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Doug Stellhorn's Military Service Highlights U.S. Army Commitment

1 month ago
COLUMBIA CITY, IND. - Columbia City, Ind., native Doug Stellhorn served in the U.S. Army from 1988 to 1993, participating in both Desert Storm and Operation Restore Hope. His commitment to his country remains a source of pride for his family. Stellhorn’s service spanned key military operations during the late 20th century, reflecting a period of significant U.S. involvement overseas. His wife, Missy Stellhorn, expressed her admiration, saying, "I'm proud of my husband, who proudly served

“The Time We Have in Which to Build a Better World”: The Legacy of Louis E. Alewel

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What drives a person to reach out to strangers across an ocean? What acts of kindness can be considered a form of unconditional love? Is it when you give and expect nothing in return? Is it when you give to others, knowing you’ll never get to meet them in person—even if their country was the …
Marisa Tesoro

Safety Tips, Resources Available as Colder Weather Arrives

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EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. – The arrival of colder temperatures is a reminder for everyone that winter weather is just around the corner. It’s important to pay attention to weather advisories, avoid safety risks and to take steps to remain warm as the temperatures drop. The following tips from the City’s public safety providers can help residents stay safe through the winter months: Avoid using ovens and stoves as alternate heating sources; these are potentially dangerous sources of

HSHS Names System Vice President, Marketing and Communications  

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SPRINGFIELD — Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS), a leading Catholic health ministry with operations in Illinois and Wisconsin, announced today that Charmaine Weis, MSML, has been named System Vice President. Marketing and Communications. Weis joined HSHS in February 2024 as the System Director of Marketing and Brand Experience and has been serving as Interim Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing and Communications Officer since August. She has nearly 30 years of experience

Former Army Officer Tom Haine To Be Keynote Speaker At Veterans Day Observance In Wood River

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WOOD RIVER — Madison County State’s Attorney Tom Haine will be the featured speaker at the Wood River Veterans Day celebration at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025, at the East Alton-Wood River Community High School gymnasium. Haine, a former active-duty United States Army officer, served for four years primarily as a Judge Advocate General's Corps prosecutor and command legal adviser. The event will honor veterans for their service and sacrifice. “I’m incredibly honored tha

Veteran Jack Holmes Supported Vietnam Naval Operations

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Jack Holmes, a native of Villa Grove, served in the Naval Reserve for six years, including two years of active duty during the Vietnam War. His service took place within the Pacific Fleet, where he supported command operations for cruisers and destroyers. Holmes’ tenure in the Naval Reserve involved contributions to the support command, a critical component of naval operations during the conflict. The information was submitted by Paul G. Hardin. Jack was a one-time athletic director at

Duckworth Reacts to Trump Threatening Hardworking Air Traffic Controllers & Encouraging Them to Quit  

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL)—Ranking Member of the Senate’s Aviation Subcommittee—issued the following statement after Donald Trump threatened our nation’s Air Traffic Controllers and encouraged them to leave their jobs with our nation already facing a substantial controller shortage: “Our nation’s chronically overworked and understaffed air traffic controllers are absolutely critical to keeping flyers safe. These dedicated

DHS Wants States To Hand Over Driver’s License Data For Citizenship Checks

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This story was originally published by ProPublica. Republished under a CC BY-NC-ND 3.0 license. The Department of Homeland Security says it intends to add state driver’s license information to a swiftly expanding federal system envisioned as a one-stop shop for checking citizenship. The plan, outlined in a public notice posted Thursday, is the latest step in an unprecedented Trump administration initiative […]
Jen Fifield and Zach Despart

Senator Durbin Highlights Strain on Federal Employees During Shutdown

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WASHINGTON, D.C. - The recent shutdown has lasted 40 days, making it the longest in U.S. history. Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin noted the toll on federal employees, including air traffic controllers working extended hours under stressful conditions to maintain air safety. He also criticized the administration for resisting payments to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) while pursuing other priorities. “At Democrats’ urging, today’s bill is not the same one