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The Independent covers events important to the people of Hardin County, Elizabethtown, ILLINOIS.

08/16/2024

Obituary of Dean Hughes By Editor | August 16, 2024 | 0 Dean Hughes, age 86, of Herrin, IL, formerly of the Cave-In-Rock and Elizabethtown, IL area, passed away peacefully at 3:50 p.m. on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at his home. He was born on June 24, 1938, at home in Old Shawneetown, IL, the son of....

08/15/2024

Obituary of Shirlie Schutt By Editor | August 15, 2024 | 0 Shirlie Schutt left this world to be with her heavenly Father on Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at 9:55 a.m. at home, with her family by her side. Shirley was born in Crittenden County, Kentucky to Jeff and Louise (Boswell) Wheatcroft on July 30,....

08/15/2024

It’s PAPER DAY!

In this week’s issue read about the Back to School Prayer Meeting, Back to School Bash (more next week), Couthouse site improvement project, upcoming events in the community, Out of the Past on horses and more, Selfies in the Shawnee, Meet your neighbor, IDNR Cicada Art Show, State news, and so much more!

Enjoy! Many thanks for your support!

08/13/2024

Ruth Ann Weatherington By Editor | August 13, 2024 | 0 Ruth Ann Weatherington died on Friday, August 9, 2024, at 1:50 a.m. at the Baptist Collierville Hospital in Collierville, TN. She was born on March 10, 1944, in Rosiclare, Illinois, the daughter of Freeman and Virginia Ruth (Rose) Hurford. She w...

08/12/2024

Obituary of Melba Jean Sheldon By Editor | August 12, 2024 | 0 Melba Jean Sheldon, 78, of Elizabethtown, IL went on to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 11, 2024 at her home. She was a member of the Cave-In-Rock Methodist Church in Cave-In-Rock, IL. Melba was the Vice President of the Hardin County...

08/08/2024

It’s PAPER DAY!

Thanks for your support! We appreciate every kind and encouraging comment, donation, and support of local news we receive each week.

In this week’s issue, read about a community gospel sing, info on the Rose Hotel closing and reopening soon, college financial aid presentation at the library, Back to School Bash, Back to School Prayer meeting, local gradtuate travels to Washington, D.C., View from First Street II - an editorial on issues we face here at the newspaper, 50th wedding anniversary, birth, Out of the Past on Ponies, upcoming events like Rosiclare First Baptist’s 75th birthday, see a few kids who got a visit from the Tooth Fairy and the going rate the Fairy is giving, State news, Board minutes, mobile DMV date, preschool screenings, info on the dead Asian Carp fish in the Ohio River, and so much more!

Share your Selfies in the Shawnee with us! Here is a few from last year's 9 Day! Email to etownnews@yahoo.com or send ...

08/07/2024

Share your Selfies in the Shawnee with us! Here is a few from last year's 9 Day!

Email to [email protected] or send us a message on facebook.

08/05/2024

John Lesley Rose By Editor | August 5, 2024 | 0 John Lesley Rose, 91, died on Thursday, May 30, 2024 in Tucson, AZ. He was born in Elizabethtown, Illinois on April 4, 1933 to Gypsy and Clarence Rose. He was a U.S. Army veteran. He is survived by his wife, Carol Rose; brother, Robert Rose; daughters,...

08/05/2024

Obituary of James Melvin Wheeler By Editor | August 5, 2024 | 0 James Melvin Wheeler, son of Melvin Hope and Lorene Wheeler, was born at Doniphan, Missouri on April 21, 1948. He died at home on Friday, August 2, 2024. He had a battle with illness for over a year. Before his retirement he worked in t...

08/01/2024

It’s PAPER DAY!

In this week’s paper you will read about a church that awarded four scholarships, a donation and service in memory of a former firefighter, first published Frontier Days schedule - mark your calendars, FFA officers give back, info on the Back to School Bash, Smokey the Bear news, SIC Hise Museum show, update on the bear that traveled through SIL, board minutes, spay/nueter info, a marriage, info on K screening (today!) and upcoming PreK screening, State news, updated Hardin County Sheriffs listing, Out of the Past from August 1949, and much, much more.

