September 17, 2026

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Catlin announces streets to be resurfaced

Woodlawn Cleanup Sept. 26

Ford sworn in to fill vacancy as Sidell Township trustee

Catlin Fire Board

Bridges of Catlin Township

At age 99, Bill Palmer reflects on the best advice he received in life: treat everyone with kindness

A Salute to Salt Fork Fine Arts Students

Sports

Storm surge past Raiders in 42-14 dominant home victory

Netters upset state champions Cissna Park

OSF Cross Country girls finish in 2nd at PBL Invit’l

OSF has big win over Westville-GR

Girls, boys win on links

Jr. Hi Sports updates

Obituaries

    CHARLES DAVID DELBRIDGE, 62, of Sidell passed away September 4, 2026 at Carle Hospital in Urbana.
    David was born to Charles and Lyda (Driver) Delbridge on February 11, 1964 in Danville.
David worked many years at Kraft Heinz. He enjoyed life, especially when he was riding his Harleys. David had twin sons that he loved dearly and was always very proud of them. He had a heart of gold and would always go out of his way to help someone.
   David also loved being around his other family and the NA groups where he was a sponsor, mentor, and friend to many. Twice a month he would go to the Champaign County Jail to mentor inmates to help get their life back on track.
  David also had a very special best friend, Richard Jones of Tilton, that he loved and looked up to. David was an organ donor, and after his passing he is still helping others.
    David married the love of his life Lisa Delbridge on June 21, 2019, she survives. Also surviving are his twin sons, Matt of Lafayette, Indiana and Luke of Catlin; sisters, Barb Richter of Sidell and Pam Carrington of Kentucky; brother, Glenn Delbridge of Sidell; seven nieces and nephews, fourteen great-nieces and nephews, one great-great-nephew, and four step children.
    He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers.
    Time and date for one last ride and a graveside service will be announced soon.
    Memorial donations may be made to STEP Recovery Center.


    DAVID L. MAHAN, 75, of Indianola, passed away at 8:15 p.m. Mon., Sept. 14, 2026, at Pleasant Meadows Senior Living.
    He was born on July 14, 1951, in Lawrenceville, the son of Jerry and Nadine Karr Mahan. He was raised by his father and his stepmother, Virginia Mahan. He married Michelle Beeley on Oct. 17, 1987, in Jacksonville. She survives.  Other survivors include: his stepmother, Virginia Mahan; one son, Eric (Cyndee) Mahan of Avalon, Calif.; two daughters, Dean (Brittany) Meyers of Prairie Grove, Ark. and Colleen Mahan of Indianola; one sister, Kim (Joe) Goodman of Bloomington; three grandchildren, Ashlin (Jackson) Winkler, Hanna (Parker) Soper, and Shae Ryan Meyers; three great-grandchildren, Piper and Wesley Winkler, and Eden Soper. He was preceded in death by his father, his mother, one brother, Mike and his sister, Cindy.
    David was a truck driver for 37 years, retiring from Fedex. Most of all, David loved spending time with his family. As per his wishes David was cremated and there will be no services held.

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