Herb Meeker

Teutopolis players cheer for Kayleigh Zerrusen as she passes home plate after a quick trip around the bases during Saturday's game against Mt. Vernon in the Vandalia Softball Tournament. Timely

Newton's Lexie Grove takes aim for a hit against Mount Vernon during Saturday's Vandalia Softball Tournament. The Lady Eagles pounded out 31 hits through three games to take the tournament

Amelia Collins winds up for another pitch against Mt. Vernon Saturday at the Vandalia Softball Tournament. Collins and other Newton pitchers sat down 26 batters during the tournament.

Teutopolis pitcher Garrett Gaddis took the win Monday against Effingham's Hearts with a fine performance through six innings at Evergreen Hollow Park.

The Wooden Shoes were pounding out hits on the ground and high in the sky Monday against the Effingham Hearts on the field at Evergreen Hollow Park. The Hearts went

There were all kinds of items on sale across the region celebrating the solar eclipse. This metal work combining the moon and sun was on display at the Everette Sawdust

A solid piece of solar eclipse history on sale in Albion

Albion offered fun for pint-sized “Space Cadets” with games and a group of challenging inflatables Saturday on the Edwards County Courthouse Square. The rocketeers did not run out of fuel

3-year-old Lyla Jensen pets goldendoodle Lucy Lou apparently in the right spot Saturday during the Olney street festival.

Richland County Elementary School's Legacy Team shows how they supported Make A Wish with events through the school year. The students also benefited by picking up leadership skills through their