Four former area high school students earn Bachelor's degrees

The following students from The Sentinel area earned Bachelor's degrees from Illinois State University in December of 2020:

Saint Joseph:
Ashley Gayheart - Bachelor of Science
Abigail Izard Abigail - Bachelor of Science in Education

Tolono:
Elijah Miller - Bachelor of Science
Brandon Reich - Bachelor of Science

*Students who chose to restrict access to Illinois State University directory information will not appear on this list.

Philo Exchange Bank to host community shred day in May

The Philo Exchange Bank will host a Community Shred Day in Philo on May 1 at 401 N Lincoln.

The staff will accept up to five boxes or bags of material per person to be shredded during the hours from 9 to 11am.

Depositors are ask to bring non-perishable food or canned goods to donate to their food drive. Free snacks will be available.

Visitors can also spin the Philo Exchange Bank wheel to win prizes during the two hour event. The grand prize is a programable multi-cooker. Other prizes include gift cards, uChoose Rewards Points, wireless bluetooth earpods, Philo Exchange Bank swag, and other items.

For more information call (217) 684-5500.