March 19, 2026

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Voters say yes to Vance cemeteries

Quorum concerns spur talk of smaller Indianola board

Comcast brining their services to Village of Catlin

Sidell scrambles to meet Comptroller’s deadlines; seeks new auditor

McBride fills Twp. vacancy

Carroll approves Phase 1 of cleaning, repairing headstones

School threat sparks questions at Salt Fork Board meeting

Salt Fork Junior High is #1 spellers in Vermilion County

Salt Fork High Trackers do well in Rantoul Invite

Kissing the Blarney Stone

Obituaries
    GENE DAUGHBAUGH, 87, of Georgetown, passed away peacefully on March 12, 2026, at Bickford Nursing Home in Champaign.
    Gene was born on April 30, 1938, in Eagle Grove, Iowa, to Jubal and Novella Miller Daughenbaugh. He proudly served his country in the United States Army as a military police officer in Korea for three years.
    Throughout his younger years, Gene worked many different jobs, on several farms and worked on oil drilling rigs across Illinois, Ohio, and Michigan. He later began a career at General Motors in Tilton where he worked for 25 years, retiring in 1993.
    On June 12, 1965, Gene married the love of his life, Beverly Wagley. Together they shared 60 wonderful years of marriage filled with love, family and adventure. Gene and Bev enjoyed camping, fishing, and traveling throughout the western United States.
    Gene was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He is survived by his wife; three children, Susan (Bill) Bruns of Williamsport, Ind., JB (Cherie) Daughenbaugh of Gibson City and Scott (Stephanie) Daughenbaugh of Fithian; three grandchildren, Clayton (Jordyn) Hawkins, Macey (Dylan) Dalbey and Nathan Daughenbaugh; and two great-grandchildren. Gene loved spending time outdoors, especially around a campfire or working outside; his greatest passion was fishing. He would often be found with a good old Western book, watching movies, or listening to classic country music. True to his warm and friendly nature, he made everyone feel welcome-always greeting family as they came through the door with his familiar “Howdy.”  Some of his grandchildren’s favorite memories were the simple adventures he created for them-proving that the best times didn’t require much money, just time spent together. He rarely missed one of their sporting events and was always there to cheer them on and offer quiet life lessons along the way.
    Gene will be remembered for his hard work, love of family, and the many memories he created with those who knew and loved him. His legacy lives on through the family he cherished and the values he passed down to them.
    Visitation is from 5 to 7 p.m. March 25 at Robison Chapel, Catlin. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Alzheimer’s research. Online condolences at www.robisonchapel.com.

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