We could still use your donations! Hoping the much needed rate increases we implemented will correct this issue within the next few months. We have a donate button on our website www.hardincoindependent.com . Thanks to those who have shown love and already helped us out. God Bless!

07/31/2024

Reminder

07/29/2024

Obituary of Donald B. Doogule” Williams By Editor | July 29, 2024 | 0 Donald B. “Doogule” Williams, age 58, of Rosiclare, IL passed away Thursday, July 25, 2024 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO. He was born June 5, 1966 in Elgin IL to the late Donald M. and Glenda M. (Smock) Williams...

07/29/2024

Gary D. Hogan By Editor | July 29, 2024 | 0 Gary D. Hogan, 77, of Marshall, IL died at 3:25 a.m., Thursday, July 25, 2024 in The Gibson Family Center For Hospice Care at Terre Haute, IN. He was born April 15, 1947 at Rosiclare, IL, the son of James Ray and Bertha Foote Hogan. He served in the U.S. A...

07/29/2024

Robert Samuel Jackson By Editor | July 29, 2024 | 0 Robert Samuel Jackson, 61, died Tuesday, July 23, 2024. He leaves to mourn his wife, Denise; daughters, Samantha (Daniel) Kean and Cynthia Jackson; son, Jacob Jackson; grandchildren, Josh, Kaleb, Jessica, Ayden, Ashley and Corbin; sisters, Sandy (F...

07/29/2024

Burtis Rickey Winders By Editor | July 29, 2024 | 0 Burtis Rickey Winders died Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 1:54 a.m. at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes, IN. He was born July 27, 1952 in Hardin County to Ulys “Pig” and Mary Oma (Porter) Winders. Survivors include sister, Marlyn Sue Ludwig...

07/29/2024

Linda S. Sheldon O’Connor By Editor | July 29, 2024 | 0 Linda S. (Sheldon) O’Connor, 77, formerly of Carrier Mills and Creal Springs died on Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 6:36 p.m. in Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, IN. Linda was born on July 31, 1946 to the late Albert and Lavern Nosbis...

07/29/2024

Just a quick reminder!

Garden of the Gods tonight, mostly to myself. It was the last night to be open before the entrance road closes. Traffic sign near entrance said closed July 29 - Aug 9. That’ll be weather depending. We’ll post some alternate trails that you can hike in on as the trails remain open. Plenty of other awesome trails nearby; Rim Rock, High K**b, Golden Circle, Buzzards Roost, Bell Smith, Jackson Falls and lots more.

07/25/2024

We will be publishing this soon. Send yours in!

Has your child lost a tooth in the past year? Send us your tooth pictures! Tell us if the tooth fairy visited and how much your child received. Did your child pull his or her own tooth? Did he or she get anything besides money? Send us the details and we will publish his or her picture and info with the 2024 Tooth Fairy Report. Send to [email protected] or message us on facebook. Visit this site to print off your own tooth fairy certificates and other resources, https://www.deltadental.com/us/en/tooth-fairy.html

07/25/2024

It's PAPER DAY!

We are glad to be back from our vacation week and serving our community. We had a week of much needed rest. I was tempted to come in and get caught up on a bunch of stuff but I stayed home! A lot happened while we were off, so we have put out a 10 page paper to cover it. We hope you will get out and pick one up. Your support is needed and appreciated.

