In the wake of the “Twitter Files,” let’s revisit former President Barack Obama’s warning last April about the spread of misinformation: “You just have to flood a country’s public square with enough raw sewage.
Obama Warns About the ‘Raw Sewage’ of Disinformation — Ignores Democrats’ Own Garbage
January 26, 2023 By Leave a Comment
Bill O’Reilly: Biden Derangement Syndrome
January 26, 2023 By Leave a Comment
By God, I think I have a malady, and there’s no vax. It’s been two years since President Biden took the oath of office, and I am becoming obsessed with the man. This is not good.
Commentary: I have two young daughters and here’s why I say no to sleepovers
January 26, 2023 By Leave a Comment
Growing up in the 1980s and ’90s, sleepovers were a common occurrence for my friends and me. I cannot even count how many times I slept over at a friend’s home, starting in late elementary school all the way through high school.
Daily Hope: Jesus Protects and Directs You
January 26, 2023 By Leave a Comment
Sheep are essentially defenseless animals, so a shepherd carries a few tools to care for and protect his sheep. He has a rod for guarding and protecting, and he uses a staff with a little crook in it to rescue the sheep.
2023 Super Bowl: Why this is the most wide open race in NFL history ahead of conference championship games
January 26, 2023 By Leave a Comment
You couldn’t ask for much more parity entering one of the greatest football times of year, conference championship weekend. Unfortunately it’s come at the expense of the Chiefs and Patrick Mahomes, whose high-ankle sprain has opened the door for the most wide open Super Bowl race we’ve ever seen at this point in the year.
Illinois Democrats urging county sheriff to enforce gun ban
January 26, 2023 By Leave a Comment
(The Center Square) – While dozens of sheriffs have said they won’t enforce Illinois’ gun ban, Democrats in DuPage County placed their focus on one.
Separate challenges against Illinois’ gun ban progressing
January 26, 2023 By Leave a Comment
(The Center Square) – Lawsuits brought against Illinois’ new gun ban are working their way through the judicial process.
Pritzker flips on support of local control over wind farm siting decisions
January 26, 2023 By Leave a Comment
(The Center Square) – A bill that strips local control from county governments regarding zoning matters on wind and solar energy appears to be close to becoming law.
Nellie Frances Reeves-Sesser, IL
January 25, 2023 By Leave a Comment
Nellie Frances Reeves, 85, of Sesser, passed away on Sunday January 22, 2023 at the Franklin Hospital in Benton, IL.
She was born on June 24, 1938 in Potosi, MO to James and Laura Metcalf.
She is survived by her children Kathy (Chuck) Riley, Rose Munoz, Leann Lord, Marty Reeves and one sister Janet Puhse Metcalf and several nieces, nephews, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, first husband Jack Cox, second husband Amos Reeves, three children Leona Nienhaus, Jack Cox Jr. and David Reeves and two sisters Donna Cook and Norma Hall.
A Memorial Visitation will be held on Monday January 30. 2023 from 2:00 PM until 4:00 PM at the Brayfield-Gilbert Funeral Home in Sesser, IL.
For more information go to our website www.gilbertfuneralhomes.com
Marvin Sullivan – Benton, IL
January 23, 2023 By Leave a Comment
Marvin Wayne Sullivan, age 60, of Benton, passed away at 1:36 p.m. Sunday, January 22, 2023, at his home.
His wishes are to be cremated with no public services.
Leffler Funeral Home of Benton; is in charge of the cremation arrangements.
Marvin was born on December 16, 1962, in Benton, Illinois, the son of Howard C. Sullivan and Bertha (Gunter) Sullivan. He married the former Jennifer Lee Crawford on September 24, 1988, and together they shared 34 years of marriage.
He worked as a truck tire builder at Continental Tire of Mt. Vernon, Illinois.
Marvin enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time with family. Most of all he enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.
Surviving is his loving wife Jennifer Sullivan of Benton; a daughter Britney Mocaby and husband Bryan of Benton; a son Hunter Sullivan and fiancée Alayna Nelson of Marion; four grandchildren: Colton Sullivan, Zaden Mocaby, Creek Mocaby, and Zalei Mocaby; four sisters: Brenda Houseworth, Debbie King, Sandy Bright, and Lora Loucks; three brothers: Cecil Sullivan, Melvin Sullivan, and Bert Sullivan. He is also survived by his grand-puppy Pepper.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his maternal and paternal grandparents.
To leave online condolences to the family, or to share memories of Marvin, visit www.lpfuneralhome.com
