AnnaMarie Kruse

As political violence rises, so do concerns for safety across the country. Residents recently went in front of the Henry County Board of Supervisors to request better cameras outside the courthouse this month after a lack of resolution following a motorcyclist driving onto a sidewalk toward demonstrators at a weekly First Amendment rally in May.

MacKenzie “Kenzie” Davis and Alan Nass crowned Homecoming Queen and King ahead of pick-up powder-puff football game at Boom Night

The Winfield Area Grateful Gathering (WAGG) stitched together an entire summer of music, testimony and community spirit, turning each month into a chapter of faith and fellowship.

Burlington police arrested a Mt. Pleasant man after investigators alleged he fired multiple shots into a home on Iowa Street the evening of Friday, Sept. 5

A Mississippi motorcyclist died Saturday, Sept. 6 from injuries suffered due to a collision with a car at the Mt. Pleasant highway interchange two days earlier.

MPCSD plans for P.E.O Memorial Building demolition, Hershey Hall renovation begins

For students at Mt. Pleasant High School, volunteering at the Midwest Old Threshers Reunion was about more than helping with a beloved local tradition. It was an opportunity to grow as individuals while representing their community and school district.

Gavin King, a 19-year-old Mt. Pleasant teen faces multiple felony charges after authorities intercepted a package containing drugs and executed a search warrant at his residence last week.

The Mt. Pleasant Community School District launched a community survey this week to gather input on the traits desired in its next superintendent, with public feedback open through the end of September.

An icy mist, soft lighting and playful murals might not sound like a recipe for courage — unless you’re a child in a clinic. In Henry County Public Health’s immunization rooms, those features are part of a deliberate effort to ease needle anxiety and transform a dreaded moment into something more manageable.

Henry County Sheriff Rich McNamee told supervisors that deputies and partner agencies checked 888 vehicles during a traffic safety checkpoint last week, citing dozens of violations but overall cooperation from drivers. He also highlighted a community forum on opioid prevention, with more events planned around the county.

The City of New London will not pay back taxes or future taxes on a small parcel of land purchased for the purpose of creating a safe sidewalk path for those walking to the school from the new subdivision

With seats in every chair of the basement of the Theatre Museum of Repertoire and wholesome actors performing on a limited stage, a response of laughter welcomed back a tent show performance for the 75 th Midwest Old Threshers Reunion, this year.

Record crowds enjoy food, music, steam power, and family traditions at Midwest Old Threshers

The clang of hammer on iron mixed with the rasp of saw on wood filled the air this week at the Log Village during the 75th Midwest Old Threshers Reunion. With intentional apprenticeships and passionate leaders, the trades on display promise to transport visitors to the past for many years to come.