With winter a day away, a strengthening pre-Christmas blizzard that experts say could become a bomb cyclone is set to bring heavy snow, strong wind gusts and plummeting temperatures to the Central and Northern Plains, Upper Midwest and Great Lakes this week.
Pre-Christmas blizzard expected to wallop northern US could strengthen into a bomb cyclone
December 22, 2022 By Leave a Comment
Green energy nightmare before Christmas: Coal is now world’s top energy source
December 22, 2022 By Leave a Comment
It looks like Santa will have plenty of lumps of coal to put in the stockings of members of Congress this Christmas.
Republicans hope SCOTUS will help alleviate border crisis
December 22, 2022 By Leave a Comment
(The Center Square) – Republicans are now looking to the U.S. Supreme Court to help alleviate the crisis at the southern border.
Daily Hope: Jesus’ Sacrifice Is for Everyone
December 22, 2022 By Leave a Comment
When Mary and Joseph took baby Jesus to be dedicated at the temple, a really old man named Simeon was there.
Illinois braces for a powerful winter storm this week
December 22, 2022 By Leave a Comment
(The Center Square) – A powerful holiday-week winter storm will unfold across the country Thursday, unleashing snow and strong winds on Illinois. The timing of the storm could not be worse, as millions rush to finish their shopping and embark on their holiday travels.
December 22, 2022 By Leave a Comment
Government Reports Surge in Firearms Linked to Crimes in Illinois
December 22, 2022 By Leave a Comment
An estimated 1 in 3 American adults own at least one firearm. The most common reasons Americans cite for exercising their Second Amendment rights include personal protection, target shooting, and hunting.
Judge to determine what happens next with Illinois’ SAFE-T Act
December 22, 2022 By Leave a Comment
(The Center Square) – The state’s controversial SAFE-T Act is set to end cash bail for many crimes in Illinois Jan. 1. Tuesday, a Kankakee County judge heard arguments in a lawsuit challenging the measure.
Abbott demands Biden take action at border with ‘perilous’ weather coming
December 22, 2022 By Leave a Comment
(The Center Square ) – Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Tuesday warned the Biden administration that without federal action, lives will be lost at the southern border as a polar vortex is expected to bring temperatures down to well below freezing in the state.
Michael Joe Melvin-Zeigler, IL
December 21, 2022 By Leave a Comment
Michael Joe Melvin, 42, of Zeigler, passed away on Sunday December 18, 2022 at his home.
He was born on February 12, 1980 to Michael Eugene and Debra Jo (Francis) Melvin. He is survived by his Mother Debra Melvin of Zeigler; one son Damen Melvin of Zeigler; two sisters Katherine Melvin of Royalton and Krysten Melvin of Zeigler and three brothers Schyler Melvin of Zeigler, Michael Melvin of Coello and Camerron Francis of Dowell. He was preceded in death by his father Michael Eugene Melvin.
A memorial service will be on Saturday January 7, 2023 at 6:00 PM at the Gilbert Funeral Home in Christopher with Brother Larry Cook officiating. Visitation will be on Saturday from 5:00 PM until the time of the service at 6:00 PM.
For more information go to our website www.gilbertfuneralhomes.com
