Opinion

Bits & Pieces

Bits & Pieces

By Sally Lael We all are known for many things, some good, some bad. Personally, I would just as soon people would remember me for… Login to continue reading Login…

Stamp Collection

Trivia Too

By Roy Roberts Bill Flick, one of the writers for the Bloomington Pantagraph, had an article recently about a great number of items that people… Login to continue reading Login…

Flooding

Teaching Kids about Emergency Preparedness

Emergency preparedness is something everyone in the household should learn, including children. But approaching the topic of emergencies with youngsters requires finesse. Children are capable… Login to continue reading Login…

Emergency Kit

What Should be in a Disaster Supply Kit

» Food & Water: Maintain a supply of nonperishable packaged or canned food. Store a non-electric can opener with the food. Have at least one… Login to continue reading Login…

Different Natural Disasters

Emergency Plans should be Tailored for your own Needs

     Storms, natural disasters and other emergency situations are unpredictable. Planning for the unpredictable is no small task, but emergency response professionals and public… Login to continue reading Login…

Bits & Pieces

Bits & Pieces

By Sally Lael Fall is in the air! Warm days, cooler nights, days getting shorter and fall housecleaning! Well, that just ruined everything. I know… Login to continue reading Login…

Religion in central Illinois

Looking Back

By Leigh Morris Religious services have been conducted in this area for untold centuries by the native peoples who occupied the land. Their burial and… Login to continue reading Login…

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Trivia Too

By Roy Roberts This column is the only one I’ve ever written that I didn’t like, and it is one that I don’t really want… Login to continue reading Login…

Focus on Faith

By Brian Kenney Asst. Pastor, Lincoln Avenue Baptist Church, Jacksonville Oscar Hammerstein had seen a picture, a photograph of the top of the Statue of… Login to continue reading Login…

Books

Banned Book Week Sept. 18-24

By Jaime Chapman Banned Books Week is an annual event embracing the freedom to read. It was launched in 1982 in response to the number… Login to continue reading Login…