October 3, 2025/
Senior Homecoming Attendents
Kayla Clark & Nolan Clement
Kayla is the daughter of Jodi & Josh Clark;
Nolan is the son of Becky & Doug Clement
Julia Eckerty & Kellen Sullivan
Julia is the daughter of Kim & Barry Eckerty;
Kellen is the son of Bridgett & James Sullivan
Madilyn Gelb & Fred Thomas
Madilyn is the daughter of Tracy & Chris Gelb;
Fred is the son of Sarah & Lucas Seaton
Madison Gray & Jack Julius
Madison is the daughter of Amy & Mel Gray;
Jack is the son of Kylee & Jon Julius
Audriana Hernandez & Brody Smith
Audriana is the daughter of Jammie & Bill Hernandez;
Brody is the son of Eliza & Steve Smith
Lucy Moore & Luke Karras
Lucy is the daughter of Helen & Tyler Moore;
Luke is the son of Robin & Tony Karras
—photo by Terri Cox | Staff Reporter & Photographer
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Roy Lee Hock
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Casey City Council July 7 Meeting Briefs
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Donna K. Wilson
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Cooling Centers Available
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Beauty around the Rocking Chair
The Rocking Chair was looking beautiful for visitors this Fourth of July weekend.
Rotary Hosts Discover Downstate Illinois Marketing Team
Discover Downstate Illinois Marketing Team takes care of everything from the planning, designing, placing, and even paying some of the bills for members. They can assist with various marketing projects,...
Julie Beth Redman
Julie Beth (Hughes) Redman, age 60, of Casey, IL, passed away at 11:44 p.m. on Sunday, June 29, 2025, at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center, Mattoon, IL. She was born...
Julie Snyder Named Honorary Chairperson for 75th Casey Open
July at the Casey Country Club means that it is time for the Casey Open. This year, we will be celebrating the 75th year of this competitive event. Julie Snyder...
David Eugene Hawkins
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