American Red Cross to host blood drive Aug. 25 in Ladd
The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 1 to 6 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 25, at the Ladd Community Center, located at 303 S. Central Ave.
Tiny Tigers Preschool in Princeton accepting applications for upcoming school year
The preschool program is a component of the Child Care Occupations class at Princeton High School. Students enrolled in the course are juniors and seniors who enjoy working with young children and are considering a child-related career.
House explosion near Pittsburgh kills five, injures 3
Authorities confirmed that an explosion on Saturday morning in the residential suburb of Plum, outside Pittsburgh left five people dead and three injured. Plum is about 15 miles northeast of Pittsburgh. The explosion destroyed three structures and
16 injured in boat explosion on Missouri’s Lake of the Ozarks
Missouri Highway Patrol confirmed that the boat explosion on the Lake of the Ozarks which injured 16 people is believed to have been caused by a buildup of gas fumes. MSHP Troop F tweeted: “Troopers are investigating
Carrie Underwood is back for 11th consecutive ‘Sunday Night Football’ opening theme
Carrie Underwood is back for her 11th consecutive year on NBC’s ‘Sunday Night Football’ to sing the show’s opening theme for the 2023-24 season. Underwood posted on social media: “10 years and we’re still going strong, @snfonnbc!
Take a look at the video for Luke Bryan’s ‘But I Got A Beer In My Hand’
Luke Bryan has shared the music video for his smash hit “But I Got A Beer In My Hand,” shot in Springfield, Tennessee on Free Dreaming Farm by music, fashion, lifestyle and celebrity photographer Jim Wright. “But
Seed saving workshops coming to Peru, Streator libraries
Attend one of the seed saving workshops and learn important concepts and techniques for seed saving, such as open pollination and variety isolation, to get the best quality seeds for your garden. Harvesting and seed storage also
Livingston County residents can drop off unused tires
The Livingston County Health Department will be assisting in the collection of unused tires in an effort to reduce mosquito breeding grounds by providing a means of environmentally safe tire disposal.
Back-to-School is time to review emergency preparedness plans
SPRINGFIELD – As students go back to school this month, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency recommends that all families review their own emergency plans and school safety plans. Whether your children are in school, on a bus,