Ag Extension Agent says dairy farmers play key role in community

Monday, June 30 by Zac Oakes

June is recognized nationally as Dairy Month. As the month comes to an end, Russell County Agriculture Extension Agent Jonathan Oakes said while the number of dairy farms locally has decreased over the years, Russell […]

More blood donations needed in summer months; community blood drive is today

Thursday, June 26 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Community Blood Drive will take place today. Local blood drive chairman Tony Kerr said donating blood year-round is important, but there is often a greater need for blood donations in the summer […]

Betty Jo Wheat, age 80, of the Sano community

Sunday, June 8 by WJRS Staff

Betty Jo (Combest) Wheat, of the Sano community, passed from this life Friday, June 6, 2025, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was 80 years of age. Born May 23, 1945, in […]

Eli Community Cleanup has strong turnout

Monday, May 26 by Zac Oakes

The Eli Community Cleanup had a strong turnout over the weekend. Eli Volunteer Fire Department Chief Marty Kazsuk said an estimated 200 volunteers spent hours cleaning up debris from last weekend’s tornado. Kazsuk said Saturday […]

Eli community cleanup is today

Saturday, May 24 by Zac Oakes

The Eli Fire Department’s community cleanup event will take place today. Anyone interested in participating is asked to meet at the Eli Fire Department on Parks Ridge Road. The fire department recommends anyone who participates […]

Eli Fire Chief expecting strong turnout for community cleanup tomorrow

Friday, May 23 by Zac Oakes

Eli Fire Chief Marty Kazsuk said he is expecting a strong turnout for the department’s community cleanup event tomorrow. Kazsuk said several people and groups reached out asking how they can help with cleanup efforts […]

Gosser to continue baseball career at Frontier Community College | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, May 23 by Zac Oakes

Russell County senior Mayes Gosser will continue his baseball career at Frontier Community College in Illinois. Gosser held a signing ceremony yesterday afternoon in front of family, friends, coaches, and teammates. Gosser said he's thankful for all the support he's received during his time... Read More.

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Ag Extension Agent says dairy farmers play key role in community

More blood donations needed in summer months; community blood drive is today

Betty Jo Wheat, age 80, of the Sano community

Eli Community Cleanup has strong turnout

Eli community cleanup is today

Eli Fire Chief expecting strong turnout for community cleanup tomorrow

Gosser to continue baseball career at Frontier Community College | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Eli Fire Department has supplies available, planning community cleanup day this weekend

Hospital announces community health screenings coming in July

Second child involved in crash in Sano community passes away

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Obituaries

Jeffrey L. Scholl, 61, of Indianapolis

Robert Leach, 70, of Russell Springs

Ronald Eugene Sterner, Sr., 77, of Russell Springs

Ronald L. Wesley, 95, of Jamestown