30 July 2010, 2:58 pm
GRAND DETOUR When most people hear the name John Deere, it typically brings to mind large green and yellow machinery with the iconic leaping deer logo. However, John Deere is not only a company name; it is also the name of the gifted blacksmith who founded the company. To celebrate the blacksmiths ... Read More »
30 July 2010, 10:20 am
KENNETH MISTER kennethmister@ddtonline.com... Read More »
29 July 2010, 12:08 pm
A retired licensed social worker in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease will relate her personal story at a program stressing the importance of early intervention sponsored by the Alzheimer's Association Central Illinois Chapter.... Read More »
28 July 2010, 10:21 pm
American Association SECOND HALF (x-won first-half title) NORTH DIVISION W L Pct GB x-Sioux Falls 16 5 .762 SAINTS 13 6 .... Read More »
26 July 2010, 9:24 pm
If anyone had a better weekend in auto racing than Chip Ganassi, we havent heard about it. The personable car owner went into the record books Sunday when one of his drivers, Jamie McMurray, won the Brickyard 400. He earlier had won the Daytona 500 and one of Ganassis IndyCar Series drivers, Dario F... Read More »
26 July 2010, 8:57 am
A new poll shows Republican Rep. Roy Blunt (left) leading Democrat Robin Carnahan by six points in the battle for Missouris open Senate seat. (CNN) A new poll in Missouri provides more evidence that President Barack Obama and his administration's agenda are hurting more than helping Democratic cand... Read More »
22 July 2010, 11:03 am
Talk with Illinois football beat writer Bob Asmussen... Read More »
20 July 2010, 9:33 pm
GODFREY Another night another long night and another sweep for the Summers-Port swim and dive teams. But because of a lightning show courtesy of Mother Nature, the meet didnt last quite as long as it might have.... Read More »
20 July 2010, 8:55 pm
Stacey White of Williamsport, Ind., has been hired as womens basketball coach at Lincoln Trail College. Prior to LTC, White was employed as head and assistant womens basketball coach at Danville Area Community College. She also was a former high school varsity softball coach and instructional aide a... Read More »
20 July 2010, 7:33 pm
A delicious breakfast was hosted by the Carroll County Farm Bureau and COUNTRY Financial at their 2010 Appreciation Breakfast Friday morning, July 16.... Read More »