August 6, 2026

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Rain fails to dampen celebration
A Good (and WET) Time Was Had By all at Country, County, Catlin Celebration


Earthrise to request one change in zoning ordinance

Lincoln Trail Road is chipped and sealed

Trompeter helps Texas Glory win 14u Triple Crown National Championship

Salt Fork FFA builds skills at Leadership Camp

Family, faith and caring for others define Sharpf’s path to her success


Obituaries
    TERRY DOLAN, 89, well known Catlin businessman and former mayor, passed away at 9:00 p.m. on Friday, July 24, 2026, at the OSF Sacred Heart Medical Center, Danville.          Funeral Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Thurs., Aug. 13 at the Church of the Holy Trinity in Danville. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Wed., Aug. 12 at the Church. Burial will be at the National Cemetery in Danville.  For those unable to join the family at either the visitation or the funeral a celebration of life will be held Sat., Sept. 26 from 2-5 p..m. at the Pollywog Association Clubhouse, 16015 N. 920 Road East, Oakwood. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Catlin Historical Society or the Church of the Holy Trinity.

 



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