Local News

RCACF Launches Gift Back Campaign

Thanksgiving is a time to give thanks and Black/Plaid Friday the time to buy. Now, Giving Tuesday is the time to give back.

Items Stolen, Damaged at Bridge Work Site

A generator was reported stolen Monday and a backhoe was tampered with at a rural bridge work site three miles south of Dorrance on 200th Blvd.

County Commissioners Discuss Bridge Repairs, New EMS Paramedics at Meeting

Repairs to one rural Russell County bridge are complete with another nearing completion and Russell County EMS now has four newly certified paramedics - those just a couple of the topics discussed at Monday's County Commissioners meeting.

Domestic Dispute Leads to Drug Arrest

A man was arrested Sunday morning in Russell on domestic battery and drug possession charges after being involved in a physical altercation with a woman.

Five Guns Stolen from Russell Residence

Five guns were reported stolen on Sunday from a Russell residence in the 400 Block of North St. John Street.

Christmas Parade Winners Announced

Russell Main Street Inc. has announced the winners of the 25th Annual Lighted Christmas Parade held in Russell on Saturday.

PRIDE Resurrects Christmas Street Themes

As you prepare to hang your Christmas lights this holiday season, the Russell PRIDE group has resurrected a program that you might want to check out before putting up those decorations.