November 5, 2026

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Voters approve reducing village trustees

Salt Fork plans Veteran salute on Nov. 11
    Salt Fork School District will host a Veterans Day  on Wednesday, Nov. 11. Veterans and the community are invited to the High school at 9 a.m. for breakfast and a program. RSVP by calling 217-427-5331 to be their guest for breakfast.
    In the afternoon a program will be held at the Salt Fork South Elementary/Jr. High at 1 p.m. All veterans and community is also welcome to this program.

Catlin Lions honor “all who served” with upkeep of their 24 year old memorial

Salt Fork Sports

Storm hold off Villa Grove-Heritage, advance to next round of playoffs

Callie Richardson to run for X-Country State Championship this Saturday

Netters win Regional 
Sectional action taking place this week

8th Graders win County title

Obituaries
  TERRY LEE WOODARD, 68, of Indianola and Fairmount, affectionately known to so many as “Archie,” passed away on Fri., Oct. 30, 2026, at the Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago, Illinois.
    Archie was born Oct. 15, 1958, to Lester and Margaret Drollinger Woodard. He was a familiar face to many and someone who built lasting friendships throughout his life.
    He leaves behind his four children, Travis Woodard, Tyler Woodard, Tad (Jami Ozmer) Woodard, and Tara (Lucas Darr) Conner; 10 grandchildren; and his beloved longtime companion, Kristi Hazelbaker, with whom he shared 27 years of love and companionship. He is also survived by his mother, Margaret Woodard, and his two sisters, Pam Woodard, and Julie (Dean) Peelman.
    A dedicated Chicago Cubs and Fighting Illini fan, Archie enjoyed cheering on his favorite teams through the wins and losses. He also truly enjoyed his years working at the grain elevator, where he formed many friendships and made lasting memories with those he worked alongside. He was a familiar face to many and someone who built lasting friendships throughout his life.
    Archie was preceded in death by his father, Lester Woodard, and his sister, Kathie Jean Woodard Lee.
    A Celebration of Life to be announced at a later date. Robison Chapel, Catlin is handling arrangements. Online condolences at www.robisonchapel.com.

    SARA JEAN SHAFFER, 47, of Fairmount passed away at 6:02 p.m. on Sun., Nov. 1, 2026, at her home.
    Sara was born April 19, 1979, in Charleston to Terry Roberts and Teresa Veach Holt.     Surviving are her father; her mother and stepdad, Brad Holt; her fiancé, Joe Kingen; three daughters, Haley Roberts, Mallory Grice and Karissa Roberts: one son, Huxley Kingen; one brother: Randall (Sarah Matusas) Laws; two sisters, Jodi (Daniel) Watson and Rachel Cutright; and two grandchildren, Sebastian White and Valley Liggins.
    Sara was a family-oriented person who enjoyed mushroom hunting, watching true crime shows, spending time with her grandkids, browsing while shopping, going to garage sales, and loved her cats.
    Funeral services 11 a.m. today (Thursday) Nov. 5 at Robison Chapel, Catlin with Pastor Davy Keen officiating. Burial will be in Oakridge Cemetery, Catlin. Online condolences at www.robisonchapel.com.

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