La Grange Public Library had announced the winner of the fifty dollar prize for the “ Imagine Your Story” summer reading program was Rilyn Pryor....

Lewis County Assistant Prosecutor Chelsea Hoffman filed felony charges and sought formal warrants for Wesley R. Elledge and Ryan M. Currie who were involved in the pursuit...

The Lewis County Health Department has confirmed three additional positive cases of COVID-19 in Lewis County on Sept. 16. There are currently 19 active known cases of...

Civil War re-enactors had a night time cannon shoot at Martin Park in Canton during the Living History event on September 12. Video by Rita...

Site preparation began at the new Dollar General location in LaGrange on September 15. The Dollar General Store will be located on Route C in...

On September 11, the Lewis County Health Department reported a COVID-19 related death of a Lewis County resident in their 90's. The Lewis County Health Department reported...

September 9, 2020, The Lewis County Health Department was notified of a COVID-19 related death of a Lewis County resident in their 80’S. The Lewis County Health Department...

The Lewis County Health Department has confirmed two additional positive cases of COVID-19 in Lewis County on Sept. 8. One person age range is 10-20 years old and one...

Sept. 4: The Lewis County Health Department reports six additional Covid-19 cases. One case in the 10-20 year old age range, one case in the 20-30 age group; one case in...

The annual Relay for Life event was held in downtown Canton on Aug. 29. Although the event had a different look this year due to the pandemic, the...

Labor Day is September 7, 2019. Most banks, city and county offices, and the Post Office will be closed. The Press-News Journal will be closed on Sept. 7. Subscribers...

The Durham Community Center will host a flea market on Sept. 10, 11, 12 and 13 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day. A wide variety of nice merchandise will be available. Clothes...

The LaBelle Library summer reading program this year was a hit, with a total of 28 children participating. With the restrictions of COVID this...

The LaBelle Library summer reading program this year was a hit, with a total of 28 children participating. With the restrictions of COVID this...

Four local not-for-profits received grants from the Lewis County Endowment Fund, held with the Community Foundation Serving West Central Illinois...