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Country Stomp concert at shooting complex in Sparta canceled
The Country Stomp concert scheduled for June 8-10 at the World Shooting & Recreation Complex in Sparta has been canceled.
Two Teens Arrested in Shooting
Police arrested two teens in connection with a drive-by shooting. A 16-year-old was shot in the shoulder around 5:30 near Dunham and Packard streets.
Tests Confirm Presence of Ash Borer
The Emerald Ash Borer has been spotted. The small, invasive insect has killed millions of trees around the U.S. and Canada.
Country Stomp is improved for 2012 and features some big names and your favorite local groups
Country Stomp 2012 will bring country music stars Eric Church and Josh Turner, rock 'n' roll frontman Aaron Lewis of Staind and a host of other national, regional and local acts to the World Shooting and Recreation Complex in Sparta June 8-10. Border North Productions at Steeleville announced the stellar lineup for the three-day event that will ... (more)
You Paid For It: Missed Target
The World Shooting and Recreation Center in Sparta Illinois is losing an average of $1.5 million each year for the state of Illinois.