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Okawville · OkawvilleSchool board adopts resolution for initiative By TODD MARVER tmarver@washingtonconews.com OKAWVILLE — A total of 457 school districts in Illinois have adopted the Vision 2030 resolution as of Feb. 19, according to illinoisvision2030.com, and West Washington County Community Unit School District 10 is one of them. The WW10 Board approved a resolution to support Vision 2030 earlier this year. Superintendent Keith Senior said seven years ago, …See the Story
WW10 supports Vision 2030
Nashville, IL · NashvilleNASHVILLE — A fire caused extensive damage to a detached garage and its contents at around 4:50 p.m. on Feb. 26 in the 8800 block of Reservoir Road in Nashville. Nashville Fire Protection District responded and was assisted by the Addieville and Hoyleton Fire Districts. Nashville Fire Chief Alan Hohlt reported that the departments were on scene for two hours and that the cause of the fire is undetermined at this time.See the Story
Fire causes extensive damage to detached garage
Hornets · NashvilleBy RANDY LIST listsentinelsports@gmail.com NASHVILLE — Quick, name an IHSA boys basketball regional that had a pair of 21-win teams competing in a play-in round. If you answered the Carlyle Class 2A Regional, you’re correct. OK, name another. In a singularly tough first set of postseason play, the host Hornets held off the Mater Dei Knights 51-48 Monday night in a quarterfinal game of the Carlyle Regional played at the Nashville Community High S…See the Story
Hornets edge past Knights in regional
Okawville · OkawvilleSentinel Staff Report Sentinel File PhotosBIG NIGHT — Aidan Anderson had 25 points and 17 rebounds in Okawville’s regional win over Elverado. South Central High School limited St. Elmo to just seven points in the second half and rallied for a 40-29 win over the Eagles in a quarterfinal game of the Class 1A Regional hosted by the Cougars in Gary Shirley Gymnasium. SC (19-12) trailed 22-15 at the half before rallying in the final two quarters. Set…See the Story
South Central rallies past Eagles in regional
Nashville, IL · NashvilleNASHVILLE, IL — A traffic stop last Thursday led to drug-related arrests in Nashville, Illinois. Officers stopped a vehicle on E. St. Louis St. and arrested the driver, Jesse R. Sexton and passenger, Brandy M. Barns. A vehicle search uncovered methamphetamine, fentanyl capsules, and drug paraphernalia. After arriving at the Washington County Jail, Barns was found to have additional concealed contraband, including more meth, fentanyl, and syringe…See the Story
Traffic stop in Nashville leads to drug arrests
Du Bois · Du BoisIn an email interview, the historian and biographer shared why it was “time to look closer to home,” and praised the “most honest presidential memoir” yet. SCOTT HELLER What books are on your night stand? David Greenberg, “John Lewis: A Life”; Joshua Green, “The Rebels: Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and the Struggle for a New American Politics”; Martha Hodes, “My Hijacking: A Personal History of Forgetting and Remem…See the Story
Interview: David Levering Lewis on ‘The Stained Glass Window’ and His Reading Life
Music · NashvilleBrett Eldredge will release his new EP ‘Lonestar Lovers' on 14th March 2025 via his own label Warm and Cozy Records.The EP will feature the recent singles “You'll Be Mine” and ‘Gorgeous' along with three new tracks. The EP previews a new chapter of music for the award-winning Illinois-born and Nashville-based multiplatinum singer, songwriter, producer, and entertainer. You can pre-save the ‘Lonestar Lovers' EP now.
‘Lonestar Lovers' follows the…See the Story