Petersburg, IL

“Congratulations to Stella Smith, who has been named PORTA’s DAR Good Citizen for this school year! The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution’s local chapter asks for one nominee from the senior class that best represents an extensive list of character traits that encompass what it means to be a good citizen. Stella embodies those traits and models good […] The post Named DAR Good Citizen first appeared on Petersburg Observer & Menard County Review.

Petersburg VFW Post 6871, 501 S. Sixth St., Petersburg, will feed all service veterans and one guest for free from 5:30 tp 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, November 11. Join us and enjoy an evening meal and an opportunity to share some stories. Free-will donations welcomed. The post VFW Spaghetti Meal Free for Veterans first appeared on Petersburg Observer & Menard County Review.

Area seniors and retired friends are invited to attend the Young at Heart fellowship on Tuesday, November 10, at Athens Christian Church, 1411 E. Route 29. The morning begins at 10 a.m. with a fun “Smile Maker Comedy Magic Show” by Richard Landry. Before lunch, Tsoetsy Harris will share a short devotional. Guests will then enjoy a free lunch featuring […] The post On Nov. 10 at ACC: Comedy and Magic, Lunch and Devotion first appeared on Petersburg Observer & Menard County Review.

Douglas Ray “Doug” Willis, 53, of Petersburg, Illinois, passed away on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at Sunny Acres Home. He was born on March 12, 1973, to Marla Wethington Willis and Billy Ray Willis. Doug graduated from Greenview High School in 1992 and went to work for the Petersburg Observer and remained there until 2013 after suffering a life altering […] The post Douglas R. Willis first appeared on Petersburg Observer & Menard County Review.

Darlene Dick, 63, of Cantrall, Illinois, formerly of Petersburg, Illinois, passed away on Monday, October 26, 2026, at her home. She was born on August 21, 1963, in Springfield, Illinois, to John F. and Rosie M. (nèe Kemp) Smith. She married Charles “Chuck” Dick Jr. on November 10, 1983. He preceded her in death. Darlene was a member of the […] The post Darlene Dick first appeared on Petersburg Observer & Menard County Review.

Virgil L. Bushnell, 75, of Salisbury, passed away on November 2, 2026, at Sunny Acres Nursing Home (Hospice). He was born on November 2, 1951, to Clifford and Miriam (Danner) Bushnell. He was preceded in Death by his parents. He is survived by his brother James R. Bushnell (Gloria) Bushnell of Salisbury, and 3 children, Michael (Karin) Bushnell of Salisbury, […] The post Virgil L. Bushnell first appeared on Petersburg Observer & Menard County Review.

Earlynn “Lynn” Bradley, age 68, of Petersburg, Illinois passed away on Tuesday October 27, 2026 at HSHS St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, IL. Lynn was born on January 1, 1958 in Killeen, Texas, the daughter of Earl and Barbara (Downey) Bradley. Mourning her passing are her father, Earl (JoElla) Bradley; children, Diana “Lupe” (Adam) Sullivan of Petersburg, Clay (Hannah) Lara […] The post Earlynn Bradley first appeared on Petersburg Observer & Menard County Review.

The Community Thanksgiving Meal returns again this year on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26, 2026. The event will be held at the VFW (formerly Gillmore’s Restaurant). Delivery of meals will again be offered this year for those unable to come dine-in and fellowship Thanksgiving Day. Carry outs will also be available that day. More details regarding how to request a […] The post Community Thanksgiving Meal first appeared on Petersburg Observer & Menard County Review.

The following students have been Named to the PORTA Jr. High & High School Honor Roll for the 1st Quarter of the 2026-27 School Year. 7th GradeHigh Honor RollLeah AlessiJasper AureDylan BooneAvery CorumMikie CoryLogan GolembeckEllie GoodmanEllie GumHeidi MattinglyCelia McKeanTalon NoelJoseph ParrishGabriella PerezAevah PriceAshlyn Thornley Honor RollEaston AngeliAnna BainesTristan BeattyAurora CoulterGreyson DannerBrody DavisTy GlossopCarolina GrantLia GronewoldGwyn GurnseyLucas HnizdoGrayce

Molly Zimmerman, daughter of Damien and Nichole Zimmerman, is PORTA High School’s November Student of the Month. This month’s Student of the Month is an outstanding example of academic excellence, leadership, creativity, and dedication to the PORTA High School community. Ranked second in her class after six semesters, she has demonstrated a strong commitment to her education while remaining actively […] The post Molly Zimmerman is PORTA November Student of Month first appeared on Peter