Hardy News

Leita King and her Astronomy students are always putting new ideas into orbit. Hands on experience into the world of Space is far reaching for some but is just another day of learning for these students.

From the many shops that line Main Street in "Old Hardy Town", to the waterfalls of Spring River, Hardy has drawing power that rivals the best tourism destinations in the country.

Spring River Art Gallery is simply a labor of love. Its a non-profit organization that has come very far in its journey.

The Annual Hardy Gun & Knife Show happened Saturday and Sunday, the 7th and 8th, in the historic Sharp County town.

The possibility of Riverbend Park's receiving city water and the potential of annexing the former Beach Club property into Hardy were the main topic of discussion at Hardy City Council's regular monthly meeting Oct.

Photo/Tammy Curtis A view overlooking the flooded Spring River Oct. 30 from the Beach Club BBQ parking lot after over six inches of rain swelled the river causing massive flooding in the area.

The flooding may be over for some Region 8 residents, but for others, it's just the beginning.

Anytime 63 swings close to the Spring river you could see it sneaking out into the countryside.

Emergency management officials in several Region 8 counties are asking residents to get to higher ground after several flood warnings were issued Thursday night.

When Christian romance novelist Christine Lynxwiler was looking for background for her writing she had to look no further than where she lived.

The Rector High School Helping Hands Foundation will present a benefit showing of The River Within at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct.

A series of commercial burglaries in the Sharp County area has been solved by the Sharp County Police Department.

Officials in the city of Hardy and Sharp County told Region 8 News Friday the Spring River isn't expected to rise.

Two suspects were arrested in separate commercial burglary incidents in the Highland area recently.

Mary Scott, R.N., B.S.N., was the guest speaker at the Spring River Area Chamber of Commerce's monthly meeting Sept.

Have you seen it? "Avenues," the new monthly magazine published by Areawide Media is now in stores for you to pick up -- free.

Photo/Tammy Curtis One of the first Lottery machines in Sharp County was installed Sept.

Photo/Tammy Curtis Nathan and Renee Clay-Circle proudly displaying the lemons that were the basis of the family's decision to go into the grocery store business.

Photo/submitted by Nina Thornton Hardy Mayor Nina Thornton with Ted Martin as she accepts the keys to the fire truck donated by the Watseka Fire Department in Watseka, Ill., for the Hardy Fire Department Aug.

From anywhere near the Hardy-Ash Flat corridor it is at least 30 minutes to a hospital by ambulance.