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Two honored for contributions to Morgan County agriculture
Two men were honored Thursday by the Jacksonville Area Chamber of Commerce for their contributions to Morgan County agriculture. Rural Jacksonville farmer John Tomhave received the Agri-Industry Hall...
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North Greene looking at elementary school construction project
WHITE HALL — The North Greene school board is hoping to begin a large renovation project at its elementary school in Roodhouse. The school building is in need of a new roof, windows, doors and other...
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Commentary: St. Patrick’s Day and Irish immigration
St. Patrick’s Day is hard upon us. The green dye is being added to the beer in bars across the land, while more than 40 million Americans will remember their linkage to the Old Sod, even if that is...
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Commentary: Forcing silence speaks volumes
Last month, a riot broke out at the University of California at Berkeley. The students were not protesting being forced into going to war, like they were 45 years ago. Instead, they were opposed to...
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Lt. gov. urges action in childhood hunger fight
Lt. Gov. Evelyn Sanguinetti co-hosted a breakfast Thursday at the state Capitol to urge legislators to join her in the fight against childhood hunger. Sanguinetti spearheaded the event to raise...
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Reader photo: Sham-rocking it
A shamrock plant blooms a little early for St. Patrick’s Day. The young sprigs of clover are often a symbol of Ireland because Saint Patrick, the patron said of Ireland, is said to have used it to...
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Upcoming Services for March 10
TODAY (FRIDAY) • Beide, Frank Arthur. 11 a.m. today at Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home in Meredosia. The family will meet friends 10-11 a.m. today. • Gossage, Joyce. 11 a.m. today at the Wood Funeral...
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Fire damages Jacksonville house
Fire caused major damage Friday morning to a one-story house at 703 S. East St. Jacksonville firefighters were called at 12:49 a.m. to the home of Tyler Crow. When they arrived, flames were coming out...
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Audio newscast for Friday, March 10, 2017
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Fire in laundry room damages home in city Fire caused major damage Friday morning to a one-story frame house at 703 S. East St. Jacksonville firefighters were called at 12:49 a.m. to the home of Tyler...
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Reader photo: Bee mine
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Congressman ‘skeptical’ of new health plan
Illinois Republicans in Congress are split on whether the plan to move past the Affordable Care Act is on the right path. Congressman Darin LaHood, who represents most of west-central Illinois, said...
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Diverse lineup being set for concert series
The countdown to a season of free concerts in downtown Jacksonville is under way. The lineup of artists who will perform in this summer’s Levitt Amp Jacksonville Music Series has been announced. The...
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It’s a G thing: Buzz about Garth Brooks’ Illinois visit no surprise to former...
Sitting at her computer Friday waiting to buy tickets to the first Garth Brooks concert in Champaign in two decades, Starr Carroll of Beardstown was reminded of the time she met the country music star....
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Funding woes mean closure of Wells Center
After close to five decades helping those dealing with drug and alcohol addiction, the Wells Center is closing, the Journal-Courier has learned. Executive Director Bruce Carter has confirmed that the...
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Upcoming Services for March 11
TODAY (SATURDAY) • Chapman, Delta Alberta. 11 a.m. today at Airsman-Hires Funeral Home in White Hall. Visitation 10 a.m. until the time of services today at the funeral home. • Koch, Ronald Cletus...
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Photos: Honoring the Irish
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Police Beat
Morgan County Sheriff ARRESTS, CITATIONS • A 14-year-old boy and a 16-year-old boy were booked into the Morgan County Jail about 12:40 a.m. Saturday on a charge of criminal trespass to state land....
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It’s your business
Jamie McAllister has joined Farmers State Bank in Pittsfield as a full-time accountant. McAllister has an extensive accounting background, working for accounting firms Clifton Gunderson, Grey Hunter...
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Slices of Life: Building life, 12 minutes at a time
Each day it takes 12 minutes of my time. Five days a week – Monday through Friday. Six minutes in the morning. Six minutes in the afternoon – for a total of an hour each week. A person could complete...
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