The following story was submitted local historian Jim Keasler.   Joe Peck Smith Hanging, WWII and Charles Keasler  On a February night in 1945, I was in the small town of Brunssum, Holland just across the border from Germany. Like m

 If you are reading your newspaper before noon on Thursday, you still have time to get to The National Day of Prayer Observance at noon at the Gazebo in the center of town.  This year’s theme is “One Nation Under God.”  

Please vote for Mrs. Heather Vollman, science teacher at Gallatin County High School for Peabody Energy Educator of the Year!  Voting between May 15th and June 15th.  Your votes count as 1/3 of the criteria for the award. Please tell former

May 2, 2012 Wednesday morning at about 8:30 AM another horrific accident happened on Illinois Rt. 13 between New and Old Shawneetown.  According to the police report, a coal truck driven by 72 year old Glen Shewmaker was heading East.  The

Gallatin County Jr. High School held their annual honors day program on Wednesday, May 16.  Students received awards for various honors.  The 5Th grade students were awarded pins in Math for High Honors, good attendance and overall good wor

Roberta Naas, age 90, longtime resident of Ridgway died peacefully at her home on May 17, 2012.  Roberta was born in Ridgway on June 13, 1921 to the late Fred and Catherine (Kohl) Drone.  Roberta was married on Sept. 24, 1939 to Cedric Naas

This is my 99th edition of the Omaha News. I can’t believe it has been that many! It has been two years since I took over the Omaha News.   We have had many new babies come along and even a set of twins. There has been way too many Omah

Friday, Feb. 24, 2012 Gallatin County Hawks Zachary McGuire and Bryant Aud have advanced in the 3 Point shootout.  McGuire sank 9 and Aud put down 11 Friday night before the final game of the Regional at Norris City.  They both now advance

Thank you for the many acts of kindness at the time of our loss. The memorial donations, masses, flowers, food, and other tributes were greatly appreciated. Special thanks to Msgr. Joe Lawler, Rev. Steven Beatty, Pastoral Associate Jean Wills, Mike a

The River-to-River Trail Society will offer a guided hike Saturday, October 8, from Sand Cave to Bell Smith Springs. The hike is open to the public and free of charge. Meet at 10:00 a.m. at Hunting Branch picnic area at Bell Smith Springs, off Forest

Bloomington, Ill. — Farmer leaders in Illinois have identified government regulations as the biggest threat to farm profitability in the state in the next decade. In all, 399 farmers completed a survey gauging their outlook