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Princeville Twp. a microcosm of why April 1 matters

By JEFF LAMPEFor The Weekly Post There are few headlines or television commercials promoting candidates running in next Tuesday’s election. But from a local perspective, the…

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Elmwood hires principal

Board OKs ex-Limestone teacher, coach Bell By JEFF LAMPEFor The Weekly Post ELMWOOD – While the weather is warmer in Arizona, Tom Bell is excited to…

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Elmwood loses $1M in fed funds

By MOLLY RICHESONFor The Weekly Post ELMWOOD – The City of Elmwood has lost $1 million in federal funding for planned improvements of its wastewater lagoons….

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The Weekly Post public record for 3-27-25

NOTE: Charges are merely an accusation. All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Police reports• HANNA CITY – An Elmwood man was found dead about…

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Of Hollywood in town, killer tomatoes & burning

Rambling through central Illinois, happy to see tom turkeys fanning and strutting on camera. • • • Hollywood paid a visit to Elmwood’s Palace Theatre…

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Legislators considering mascot bill

By NICK VLAHOSFor The Weekly Post BRIMFIELD – The Brimfield Indians are being threatened again. A bill making its way through the Illinois House of Representatives…

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Six seeking three spots on Farmington School Board

By JEFF LAMPEFor The Weekly Post FARMINGTON – A crowded field of six is vying for three four-year positions on the Farmington CUSD 265 School Board. Based…

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The Prairie News public record for 3-21-25

NOTE: Charges are merely an accusation. All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Stark Co. drops charges against Powell TOULON – Stark County has…

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The Weekly Post public record for 3-20-25

NOTE: Charges are merely an accusation. All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Police reports• TRIVOLI – A Hanna City woman was accused of…

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The Prairie News public record for 3-14-25

NOTE: Charges are merely an accusation. All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Traffic citations &Ordinance violations3-7 – Grace M. Greulich – No valid…

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