LATEST MARSHALL ILLINOIS NEWS
Why And How We Celebrate Juneteenth, a New National Holiday
Yes, Juneteenth (short for June 19) has only been a national holiday since President Biden signed the holiday into law last year when he signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act. It marks the first new federal holiday since Martin Luther King Jr. Day was added in 1983. This year, the … Read More
Weddings, Yard Sales, and the Strawberry Moon: June is Here in Marshall Illinois
The days are warmer and longer, the nights are more gentle, and we’re getting ready for the fun of the summer ahead. When we think of June, we think of graduations, family picnics, our final efforts of spring cleaning, and… weddings. It’s commonly known that June is considered the most … Read More
School’s Out for Summer: Summer Fun in Marshall, Illinois
The end of the school year is near, and soon our youth will be enjoying events and a long Illinois summer break. Prom was a big success, and now it’s time for awards, graduation, summer plans, and our High School seniors to prepare for college or a career. We’re excited … Read More
Let’s Get Healthy! Body, Mind, & Spirit: May is Mental Health Month
Did you know that May is Mental Health Awareness Month? America has been observing this since 1949, most likely due to the influx of soldiers returning from World War 2 who had been through the most terrible war in history. We now realize how much trauma affects people, and so … Read More
Spring Has Arrived, and So Have the Birds!
It is that time of year again when the many species of birds return from their winter vacation, just like the senior citizens we call “snowbirds.” The Hummingbirds generally spend the winter months in South and Central America, unlike the snowbirds who are more likely to “roost” in sunny Florida. … Read More