Gilberts teen shines as singer and actress
Since she was six years old, Tatiana Ranallo, 16, of Gilberts has known that she wanted to pursue a career as both a singer and actress. "I started out with...
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Truck flips over near Big Timber and Brier Hill Road
An 18-wheeler flipped on its side on Wednesday morning near the intersection of Big Timber and Brier Hill Roads in Hampshire. According to the Hampshire Police Department, the truck was...
Hampshire Elementary principal announces retirement
Dr. David Scarpino, who has served as the principal of Hampshire Elementary School for the past five years, has announced that he will retire from the position. Scarpino has lived...
Hampshire trustee retires after 43 years of serving the village
Orris Ruth, who has lived in the village for the past 72 years, retired this week after serving 30 years as a Hampshire trustee and 13 years on the village...
Old Starks Tavern plans fundraiser for Fairdale
Old Starks Tavern will hold a fundraiser from 1 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, May 3, for the tornado victims in Fairdale. The fundraiser will be held outdoors at the...
Students show off vehicles at Hampshire High car show
Hampshire High School students displayed their cars and trucks on Wednesday at the third annual Hampshire High car show. Students competed for trophies in categories such as: cleanest vehicle, best...
Foxy Mae named winner of Anderson Animal Shelter’s Spokespet contest
Foxy Mae, a dog adopted from Anderson Animal Shelter in South Elgin in June 2014, has been named the winner of the shelter's first Pets-a-Palooza Spokespet Contest. "There were approximately...
District 301 school buildings to get upgrades over summer
When Central Community Unit School District 301 students are out of school for the summer, construction teams will come in to improve some of the school buildings. The board last...
District 301 says goodbye to two board members
The Central Community Unit School District 301 board said farewell to two longtime school board members this week. Gary Weigand has been on the board since 2003. Rose Diaz, who...
Central High parents, students concerned about football program
The Central High School library was packed with parents and students who wanted to verify that the district's football program was still in play during a recent Central Community Unit...