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Vicky Joyce (Hale) Leonberger

Vicky Joyce (Hale) Leonberger passed peacefully from this life at 12:25 p.m. Sept. 25, 2023, surrounded by her family. Vicky was born Feb. 23, 1949, to James and Laverne (Weatherington) Hale. On Sept. 25, 1965, she married Arlie W. "PeeWee" Leonberger. From that union was born their son, Steven W. Leonberger.
Oct 2, 2023 7:15 PM
Verna R. Spivey of Rosiclare

Verna R. Spivey, 96, of Rosiclare passed away Sept. 26, 2023, at Hardin County General Hospital. She attended First Christian Church of Rosiclare.
Oct 2, 2023 7:15 PM
'Jazz Under the Stars' brings in more than $10K for SIC

Jazz was in the air at the second annual Jazz Under the Stars Sept. 23 at Southeastern Illinois College. The fundraiser was held at the Ella Elizabeth Hise Museum of Regional Art and Terrace to raise money for the SIC Foundation endowment, which funds student scholarships and support. Around 80 people attended, and the event grossed over $10,000 for student scholarships and support. Additionally, every dollar raised will be doubled by a federal Title III grant, making the total proceeds from the event even larger.
SIC Public Information Oct 2, 2023 7:12 PM
Marty Miller Maddox, formerly of Harrisburg

Marty Miller Maddox, 69, of Indianapolis, Ind., formerly of Harrisburg, entered into the God's Kingdom on Aug. 28, 2023. He passed away peacefully in the Cardiovascular Care Unit at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital with Cheryl, his wife of 35 years, by his side. Marty was the youngest of three children born to parents Lindell and Katherine Maddox. The family moved to Harrisburg when Marty was a young boy. At age 13, Marty was baptized at the First Baptist Church of Harrisburg. He actively participated in church life and as an older teen, took seminary extension courses through the church.
Oct 2, 2023 7:12 PM
Traveling Smithsonian exhibit on display in Equality

Illinois Humanities has launched its "Spark! Places of Innovation" statewide tour with an exhibit in Equality.
Jun 19, 2023 9:04 AM
Studio 618 opening at SIC Tap, jazz and ballet classes offered for K-12

Southeastern Illinois College has announced dance classes for K-12 starting this fall in the new Studio 618.
SIC Public Information Jun 19, 2023 8:58 AM
Illinois Press Foundation awards grants to 19 school journalism programs

The Illinois Farm Bureau and the Illinois Press Foundation have announced the awarding of grants to 19 scholastic journalism efforts throughout the state, including at Harrisburg High School.
Jun 19, 2023 8:55 AM
Dave Wiman Memorial Scholarship established for local students

The Southeastern Illinois College Foundation has announced the creation of a new scholarship for Hardin County.
SIC Public Information Mar 10, 2023 8:23 AM
A mild February wraps up a weak but wet winter

February in Illinois was particularly mild, ending a winter season that was 2 to 6 degrees above normal, according to Illinois State Climatologist Trent Ford at the University of Illinois' Illinois State Water Survey.
Submitted by Lisa A. Sheppard Illinois State Water Survey Mar 10, 2023 8:21 AM
Help the pollinators by not starting your mower yet

Last year I wrote about "No Mow May." It's an idea that originated in England and then was adopted by several cities in the U.S.
Mar 10, 2023 8:20 AM

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