Bob Fallstrom

At 84, Roy Buck is still a enemy of litterbugs

There's no stopping Roy Buck.

Nov 16, 2009 | 8:00 pm | Loading…

GM Square neighborhood group has come a long way

For nearly 20 years, the GM Square neighborhood group has struggled to make a difference in the north side of Decatur.

Nov 09, 2009 | 10:00 pm | Loading…

Sorensen writes, preserves Illinois history

During 40 years in Decatur, Mark Sorensen has been historically concerned.

Nov 02, 2009 | 10:00 pm | Loading…

Welcome Orv back to airwaves

Sunday morning is Orv Graham time, fun time.

Oct 27, 2009 | 7:00 am | Loading…

Corcoran's a champ when it comes to volunteering

When he was born Oct. 20, 1939, in New Orleans, Rene Corcoran was the biggest baby in Baptist Hospital, weighing more than 11 pounds. Nurses called him "The Champ." He was from a big family. When his sister, Tricia, was born five years later, the doctor thought it was a boy.

Oct 20, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…

More contenders entering the ring at Skywalker

During a training session the other night in the SkyWalker International Sports Complex, an 11-year-old boy, wide-eyed and smitten with the sight of amateur boxers, was introduced to Marlin Thomas, the head boxing coach.

Oct 13, 2009 | 2:00 am | Loading…

Tribute to Millikin's Jack Allen long overdue

When Jack Allen returned from World War II service in the Navy as a torpedo man on a destroyer, he faced a life-changing choice.

Oct 06, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…

At first, subtle signs; then, heartbreak

Hardly any treatment. No cure. Alzheimer's disease is a heart-breaking calamity.

Sep 29, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…

Former Decatur editor to discuss Paul Simon at library

The extraordinary life of Illinois politician Paul Simon is the subject of Robert E. Hartley's new book.

Sep 28, 2009 | 1:20 am | Loading…

Retired railroader examines his life by the numbers

Inspired by a recent feature on numbers in the Herald & Review, Bob Spaniol figured his life revolves around numerals.

Sep 22, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…

Illness can't keep Nichols down

The basketball season is coming up. It can't arrive too soon for The Rev. C. William Nichols.

Sep 14, 2009 | 5:45 pm | Loading…

East end sparks memories of Decatur Commodores

Whenever I'm driving in the east end of Decatur, around Woodford Street, I think about the Decatur Commodores.

Sep 08, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…

Die-hard Cubs fan celebrates birthday, friendship

Penny Conley's birthday was July 14. The celebration was a couple of weeks later.

Aug 11, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…

Die-hard Cubs fan celebrates birthday, friendship

Penny Conley's birthday was July 14. The celebration was a couple of weeks later.

Aug 11, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…

DeVore & Co. produces a knockout event

When I won the American Diabetes Association Kiss a Pig contest in May, Annie Getsinger, reporting on the momentous event for the Herald & Review, asked me for my reaction, my feelings.

Jun 15, 2009 | 7:00 pm | Loading…

Hall of Famers, Old Timers rekindle Pride memories

Jesse Novak made a rare appearance Saturday when fast pitch softball Hall of Fame and Old Timers Night was celebrated at the Borg-Warner sports complex.

Jun 08, 2009 | 7:00 pm | Loading…

Catch those Pride glory days again Saturday

If you're an old-time softball player, this is for you:

Jun 01, 2009 | 7:00 pm | Loading…

Truck driver finds a kinship to Lincoln

Jeff Massie was curious. "Who am I? Could I be a cousin of Abraham Lincoln?"

May 31, 2009 | 7:00 pm | Loading…

Decatur Pride returning to fast-pitch softball action

The best news I've heard of late is the revival of the Decatur Pride fast-pitch softball team and national Hall of Fame pitcher David Scott.

Mar 31, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…

Diabetes touches us all, so won't you help?

Help! Help! Help! I need help.

Mar 17, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…

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