In this week's 10 page paper, you will read about Shawnee Development Council's new location and celebration, State and National news concerning the RNC, upcoming presidential election with Biden dropping out, President Trump's assassination attempt (As I'm typing this I just realized I misspelled it in the title in the paper....oops. It happens!), Volunteer firefighters needed in E'town and across the county, Food on the Move to be back July 31, bear sightings in SIL, local water company seeking raise of rates - (public to weigh in), Pre-K and K registration info, Back to School Bash date/time/info, hunter safety class, 3 different Bible Schools are coming up, update on the nursing home sale, music in the Rosiclare Park, Hummingbird Day in Pope County, upcoming RFD Bowfishing tourney, upcoming maintenance for ILAW customers, Garden of the Gods to be closed for short time, employment opportunities, Out of the Past theme Civil War Veterans - early 1900s, three different board minutes, a full listing of all Hardin County Sheriffs (1840 to now), info on the Noel E. Hurford photo contest and so much more!

We could still use your support, if you have extra to donate! We have added a donate button to our website www.hardincoindependent.com . Thanks in advance!

07/23/2024

Attention nature goers and visitors to the area: Garden of the Gods closing for repaving July 29 until finished - could take 2-4 weeks

Officials with the Shawnee National Forest announce Garden of the Gods will be temporarily closed beginning July 29, 2024 to make necessary pavement repairs. This will also include closing Pharaoh Campground July 28, to ensure there is no overnight camping.
Preparation by contractors have been underway for several weeks, but it is now necessary to close roads and parking lots. Repairs will include obliterating, reshaping, and resurfacing Forest Service roads and parking lots.
All roads and parking lots will be closed. Repairs will take approximately two to four weeks, weather dependent. Should contractors finish early, the forest will provide updates on their social media and website.
Trails will remain open, but hikers and equestrians should stay off road crossings, and freshly shaped road and parking lot surfaces. The only way in and out of Garden of the Gods will be to hike trails in from Hitching Post and Golden Circle trailheads. Recreation staff have posted barricades at road crossings.

07/23/2024

Carol J. (Mason) Foster By Editor | July 23, 2024 | 0 Carol J. (Mason) Foster, 87, died Saturday, July 13, 2024 at Carrier Mills Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born January 11, 1937 in rural Elizabethtown, Illinois to James “Jim Cat” and Roberta Mason Carol was preceded in death by h...

07/22/2024

Obituary of Michael Dean Ferrell By Editor | July 22, 2024 | 0 Michael Dean Ferrell, age 61, of Flowery Branch, Georgia, passed away peacefully from this earthly world into his Heavenly Home on Thursday, June 6, 2024, with his loving family by his side. Michael Dean was born on December 15, 1962, in...

07/22/2024

Obituary of William Eugene Cowsert By Editor | July 22, 2024 | 0 William Eugene Cowsert, “Gene”, was born March 14, 1930, in Rosiclare, Illinois, to Ulys and Audrey Cowsert and departed this life on Saturday, July 20, 2024, in Benton, Illinois. He married Leona Mae Short on June 19, 1949, in Ros...

07/17/2024

07/16/2024

Bobby L. Gowins passed away peacefully on July 4, 2024 at the The Haven in Sierra Vista after a short illness. Born April 26, 1930 in Gowinsville, Pope County Illinois. Father: Alonzo Gowins Mother: Geneva Coots Vaughn Married: Jessie LaNora Patterson March 12, 1952. From this union one child was born Joyce Ann Gowins. Married; Juanita Sisco English on March 30, 1962. Stepchildren in union were Michael Vinson English and Kathy English James. Married Wanell Vaughn May 15th, 1984. Stepchild in this union is John Vaughn.

Bob served in the Army from 1951 – 1953.

While living in Hardin County, Illinois Bob was a member of the AINAD Shriners of Southern Illinois, where in 1980 he was named Shiner of the year. Bob also was a forty four year member of the Rosiclare Illinois Masonic Lodge #1144 , where he had reached the 32nd degree.

As a working man, Bob was self employed for many years as a truck driver before working at Ozark Mahoning Fluorspar mine in maintenance. Bob retired from the mines at 62 years of age. Bob and Wanell moved to McNeal, AZ in 1994. Bob was a tireless worker around his house.

