A walk-through of the Humphrey Aquatic Center was conducted Thursday. No serious issues were noted. The Humphrey City Council approved the pool staff and hours during its April 15 meeting. Democrat photo
Ethan and Angela Hathaway have purchased Alice’s Cedar Inn and renamed it The Rambler, a tribute to the mascot of the former Creston High School. They take over as owners April 29. Democrat photo
St. Francis junior Andrew Kosch, right, shot a 78 and finished as runner up in the Patriot Invite. Freshmen Jacob Keller, left, carded an 86 and earned the 14th place medal. The team shot a 355 which placed them 5th in the 15 team tournament.
Beulah Pavel Murphy, 93, of Orion, Ill., passed away Sunday, Feb. 26, 2017, at Hillcrest Home, Geneseo, Ill. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, March 3, 2017, at Mary, Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, 1402 10th Street, Orion. Recitation of the Rosary is a 4:30 p.m. followed by a visitation from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, March 2, 2017, at Kirk, Huggins & Esterdahl Funeral Home, Ltd., 1301 Fourth Street, Orion. Burial is at Western Township Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Mary, Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church or to Hillcrest Nursing Home.