Farm safety for kids should be a top priority

OTTAWA – It’s never too early to start a conversation with kids about farm safety. About every three days, a child dies in an agriculture-related incident and each day, about 33 children are seriously injured. For National

Blood Drive coming to Spring Valley

SPRING VALLEY – Hall High School will be hosting a blood drive on Thursday  from 11:30 AM to 5:30 PM.  Those who choose to donate will receive a free Red Cross t-shirt, while supplies last. There’s currently

Rail Safety Week in Illinois is underway

SPRINGFIELD – Governor JB Pritzker has proclaimed this week as Rail Safety Week in Illinois. During 2021, 101 vehicle crashes were reported at public highway-rail grade crossings, resulting in 24 fatalities and 25 injuries in Illinois. In

Gratitude may be the secret to happiness

  A recent study shows that 33% of people say that they regularly make it a point to express their gratitude in their every day lives.  65% of those that report they are “very happy” on a