For many years he planted a large onion patch. Every Saturday he loaded up his truck and went to the Bisbee Farmer’s Market. Everyone there knew him as “Bob the Onion Man”.

Bob was very active in Post 11 American Legion in Douglas, AZ. He served many years on their Honor Guard and was the Chaplain for the Honor Guard.

Bob leaves behind his wife of forty years, Wanell ”Nellie” Gowins; daughter, Joyce (Eddie) Shelby of Rosiclare, IL; grandchildren, Amanda G. Martin, Quentin L. Martin, and Dixie A. Ratliff Foster; seven great-grandchildren; step-son John & Eleanor Vaughn of McNeal, AZ; grandchildren, Katelynn Vaughn, Allison Fitterer and one great-grandchild.

Bob’s ashes will be shipped to his daughter in Rosiclare, IL where a private ceremony will be held. The family does ask for donations to be made in Bob Gowins’s name to Post 11 Douglas American Legion.

07/15/2024

Thomas Abraham Crider, 69, passed away on July 11, 2024, at Baptist Health Paducah in Kentucky. He was born to William Ervin Crider and Virginia Louise Crider in Rosiclare, IL on November 15, 1954.

He was a life long resident of Hardin County, leaving only when he joined the United States Army in 1973, where he served for three years before returning. On September 30, 1977, he married the love of his life, Connie Marie Griffith, and they settled in Rosiclare, IL.

Thomas is survived by his wife of 46 years, Connie Crider; his children, Andrea (Clay) McConnell of Marion, KY; Levi Crider of Harrisburg, IL; Sister Marena (Raymond) McDonald; grandchildren, Jessica McConnell, Riley (Kianna) McConnell, Kaden Crider & Korbin Crider; two great grand children and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, one daughter, Virginia Ruth Crider, and sister, Ida Marie Spear. Thomas is remembered by his loved ones and community.

Memorial services are scheduled for 2 PM Sunday July 21, 2024 at Hardin County Funeral Service in Rosiclare, IL with interment to follow in Stone Church Cemetery. The family will receive visitors from 11 AM until service time Sunday at the funeral home.

07/12/2024

Michael McKinney, 76, of Rosiclare, IL died Thursday, July 11, 2024. He was a member of Hebron Baptist Church in Eddyville, KY, served 7 years in the Army and 2.5 tours in Vietnam, and also worked as a correctional officer at the Kentucky State Penitentiary.

Survivors include his wife, Mary McKinney of Rosiclare, IL; daughter, Michelle Henderson of Owensboro, KY; twin brother, Mitchell (Pam) McKinney of Kuttawa, KY; two grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; step daughter, Angie Atkinson; three step grandchildren; seven step great-grandchildren; a niece, and great nephew.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Barbara McKinney; one niece; and one nephew.

Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m., Sunday, July 14, 2024 at Hardin County Funeral Service in Rosiclare, IL with burial following at Stone Church Cemetery. The family will receive visitors from 11 a.m. until service time at the funeral home.

07/11/2024

Was there actually a roundabout in Elizabethtown in 1937 or did the sign divide the road? Sign says "Keep to Right" on each side. This picture was taken (at the now 4-way stop) during the 1937 flood.

07/11/2024

Southern 7 Health Department Reports First West Nile Virus Positive Tests in Mosquitoes

Positive cases collected in Alexander, Hardin, and Johnson Counties - no human cases have been reported

(7/11/24) Southern 7 Health Department (S7HD) has confirmed three positive tests for West Nile Virus (WNV) in mosquitoes for the southern seven county region of Illinois. These are the first cases of WNV in mosquitoes documented by the health department in 2024. No human cases of WNV have been reported so far this year in the region.

On July 10, S7HD Environmental Health Services staff collected the mosquitoes from traps set in Alexander, Hardin, and Johnson Counties. On July 11, tests confirmed the positive cases. Traps were placed in each of the lower seven counties in May and are tested weekly.

