Summer Reading Starts June 6, Herrick Library
Herrick Township Public Library is “Searching for Gold,” starting off with their summer reading program, June 6-27. Children will read books, play games and win prizes. Children should come to the library the first week to sign up for the program. The program is open to preschool through 6th grade. The theme this year is [...]
See You at Pana Days Chautauqua
Starting tonight, Thursday, May 16, Pana Days Chautauqua gets underway. All activities are in Kitchell Park and run through Sunday, May 19. There is a stage show featuring the light rock group, Low Rising Tide, from 7:00-9:00 tonight. H & H Amusements carnival rides will be in operation starting tonight through Saturday evening, May 18. [...]
Three Shelbyville Businesses Destroyed in Fire Monday
THE BURNED OUT interior of three downtown Shelbyville businesses are all which is left on Tuesday morning, May 14. A major fire, in which 18 area fire departments were called in to help extinguish, burned through the businesses and upstairs apartments after 9:00 p.m., Monday, May 13. (Photos and story is printed with permission by [...]
Pana High School production of “The Big Bad Musical”
CAST MEMBERS OF Pana High School production of “The Big Bad Musical” get ready for their public performance at 7:00 p.m., Friday, May 10, in the Pana Junior High School Auditorium. Tickets are $4 for adults and $2 for students. And the public is invited to attend the performance. The musical is under the direction [...]
Sacred Heart School Christian Values Award Winners for April
SACRED HEART SHCOOL in Pana has named its Christian Values Award winners for the month of April. With Principal Michael Guidish are, from left, Cluadia Magnussen, daughter of Mark and Lori Magnussen; Morgan Beyers, daughter of Mark and Debbie Beyers; Brenden Schoonover, son of Shannen and Amy Schoonover; and Leandra Bumgardner, daughter of Darren and [...]
Kitchell Park Pavilion, Pool Reservations Accepted
Reserving a pavilion in Pana’s Kitchell Park for a family reunion, party or other event can be scheduled by calling the Pana Office of Development, 217 562-3109. Kitchell Park has four pavilions available for reservations. The Chautauqua Pavilion can be reserved for an event which could include using the stage. The massive Chautauqua Pavilion can [...]
Chili Pepper Contests During Pana Days
Babies newborn through 35 months of age, and little girls and boys 3 years through 6 years of age, are invited to enter the 2013 Pana Day’s Baby Chili Pepper, Little Miss Chili Pepper and Little Mr. Chili Pepper Contests. They will be held at Pana Days on Saturday, May 18, and is presented by McDonald’s, [...]
Annual Relay for Life Fundraiser This Saturday
“Hope Hits Home,” the second Relay for Life Fundraiser, will be held from 2:00 to 9:00 p.m., Saturday, May 4, at Pana Sportsmans Club. Lunch will begin at 2:00, with pulled pork sandwiches, chips, baked beans and drink (hot dog for children). Cost is $5 with carry-outs available. There will be a kid’s corner with [...]
Old Tyme Collectors Club Meeting
Old Tyme Collectors Club will meet at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 7, in the Spring Garden Restaurant, Pana. Members are to bring pizza orders.
Deployed Pana Airman Trains for Ultra Marathon
MASTER SGT. ROBERT R. Snyder Jr., Pana, Air Forces Central force protection liaison officer, runs several miles around a base in an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, on Wednesday, Apr. 17. Snyder is a native of Pana. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Rachelle Elsea) MASTER SGT. ROBERT R. Snyder Jr., Pana, Air [...]
