The local community is dealing with a heavy blow after losing one of its brightest lights. Lauren Scanlon, a fierce protector of the environment, passed away recently and left everyone in total shock. She spent her whole life making sure people cared about nature, and her sudden absence has left a massive hole in the … Read more
It is the kind of midwestern town where people leave their front doors unlocked and neighbors wave from their porches. But right now, a heavy cloud of grief is hanging over Olney, Illinois. A regular Tuesday afternoon turned into a total nightmare for a local family. Loved ones and friends are mourning the tragic loss … Read more
It was supposed to be a totally normal, quiet night of house-sitting on Alabama Junction Road. Instead, it turned into an absolute nightmare that shook the small town to its core. Two people who were just doing a favor for a friend ended up losing their lives in a sudden burst of senseless violence. Jazmine … Read more
Johnny Lee Bittle was just trying to get through his regular route when tragedy struck. The 66-year-old truck driver from Mt. Olive set out bright and early on Monday, July 6. He was a true veteran behind the wheel. Sadly, this routine trip would turn out to be his final journey. It was right around … Read more
Jaelen McCormick had his entire life ahead of him. At just 20 years old, he had so much left to see and do. But all of that was stolen away in a single split second early Tuesday morning. A casual night out at a local gathering ended up being his last. The whole thing went … Read more