West Nile virus is transmitted through the bite of a Culex pipiens mosquito, commonly called a house mosquito that has picked up the virus by feeding on an infected bird. Common symptoms include fever, nausea, headache and muscle aches. Symptoms may last from a few days to a few weeks. However, four out of five people infected with West Nile virus will not show any symptoms. In rare cases, severe illness including meningitis, encephalitis, or even death, can occur. People older than 60 and individuals with weakened immune systems are at higher risk for severe illness from West Nile virus.

Residents are encouraged to take precautions to Fight the Bite include practicing the three “R’s” – Reduce, Repel, and Report.

• REDUCE - make sure doors and windows have tight-fitting screens. Repair or replace screens that have tears or other openings. Try to keep doors and windows shut.
Eliminate, or refresh each week, all sources of standing water where mosquitoes can breed, including water in bird baths, ponds, flowerpots, wading pools, old tires, and any other containers.

• REPEL - when outdoors, wear shoes and socks, long pants and a light-colored, long-sleeved shirt, and apply insect repellent that contains DEET, picaridin, oil of lemon eucalyptus, or IR 3535 according to label instructions. Consult a physician before using repellents on infants.

• REPORT – report locations where you see water sitting stagnant for more than a week such as roadside ditches, flooded yards, and similar locations that may produce mosquitoes. The local health department or city government may be able to add larvicide to the water, which will kill any mosquito eggs.
Trapping mosquitoes will continue until early fall. For more information, call Miranda Adams, S7HD Environmental Health Services Director at 618-634-2297 x. 973114, visit www.southern7.org, or download the Southern 7 app.

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It’s PAPER DAY! In this week’s issue read about the Back to School Prayer Meeting, Back to School Bash (more next week), Couthouse site improvement project, upcoming events in the community, Out of the Past on horses and more, Selfies in the Shawnee, Meet your neighbor, IDNR Cicada Art Show, State news, and so much more! Enjoy! Many thanks for your support!

It’s PAPER DAY! Thanks for your support! We appreciate every kind and encouraging comment, donation, and support of local news we receive each week. In this week’s issue, read about a community gospel sing, info on the Rose Hotel closing and reopening soon, college financial aid presentation at the library, Back to School Bash, Back to School Prayer meeting, local gradtuate travels to Washington, D.C., View from First Street II - an editorial on issues we face here at the newspaper, 50th wedding anniversary, birth, Out of the Past on Ponies, upcoming events like Rosiclare First Baptist’s 75th birthday, see a few kids who got a visit from the Tooth Fairy and the going rate the Fairy is giving, State news, Board minutes, mobile DMV date, preschool screenings, info on the dead Asian Carp fish in the Ohio River, and so much more!

It’s PAPER DAY! (early because of the holiday) Happy Independence Day! In this week’s paper, read about the 2nd Annual Freedom Fest, upcoming Fireworks displays, info on the Ferry contract renewal, Rosiclare Rehab and Healthcare and Whispering Oaks are being sold due to the company Petersen Health Care filing bankruptcy, elementary and college archery news - we have another State Champ, Rosiclare Softball adult league info, upcoming events, Independence Day facts, Out of the Past on extreme heat, a marriage, upcoming sale, and so much more! Thanks to those who have helped us work through this rough patch with donations. It really means a lot that you care! We have a donation button on our website now if you would like to donate. Visit www.hardincoindependent.com to use the button. God Bless!

It’s PAPER DAY! In this week’s paper you will read about plans and ribbon cutting for San Damiano, update on the progression of the Ferry contract, SDC food pantry move, State news, Arrowleaf to celebrate 50 years, Hardin Co Board meeting agenda, local board minutes, upcoming events and accomplishments, Out of the Past on houseboats from the early 1900s, Leaders of Tomorrow, Summer Reading Program news, and much more! Thanks again for your support!

