The Pentagon Memorial

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•September 11, 2024• At 9:37 a.m. on September 11, 2001, five hijackers crashed American Airlines Flight 77 into the Pentagon in Arlington County, Virginia. All 53 passengers and six crew members perished in the crash, and an additional 125 military and civilian personnel on the ground were killed in the fire caused by the crash. The hijacking of Flight 77 was part of the broader attack on 9/11, which remains the deadliest terrorist attack in world history. The Pentagon Memorial was created to honor the 184 people whose lives were lost at the Pentagon on 9/11, as well as their … Read More

Crappie fishing tourney

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•September 11, 2024• The 100 Club of Illinois’s annual Crappie Fishing Tournament is returning to Lake Shelbyville on Saturday, September 28th in Bo Woods. The annual event invites any and all to join the finishing tournament and raise funds while remembering our fallen heroes. Starting bright and early, registration will begin at 5:30 and run for an hour, registration time will also include live well checks and boat launches. Lines in officially kicks off at seven and ending with lines out at two. Lastly on the schedule, weigh in is at 2:30 at Bo Woods. Team entry fees will be … Read More

Annual alumni golf outing

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•September 11, 2024• Bringing everyone together once again is the 29th Annual Arthur Alumni golf outing on Saturday, September 28th at the Kaskaskia Country Club, 450 E Co Rd 300 N in Arthur. The Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond Athletic Boosters announced this years annual outing with the outing of course fundraising for the ALAH student-athletes. With all high school graduates from the participating communities, spouses or parents of graduate and even staff for the athletic students eligible to participate. Tee time starts at nine with a cost of $70 for non-member players and $50 for members, with a meal included in ticket cost. … Read More

SOV football ride to second win over Arcola; Big numbers for offense

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•September 11, 2024• by E. Scott England The SOV Redskins continued their winning momentum from week one with their first road win of the season. The team traveled to Arcola to face the struggling Purple Riders. At the end of the game, Sullivan’s offense eclipsed 600 total yards as they proved to be an equal threat on the ground and in the air. “Our run game and pass game were working well for us, and we were able to vary our formations and spread the ball around to different guys that can all be playmakers, which is something we hope … Read More

A timeline of the morning of Sept. 11, 2001

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•September 11, 2024• On the morning of September 11, 2001, 19 terrorists hijacked four commercial airplanes bound for California. The planes departed from airports in Boston; Newark, NJ; and Washington, D.C. September 11 would become an infamous date in American and world history, and the events of that day would forever change the world. As the world commemorates the 20th anniversary of 9/11, the following timeline, courtesy of the National September 11 Memorial & Museum, can help people fully understand how events unfolded on that late-summer morning two decades ago. … Read More

Peace Meal 9-11-2024

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Senior Peace Meal For Reservations Call 1-800-543-1770 The Peace Meal Senior Nutrition Program suggests a donation of $4.00 for each congregate and home delivered meal. We accept the Illinois Link Card. Sept. 16 – Biscuits and Gravy, Paco Blend Veggies, Hot Fruit, Fruit Juide Sept. 17 – Fried Chicken Twice Baked Mashed  Potatoes, Lima Beans, Cucumber Salad, Bread or Roll Sept. 18 – Hamburger, Hashbrown  Casserole, Corn and Black Beans, Pina Colada Cake, Bun Sept. 19 – Sub Sandwich, Turkey, Ham, Cheese, Veggie Pasta Salad, Minestrone Soup Summer Fruit Salad, Sub Bun Sept. 20 – Pasta with Meat Sauce, Peas, California … Read More

Gooey waffles for breakfast or dessert

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•September 11, 2024• Waffles can be enjoyed any time of the day. While traditionally breakfast fare, waffles can be a sweet or savory dessert as well.  When waffles are paired with the flavors of a traditional Banana Foster dessert, they can be a decadent breakfast or impressive evening treat. Enjoy this recipe for “Kentucky ‘Nanners Foster Waffles” from “Lord Honey Traditional Southern Recipes with a Country Bling Twist” (Pelican Publishing) by Chef Jason Smith. Kentucky ‘Nanner  Foster Waffles Serves 4 to 6 Nonstick cooking spray 2 cups all-purpose flour 1⁄4 cup white sugar 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt … Read More

Honey crisp Hootenanny

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•September 11, 2024• It’s finally apple season at the Okaw Valley Orchard and they are throwing their fall Honey Crisp Hootenanny on Saturday, September 28th from 9-7. Of course offering the sweet treat of apples, guests can expect apple chunking’, caramel apple ‘nacho’ bar, kids activities and live music from Battlecreek Duo and Stampede Dance Hall. For more information on the hootenanny and other events the Orchard may be hosting visit okawvalleyorchard.com or call (217)460-0283. … Read More