By SUSAN KANTOR/For The News-Gazette This is part of a two-day look at the trades in East Central Illinois. Keith Parrish grew up in an era when your dad made sure you had a trade. read more

Indiana State Police detectives from the Putnamville Post have arrested a Coatesville man and his girlfriend for theft and burglary at a Danville residence.   Read more at www.WISHTV.com

On Oct. 14, 2008, 84-year-old William Graham was in his Henry Street home when three people walked in, beat him and robbed him.

Twins Isabella Claire Eubanks, 5 pounds, 1 ounce, and Maybree Elizabeth Eubanks , 4 pounds, 8 ounces, were born July 22 to Benjamin and Melanie Eubanks of Hartselle. Grandparents are Tim and Barbara Mabrey of Hartselle and Brian and Sue Eubanks of Falkville.

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services earlier this week announced the first round of applicants accepted into the Early Retiree Reinsurance Program. Nearly 2,000 employers, representing large and small businesses, state and local governments, educational institutions, non profits, and unions have been accepted into the program and will begin to receive reimbursements for employee ...

The PIAA Class AAA runner-up Selinsgrove Seals passed their first test of the season by edging Class AAA Wyoming Valley West 2-1 on Saturday in a nonleague season opener.