It’s PAPER DAY! In this week’s 10 page paper, see the Quarter 4 Honor Roll, Honors and Awards school-wide, Rhonda Belford elected as IL RNC Committeewoman, a special 90th birthday, Hospital honored for outstanding performance, Board minutes (School, E’Town, County, and Rosiclare), State news and budget information, many rummage sales and an estate sale, turkey results, school scavenger hunt, new business opens in Rosiclare, RMTD changes in pricing, upcoming events, Out of the Past from 1967, Selfies in the Shawnee, and two births. Enjoy! Thanks for your support.

It’s PAPER DAY! In this week’s paper you will read about: Cougars baseball making history - Sectional Champs (write ups courtesy of the Southern Illinoisan); Memorial Day services in Rosiclare and Cave In Rock, State news, real estate tax due date, Courthouse gets another technology grant, upcoming events and two rummage sales and a car wash, crash into City Hall, GEC All Confernce teams, Senior gets Falcon Archer scholarship, college graduate, anniversary, Out of the Past from 1977, and so much more! We still have many copies of the 24 page class of 2024 Senior edition at the office! Come get you one or more! We have copies of the older years too back to Class of 2019 when we first started it. Enjoy! Subscribe! Support your community! Show us love by sharing this post!

It’s PAPER DAY! Bonus! You get to read the 24 page Senior Graduation Edition in this week’s inserted in this week’s paper. Congrats HCHS Class of 2024! Do you ever think, “Oh man, I missed that week’s paper.”? You can always come to the office and pick up that specific copy or we can mail one to you. Right now we have copies of newspapers back to 2013 but soon we will only keep the 5 previous years. Get them now before they’re gone. Or, SUBSCRIBE, so it’s sent to you each week. Call 618-287-2361 or visit www.hardincoindependent.com . In this week’s paper you will read about the upcoming Memorial Day Services, Cougars win Regionals (Baseball), School students and employees of the month (jr. high), state news, SIC President’s lists, upcoming events, Jr. High Graduation picture, High School marshals, Out of the Past from 1924, the complete HCHS senior edition, and so much more! Thanks for your support. I 100% guarantee that we wouldn’t be here without it.

It’s PAPER DAY! I hope you can get out and grab this week’s paper! In this issue you will read about: graduation times, Adi Oxford won 1st place in a story contest, Northern Lights seen from Hardin County, Jr. High Graduate greetings, Memorial Day news, SIC graduates and outstanding students, High School Teachers/Students of the Month (Jr. High next week), law enforcement month, two Hardin County natives recognized for their outstanding medical service (separate articles), college graduate announcements, SIC FOG team locals recognized, board minutes, signing with a university, Out of the Past from 1974, many local cemetery boards are asking for donations for upkeep, upcoming events, and so much more.

5-10-24 God blessed us with Northern Lights - Hardin County, Illinois! Show us your pics! My husband Tony Lane took these!

It’s PAPER DAY! This week’s 10 page paper is full of great news! See the Class of 2024 lists of graduates for high school, jr. high, and kindergarten. Time to get your cards filled out for their graduations! These lists are tentative, meaning they will graduate if all requirements are met at the time of graduation. The senior graduation special edition will be printed and inserted into the May 23 issue! If you would like to congratulate your 8th grader with an ad, give us a call and we will work something up for you. Also, this week, read about: Kindergartener’s responses to questions about their futures, Academic Challenge, May The 4th Be With You 5K results, a birth, 50th anniversary, Employees of the Year at the school, upcoming events and fundraisers, cicadas, 2024 Wellness expo coverage, SIC scholars honored, state news, board minutes, Out of the Past about College in the Hills, Kindergarten registration info, NHS inductee ceremony, 4th grade Brain Games news, Shawnee National Forest - Leave No Trace Spotlight, and so much more! Enjoy! Thanks for your support!

