Apr 26, 2012 | The News-Gazette
Local group donates AmTryke to Desert Storm veteran
Each time Desert Storm veteran Toney Blanchard went to the Veterans Affairs Illiana Health Care System in Danville for therapy, he looked forward to riding the AmTryke.
Arcola police officer arrested for armed violence
An Arcola police officer who also serves as the Hindsboro chief of police is being held at the Douglas County jail after state police arrested him for armed violence and official misconduct.
Barbara J. Conlin, 76, died Monday, Feb. 27, 2012, at the Arthur home. Local survivor is her sister-in-law, Vivian Woll of East Alton.