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Rushville
Pet of the Week
Patty was born in the spring of 2023 and has been at the shelter since May 25, 2025. She is a super sweet girl who likes to greet people at the door. She is vocal, playful, and gets along well with other cats.
Temporary entrance change at Sarah D. Culbertson Memorial Hospital
Sarah D. Culbertson Memorial Hospital is notifying patients and visitors of a temporary entrance change due to the installation of a new water line at the hospital.
Schuyler County celebrates 200 years
Schuyler County is proud to announce the upcoming Bicentennial Celebration honoring 200 years of history, heritage and community spirit. This once-in-a-lifetime milestone will bring residents, families and visitors together for a series of events showcasing the county’s past, present and future.
Ripley man receives multiple charges following theft of Beardstown ambulance
Following the theft of a Beardstown Ambulance from Culbertson Hospital on January 10 and then crashing it, a Ripley man not only received multiple...
University News
A total of 1,083 students earned academic degrees or post-baccalaureate certificates after the Spring 2024 semester at Western Illinois...
Illinois State Police investigates fatal school bus crash
Schuyler County Monday, March 11, when a Rushville-Industry school bus and a semi-truck crashed on US Route 24 that erupted in flames. The crash occured at 11:30 a.m.
Schuyler County Coroner Terry Millslagle pronounced the school bus driver, three children on the bus and driver of the semi-truck dead at the scene. Victims were David Coufal, 72, Browning; Angela Spiker, 57, Rushville; Maria Miller, 5, Rushville; Andrew Miller, 3, Rushville; and Noah Driscoll, 3, Rushville.
All five were transported to Memorial Hospital in Springfield where post-examinations were conducted.
Blakeman named president of AT&T CA
Marc Blakeman has been named President of AT&T California. In his new role, Blakeman will be responsible for AT&T government affairs, public policy, philanthropic, and… Login to continue reading Login…
The Hub – Arts and Cultural Center celebrates anniversary
The Hub – Arts and Cultural Center in Rushville, is celebrating 5 Years! To mark the occasion, The Hub is hosting a “5-Year Anniversary Exhibit.”… Login to continue reading Login…
Karen E. Beghtol
Karen E. Beghtol, 77, Rushville, died at 9:50 a.m. Sunday, May 2, 2021, at Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville. Worthington Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.