of Glory,” the following announcements were made at Central United Methodist Church on Sunday: Happy Anniversary this week to Heather and Michael Thordsen and Reba and Henson Tittle. Happy Birthday wishes for Diane Moorman. Continue reading...
Prayers Said For Those Suffering Loss, Surgery
A beautiful, sunny morning was waiting for all on this Mother’s Day Sunday. Continue reading...
Opinion
Internet Racket Reaps Obscene Benefits
Is your Internet bill too high? You can thank the phone and cable companies for that. Continue reading...
Hollow Bee Hives May Threaten Our Lives Too
You may think that your most significant interaction with bees is trying not to get stung. But, in fact, you have bees to thank for nearly one-third of all food crops: almonds, apples, peaches, honey, and watermelons, to name a few. Continue reading...
Scatter-Shooting While ‘Sine Die’ Approaches
LEGISLATURE MET FOR 100 DAYS
The 89th General Assembly is in recess until May 17, headed toward “sine die,” which is a legal and Latin term when a legislative body adjourns without appointing a day on which to appear or assemble again. Continue reading...
Sports
Farmington Bats Hold Sway At Home
The Cardinal baseball team was not about to let Ozark turn their brand new field into Hillbilly haven during the 4A North Regional tournament. Continue reading...
Prairie Grove Lake Fishing Report
Lots of bluegill and red ear were caught this weekend as they start to spawn at Prairie Grove Lake according to lake manager Dennis Kruse. Continue reading...
Merciless Hillbillies Hammer Wolves
Things were looking up for Lincoln when Dalton Simmons blasted a two-run double, scoring runners from first and third, to forge an 8-8 tie with Ozark. Continue reading...
Living
Central United Methodist Church: Anniversaries Recognized At Service
Following opening prayer and “God of Grace and God of Glory,” the following announcements were made at Central United Methodist Church on Sunday: Happy Anniversary this week to Heather and Michael Thordsen and Reba and Henson Tittle. Happy Birthday wishes for Diane Moorman. Continue reading...
Prayers Said For Those Suffering Loss, Surgery
A beautiful, sunny morning was waiting for all on this Mother’s Day Sunday. Continue reading...
