•April 12, 2017•

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has set the campground opening dates for 2017.

Forrest W. “Bo” Wood Area 5 is now open on a first come, first served basis.

Walleye group camp at Lone Point Recreation Area opened April 7. Restroom facilities may be utilized at the boat ramp; however, shower facilities are not available until the full campground opens. Campers may register and pay using the honor vault system at both facilities.

Campground Season Dates and Fees: Coon Creek Campground will be open May 4-October 9.

Forrest W. “Bo” Wood Campground open April 20-October 29. Read More

•April 12, 2017•

By Katie Gingerich
ALAH FFA Reporter

The Women Changing the Face of Agriculture conference was held Friday March 10 at the University of Illinois. Five ALAH FFA girls attended this conference including Bri Smith, Janette Comstock, Makenna Green, Taylor Powell and Katie Gingerich.  Read More

•April 5, 2017•

Dora Township is among 1,366 members of TOIRMA receiving an annual premium.

Township Officials of Illinois Risk Management Association (TOIRMA) is paying the dividend to members who joined from June 1, 1986 through May 31, 2012. Read More

25 Years Ago This Week

Passersby Lee Campbell of Windsor and Ryan Campbell of Canton noticed smoke coming from the Richard Hochdaffer home south of the Sullivan Country Club. They alerted Carol Hochdaffer who was inside with her grandson, and they escaped uninjured. Richard Hollonbeck of the Sullivan Fire Protection Dist. noted the fire that started in the garage spread through the crawl space, totally destroying the home.

Joe and Joan Pound visited Dunk Island in Australia as they continue reports to the News Progress on their 70 day around the world adventure.

Publisher Robert Best B B’s deals with the Redskin mascot issue. “The Politically Correct folks are at it again,” Best begins his column. “The Illinois State Board of Education slapped the wrists of the Naperville school district for allowing the mascot of the high school to be termed a “Redskin”.

Best goes on to reflect on the American history of politically incorrect references to groups of people. Read More

•March 29, 2017•

You know you are in a small town when.... Every sport is played on dirt.  Third street is on the edge of town.

You are run off the street by a combine. You miss church on Sunday and receive get-well cards. The biggest business in town sells farm machinery.

You dialed the wrong number and talked for 15 minutes anyway. You write a check on the wrong bank, and it covers for you.   Read More