Hardin County Independent

09/04/2026

https://www.hardincoindependent.com/2026/09/04/obituary-of-molly-ann-hufsey/

Obituary of Molly Ann Hufsey By Editor | September 4, 2026 | 0 Molly Ann Hufsey, 98, of Bettendorf, Iowa formerly a long-time resident of Eldorado, Illinois, died Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at the Kahl Home, Davenport. Visitation service to celebrate Mrs. Hufsey’s life will be held from 11:30 to ...

09/04/2026

📣 Attention Hardin County School Parents —
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Sign up for the Community Connected Parent program for a chance to win prizes, Holiday World tickets, subscriptions to the Hardin County Independent and more!

The first drawing will be held next week! Sign up to be included.

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Know what’s happening where you live — and be a part of it! Be a community connected parent!

Note: If you signed up at the Back to School Bash, please do not sign up again. One entry per household of families with school aged children in Hardin County Illinois School, Elizabethtown, IL.

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09/04/2026

https://www.hardincoindependent.com/2026/09/04/obituary-of-linda-g-williams-lewis/

Obituary of Linda G. (Williams) Lewis By Editor | September 4, 2026 | 0 Linda G. (Williams) Lewis, 84, of Cave-In-Rock, IL went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, September 3, 2026 at Carbondale Memorial Hospital surrounded by family and close friends. Linda was born on January 18, 1942 in....

09/03/2026

All Hardin County students qualify for a FREE Rosiclare Library card!

Last Friday, elementary students met in the multipurpose room for the AR Kickoff. Students were introduced to the new dog tag rewards program. Students can now accumulate points for their elementary career for exciting rewards. Students also have a new Mystery Box Challenge where students work together to earn 8,000 AR points. Once the points are earned, the box will be unlocked to discover what’s inside!

The final kickoff activity was mini animals from Goshen Acre Farm. Students were able to pet and feed the adorable animals!

To help encourage students' love of reading, all Hardin County students can receive a FREE library card from the Rosiclare Library!

This newly updated Accelerated Reading program was organized by Holly Cook, Stephanie Mosby, and Darian Jackson

09/03/2026

It’s PAPER DAY!
(September 3, 2026)

In this week’s paper you will read…

• Newly formed Hardin County Tourism Board and its purpose
• Cave In Rock Ferry still closed – Please leave a comment on the IMPACTS post I made yesterday on Facebook.
• Smith family of 5 bicycles cross-country (Mom, dad, and 3 kids!!) Sadly bypasses Cave in Rock due to ferry closure.
• Also, a story on another bicyclist who has completed the TransAmerica Bike Route three times, first time 50 years ago.
• See Miss Illinois USA fluorite costume for Miss USA pageant
• Fluorspar Pageant deadline coming up (3 age divisions) Festival is October 8-11.
• Court news
• Axiom event coverage
• Several ways to give back to the community: tennis shoes and food
• Board minutes (3 different ones)
• Out of the Past – theme: Garden giants and marvels. Now, let’s see yours from 2026 – invitation to send yours to me
• HC Historical Society story about how locals are related to Revolutionary War patriot
• News of the Pope County Herald Enterprise newspaper closing at the end of year if no buyer found
• Update on Sweetwater building that was razed and what they want to do with the area
• And so much more!!

Your support is crucial. It matters! Subscribe at www.hardincoindependent.com or call 618-287-2361. Thanks for your support!

09/03/2026

🚨👑 ONLY 4 DAYS LEFT TO REGISTER! 👑🚨

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Whether you’re dreaming of the crown, looking to build confidence, make new friends, or simply have an unforgettable experience — THIS IS YOUR SIGN TO REGISTER! 💜💚

📅 Registration Deadline: September 7th, 2026
👑 Little Miss • Junior Miss • Miss Fluorspar
🎓 $500 Scholarship for the Miss Fluorspar titleholder
💰 $25 Registration Fee

4 DAYS. Don’t wait. Claim your spot TODAY! 💎👑

09/02/2026

The Hardin County Independent will be open for only one hour on Thursday, September 3, from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.

It will be closed the rest of the day so I can attend a funeral and be with family.