It’s PAPER DAY! 🚨🚨Today is the DEADLINE to place a senior graduation ad for the HCHS Class of 2024. Please call or email me today to hold your spot. 618-287-2361 [email protected] NOTE: The e-edition is still down. We apologize for the delay but it is completely out of our hands. After being hacked this week, the company has restored the website and still finishing completion of the e-Edition. No personal information has been compromised. They hope to have it back on today! In this week’s issue, read about: Prom King and Queen and their court, Tax bills mailed out - read how to read your bill, GEC Conference title for Cougars Baseball, Rosiclare Postmaster and Clerk hired, upcoming hike by the Historical Society, Cave In Rock Banterra closes and donates the building, local scholarship, Selfies in the Shawnee, State news, school calendar of events, upcoming events, Out of the Past from 1942, and so much more. In next week’s paper we will list all the graduates. The upcoming graduation edition will be printed May 23 after graduation so I can include pictures from that evening. Enjoy!

IT'S PAPER DAY! In this week's issue read about a Hardin County Senior who signed with the Forensic Falcons, another senior who participated in SEIEC Youth Day, Honor Roll, Bible Bowl, local art in SIC art exhibition, info on Summer Twilight Series, newly formed Jr. High Golf team showing talent, High School Track season begins, NHS induction to be held next week, upcoming events, Board Minutes, State news, Letter to the Editor, upcoming hike, Hardin County Water District report, and so much more. Don't miss a thing by subscribing to the paper and supporting this very important business. Last chance to get your graduation ad in. I may have to end the deadline early because it's filling up fast. Thursday, May 2 is the current deadline.

It’s PAPER DAY! Get out and pick up a paper or call me today to subscribe! Call 618-287-2361 or visit www.hardincoindependent.com . In this week’s paper, you will read about many great things: Food on the Move, real estate tax bills will be mailed out soon, SO learn about EXEMPTIONS in a message from the County Treasurer and County Assessor, gift from a trucker, details about the biggest Google search about the April 8 eclipse, local girl to study abroad, Sen. Fowler’s Student Advisory Council, State news, board minutes, Swap Days and other upcoming events, Out of the Past about Cave In Rock State Park, MORE Selfies in the Shawnee, another round of GEC All Conference Team members, and so much more! Don’t forget! We are working on the 2024 Graduation issue. Get your advertisement in as soon as possible! I will post more about that in the comments. Deadline is May 2, but we sure would appreciate it if you let us know sooner.

It’s PAPER DAY! Don’t miss out on the 12 page Total Solar Eclipse Edition #2. In this week’s paper you will see so many pictures of people’s experiences with the Total Solar Eclipse that we were able to view in Hardin County on Monday — IN TOTALITY. Also, read about the 2024 expected cicada emergence, births, Pre-K through 2nd grade Cougars Basketball, State News, Ag News, upcoming events, upcoming preschool screening, and so much more! Don’t forget to place your advertisement in the Hardin County Independent in our special graduation issue! Deadline is fast approaching!

It’s PAPER DAY🗞️- Total Solar Eclipse Edition! A great keepsake to commemorate the event. 🚨Locals, we need your help! If you see anything interesting the day of the eclipse or large numbers of people watching from the different towns, campsites, or places of interest, send your photos to us. 📸We will make a facebook post that day where you can post your pictures. Thanks in advance for your help since we cannot be everywhere that day. ✅ Be sure and pick up this week’s paper so you will be eclipse ready! 🤓Learn about Shadow Bands, Baily’s Beads, Totality, Purkinje effect, times of the eclipse, history of past eclipses, and several safe ways to view the eclipse. We have an eclipse crossword puzzle on page 4 to help you brush up on your knowledge. ⛽️🛒🍔🚑Also, see the full page eclipse resource guide for groceries, gas, food, medical, car repair, hardware, liquor, ice cream, gifts, and more! Clip and Save and Share! We even have a grouping of churches to visit if you are visiting on Sunday. ⭐️ More in this week’s paper: Selfies in the Shawnee, engagements, Out of the Past about Iron Furnace from the 1880s, Riverside Reflections about Stone Church Grade School, egg hunt coverage, upcoming events, and so much more! 🤳✨Send in your Solar Eclipse Selfies in the Shawnee or just your Solar Eclipse Selfies for publishing in one papers after the eclipse. It’s free to participate. Send to [email protected] with a caption to go with the photo, listing who, when and where.

