Sterling teacher bequeaths $220K legacy gift, derived through McDonald’s stocks, to build homes in Haiti
For decades, Sterling teacher Fern Shore donated what she could to Hope for Haitians to build homes there. The organization said Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025, that Shore, prior to her death at 101 last fall, bequeathed $220,000
Mandatory evacuation remains after Louisiana plant explosion
A massive fire continues to burn at a Louisiana plant following an explosion on Friday, prompting authorities to maintain an evacuation order for everyone living within a one-mile radius of the site. The explosion occurred at Smitty’s
Central Bank IL Pets of the Week: Angel & Great Pumpkin!
DOG: ANGEL – A sweet 3 year old Pit mix. Angel is an amazing dog who’s shy at first, but quickly warms up to be the sweetest little cuddle bug! Angel is very tidy, walks well on
Police identify five victims killed in tour bus crash in upstate New York
New York State Police have identified the five people killed after a tour bus returning from a trip to Niagara Falls overturned in upstate New York on Friday, injuring dozens of others. New York State Police Trooper
Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit sets fall 2025 Ryman Residency
Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit will be returning to the renowned Ryman Auditorium in Nashville this fall for a six-show residency, marking 10 years of residencies at the Ryman. The band’s 10th anniversary run is set
BigXThaPlug arrested in Dallas for marijuana possession, unlawful possession of a firearm
BigXthaPlug — real name is Xavier Landum – was arrested on Thursday, August 21, 2025 on charges of possession of marijuana, and unlawful possession of a firearm. The arrest came hours after the release his country-inspired new