Day: March 20, 2020
IHSA has made no decision on canceling spring sports
By JEFF LAMPE Normally by now, we would be filling this page with season previews of local baseball, softball and track teams – along with news…
Of COVID-19 and ink-stained derrieres
By Jeff LampeRambling through central Illinois, battling a general malaise of COVID-19 inspired doom. – – – In tragic times, context sometimes helps me stay…
Cancelations/Postponements
Fish Fry – St. Patrick’s Church in Elmwood has canceled its fish fries. Catfish Dinner – The Brimfield Area Men’s Club Catfish and Shrimp Dinner…
Local schools adjust to closure
Five school districts in The Weekly Post area are working to comply with Gov. Pritzker’s order shutting down schools from March 17 through March 30….
Local turnout low for primary election
By Jeff Lampe As far as local action in Tuesday’s primary election, you can sum things up quickly: turnout was low and not much of…
Local schools respond to pandemic
By John A. Ballentine Galva and Stark County schools are closed through March 30, and possibly longer, as part of the state’s response to COVID-19….
Impact of COVID-19 being felt in local area
COVID-19 is causing widespread event cancellations and closings across Illinois. Here is a look at local events, organizations and buildings impacted. Banks urge drive-up –…
Galva men arrested for meth possession
GALVA – Illinois State Police Division of Criminal Investigation officials arrested George W. Price, 56, and Clair E. Whiteside, 47, both of Galva, on March…