It's PAPER DAY! 📰🗞️🚨 You will want to grab a copy or one for each person who wants to play. 🐰🐣BIG KIDS EASTER EGG HUNT: Circle 118 hidden eggs in this week's paper. ✏️ 💁‍♀️Also, see how many influential women and young women you can find in this week's paper in light of Women's History Month. You could win a subscription to the Independent! 🗞️ ✝️THE GOOD NEWS - BEST NEWS WE’VE PRINTED ALL YEAR- We have a full page dedicated to the story of Jesus' death, burial and resurrection. More in this week’s 10 page paper: Read about upcoming Easter events, Food on the Move, high school baseball and softball pictures and schedules, Pre-K Screening info, Out of the Past about Coca-Cola, upcoming events, lots of stories about women leaders, Meet Your Neighbor, Board Minutes, Riverside Reflections - Facebook Edition on Dr. Scott, MIH queens go to Springfield, the school's Art Extravaganza, and so much more! Enjoy and Happy Easter. He is Risen! ❤️✝️🦋 YOUR SUPPORT KEEPS US HERE! Don't forget to place your 2024 Graduation Greeting Ad. We will have the 6th Annual Graduation Edition soon! Call today! 618-287-2361 We will have Eclipse Edition #1 next week! Read all about it. Good stuff! 🌕🌖🌗🌘🌑🌒🌓🌔 Egg hunt hints: Page 1 - 26 eggs Page 2 - 8 eggs Page 3 - 1 egg Page 4 - 1 egg Page 5 - 7 eggs Page 6 - 15 eggs Page 7 - 7 eggs Page 8 - 9 eggs Page 9 - 25 eggs Page 10 - 19 eggs We will show pages circled eggs next Wednesday.

It’s PAPER DAY! Pick up this week’s 10 page paper to read about the 2024 Hardin County Primary Election results; PreK screening; Board minutes, upcoming Easter events and services; FULL PAGE Total Solar Eclipse Resources Guide for those visiting Hardin County during the Eclipse - times of the eclipse and other facts about the day; several other articles about the eclispe; Out of the Past on the only volcano (dormant for now) in the whole state of Illinois - Hicks Dome in Hardin County; State News; Shawnee National Forest news; PI Day festivities at the school; upcoming events; and local accomplishments. If you enjoy reading the Hardin County Independent, please tell us in the comments below!

It’s PAPER DAY! Get out and pick up a fresh copy of the 10 page, March 14, 2024 Hardin County Independent! Better yet, subscribe. In this week’s issue, read about the upcoming primary election to be held Tuesday, March 19, local dental clinic recognized, elementary students rewarded for great behavior, high school students hear an inspiring story, Jr. High and High School Students and Employees of the Month recognized, State News, Solar Eclipse news, Board minutes, Out of the Past from 1937-1959 on Fluorspar, upcoming Easter information...more next week, 3 births, FFA news, and so much more!

It’s PAPER DAY! In this week’s issue you’ll read about the Shawnee Polar Plunge, State News, April 8 Eclipse information, pre-k screening, election news, specimen ballot, upcoming events, Out of the Past from 1974, Meet Your Neighbor, and so much more! We hope you enjoy!

It’s PAPER DAY on Leap Day! In this week’s issue, read about the Miss Illinois Heart Pageant, news about the Golden Circle getting a donation and a big payment due, fires around the county, Out of the Past from 1935-1936 about Fluorspar, Board minutes, State news, 3rd/4th grade Cougars basketball, 5th grade girls basketball, Beauty and the Beast dance, Meet Your Neighbor, local man wins fishing tournament, and so much more! Enjoy! Thanks for your support.

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