Announcements

Plagers Celebrate 50th

Richard and Nancy Plager of Pearl City were married August 20, 1961. They have 3 children, Carla (Lance) Grisham, Mike (Kim) Plager and Jodi (Jeff) Switzer. They also have 8 grandchildren. Together with the help of God, Richard and Nancy have raised their family and built a beautiful marriage of 50 years. To celebrate this joyous occasion their children are asking you to please send cards to wish them a very happy 50th anniversary at 609 N. Heitter Rd., Freeport, IL 61032.

Murphy, Armstrong Welcome New Daughter

Eric Murphy and Jessica Armstrong of Lanark are the proud parents of a new daughter, Chloe Faye Murphy, born on Monday, August 8, 2011 at the Monroe Hospital in Monroe, WI.

Grandparents are Brian and Sharon Murphy of Lanark, and Jeff and Brenda Armstrong, also of Lanark. Great grandparents are Vernon and Mary Newendyke of Lanark, Lyle and Bonnie Raymond of Freeport, James and Lila Murphy of Moline and Larry and Judy Armstrong of Lanark.