Ralph Norfleet News Today

Whitley Fowler moved to Cole County with his mother in 1827, lived in a beautiful southern plantation-style home on a farm in the Henley area and later enjoyed a lengthy career as a Cole County judge.

In July of 1973, much attention was being placed on the conservation of gas. State officials were looking for ways to reduce mileage expenses for its agencies, so it ruled

We have reached the middle of July! This weekend, we are continuing our look back at July of 1973 – 50 years ago.

July of 1973… Fifty years ago. President Nixon was on thin ice. Grocery and gas costs and supplies were becoming a concern. George Harrison and Paul McCartney were singing on