July 23, 2026
Junction High School assemble California sushi rolls with instruction from Luke and Sarah Johanson, Summerland Public House owners shown in the background. All of the ingredients used can be purchased locally at Lowe’s with the exception of the seaweed paper. Courtesy Photo.
Judge not... Unless it’s wool
SHARP SHOOTERS at the Menard County BB Gun Match include (front row, left to right): Walker Hines, Kylie Smith, Turner Thigpen, Kobe King. Back row: Coach David Hand, Betty Jackson, Larkin Loeffler, Jackson Thigpen, Mia Estrada, Caitlyn Burch, Mason Mireles, Coach Terry Kelley. Courtesy photo.
Long time dedicated Menard Volunteer Fireman Curly Wagoner, right, was recently presented with the 2023 MVFD Firefighter of the Year award. Wagoner has served the department for 32 years. Presenting the honor is MVFD President Skeet Rogers, pictured left. Thank you, Curly, for your dedicated service! Photo provided by MVFD.
Menard Business Association President Michael 'Buck' Bostwick, left, helped welcome Dist. 53 Republican candidate Hatch Smith, right, to the association's weekly meeting last week. Smith's opponent on the primary ballot, Wesley Virdell, will be at the luncheon this week. TMN photo.