October 29, 2026

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Trick or Treat Hours
Sidell, Oct. 31 Trick or Treat 5-8 pm; Hot dogs served at the firs station by Fun Days  Committee 5-8 pm
Indianola, Oct. 31 Halloween party at fire station from 5-6pm.; Trick or treat 6-8 pm.
Catlin, Oct. 31 Trick or Treat 5-8 p.m.
Fairmount, Oct. 31 Costume party 5:30 at fire station. Trick or Treat, 6-9 pm

Headlines

Indianola Board addresses attendance, trustee referendum and new treasurer

Salt Fork looks at upgrading Consumer Lab

Fairmount Board

Salt Fork plans Veteran salute on Nov. 11
    Salt Fork School District will host a Veterans Day recognition again this year on Wednesday, Nov. 11.
    Veterans and the community are invited to the Salt Fork High school at 9 a.m. for breakfast and a program.
    Please RSVP by calling the high school office at 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.

Salt Fork Sports

Storm to host VG in playoff game

Girls advance to Sectionals in Cross Country

OSF ends their season 13-11

Lady Netters end regular season 22-8; 
Advance past Arcola in Round 1 of Regionals

7th Grade Girls Place 2nd in County Tourney

Obituaries
    GENE R. GLASGOW, 83, of Fairmount passed away on Mon., Oct. 19, 2026 at Carle Hospital in Urbana.
    Gene was born to Ross and Frances (Jameson) Glasgow on Jan. 15, 1943 in Tuscola. He married Jeanne McCurdy on Sept. 4, 1964 at the Allerton Methodist Church in Allerton.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Jeanne Glasgow; grandchildren, Gwynna Glasgow of Mahomet and Andrew Glasgow of Fairmount; brother, Gerry (Mary) Glasgow of Allerton; sister-in-law, Glenda (George) Curry; and nieces and nephews; Meghan Kuhns, James Glasgow, E. Scott Curry and Laura Curry.
    He was preceded in death by his parents, Ross and Frances Glasgow; children, Carolyn Patterson and Stephen Glasgow; grandson, Mackenzie Patterson; and daughter-in-law, Dawn Bidner.
    Gene grew up in Allerton and graduated from ABL High School in 1961 before attending Southern Illinois University Carbondale.  A proud veteran, Gene served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War from 1967 to 1968 as a combat engineer where he earned two bronze stars. During his service, he had the special opportunity to meet his daughter for the first time when she was just 10 months old while he was on R&R in Honolulu, Hawaii.
    Following his discharge, Gene spent most of his working life as an ironworker and was a proud member of Iron Workers Local Union 380.  In his free time, he enjoyed reading historical nonfiction books, shooting sporting clays, and going on prairie dog safaris out west with his friend, Dick Jameson. Gene will be greatly missed by all of his family and friends.
A visitation will be held from 11-12 p.m. on Wed., Oct. 28 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Broadlands. Funeral service will begin at 12 p.m. following the visitation. Military rites and burial will be held at the Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery next to the Church.
Memorial donations may be made to Immanuel Lutheran Church.


    WILLIAM H. KEY SR., age 83, of Fairmount, passed away peacefully Sat., Oct. 24, 2026, surrounded by his loved ones at his daughter’s home in Cayuga, Ind.
    He was born Nov. 9, 1942, in Louisville, Ky. to Hillrey and Jewell Wood Key. He married Diana Tiffin July 23, 1961. She preceded him in death after more than 40 years of marriage on March 22, 2004.
    William and Diana shared a life filled with love, laughter, family, and countless memories. Together they raised two children, Teresa (Don) Buchhaas and William H. (Melanie) Key Jr.
William’s greatest joy was his family. He is survived by his 10 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. They will forever carry his memory and the lessons he taught them. .  William is also survived by his brother, Melvin (Beth) Key; sister, Kathie (Joe) Pittman; extended family, and many friends.  William was preceded in death by his grandchildren, Andre Corbin and Stephanie Key; his parents, Hillrey “Shorty” Key and Jewell Key Mizell; his stepfather, Joseph Mizell; his sisters, Barbara Easter and Brenda Hollinger; sisters-in-law, Jill Key and Karen Alexander; brother, Charlie Key; brothers-in-law, Charles Tiffin, Darrell Tiffin and Fred Alexander; and nephew, Shawn Hollinger.
    After Diana passed away, William spent much of his time with his brother-in-law, Charlie Tiffin. The two became inseparable– truly two peas in a pod. Their bond was a special one and Charlie’s companionship brought William comfort and happiness during those years.
Some knew him as Wild Bill, some as Hoot N Nanny, some as Paka, and to others he was simply Sugar. Whatever name you called him, William was someone you were unlikely to forget.
    In his younger years, William enjoyed playing softball, muzzleloader shooting, fishing, hunting, camping, horseshoes, bowling, and line dancing with friends. He loved being outdoors and staying busy, and he never seemed to run out of things to do or stories to tell.
After retiring from General Motors, William continued working alongside his brother, Charlie, as a handyman in Rantoul. He was also very proud of the large garden he tended, putting in countless hours caring for it and enjoying the fruits of his labor.
    William proudly served his country in the United States Army. While stationed in Washington, D.C., near the end of the Vietnam War, he earned his GED and was given the honor of serving as a guard over the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. His military service was an important part of his life, and he carried that pride with him always.
William will be remembered for his hard work, his stories, his sense of humor, his love of the outdoors, and most of all, the love he had for his family. His presence brought laughter and memories that will be treasured for generations.
    Though he is no longer here to tell another story, make another joke, work in his garden, or answer to one of the many names his family gave him, his legacy lives on in everyone who loved him.
    Rest easy, Wild Bill, Hoot N Nanny, Paka, and Sugar. You will be deeply missed and forever loved.
    Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Fri., Oct. 30 at Robison Chapel, Catlin, with Pastor Chuck Powell officiating. Burial will be in the Davis Cemetery west of Fairmount with military honors accorded. Masonic Rites at 4:30 p.m., Oct. 29 by the Catlin Masonic Lodge with visitation to follow from 5-7 p.m. at the Robison Chapel. Memorials to the C.A.R.A. Animal Shelter. Online condolences at www.robisonchapel.com.

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