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Jacksonville police warn of phone scam
Jacksonville police received numerous reports Thursday of a telephone scam involving a caller who claims to be associated with the Internal Revenue Service. In the scam, the caller claims that the IRS...
View ArticleJohn Wood Community College eyes growth in Pike County
PITTSFIELD — John Wood Community College is considering expanding its reach in Pike County. Tracy Orne, director of public relations and marketing, said the Quincy college now operates from a facility...
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Bentsen: The collapse of the Common Core
Common Core is the latest in a series of failed federal education reforms. The goal was for individual states to adopt these national academic standards and tests. Common Core math and English...
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Police Beat
Jacksonville Police ARRESTS, CITATIONS • Jenna M. Kessinger, 21, of 800 Hoagland Blvd., Apt. 414, was arrested about 10:45 p.m. Wednesday on a possession of drug paraphernalia charge. • Cameron B....
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Jamison: Forging a friendship through art
He was an adversary and a friend. Larry Calhoun and I shared neither faith nor politics nor world view. We were the most unlikely of friends. We debated constantly about just about everything. But...
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Lottery numbers drawn Nov. 6
SPRINGFIELD (AP) — These Illinois lotteries were drawn Friday: LuckyDay Lotto Midday 15-20-26-28-35 Pick Three-Midday 4-4-9, Fireball: 9 Pick Three-Evening 9-9-4, Fireball: 8 Pick Four-Midday 2-8-8-4,...
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New Salvation Army thrift store set to open
The Salvation Army will have a grand opening for its new store in Lincoln Square Shopping Center from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 14. The store is in the former Dunham’s Sports building. During the morning,...
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Medical marijuana sales starting Monday
More than 3,000 patients with Illinois-issued ID cards will be able to buy medical marijuana legally for the first time Monday, according to the state official overseeing the pilot program. Eight...
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Photo: Fall falls
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Passavant Bazaar still giving after 60 years
In 1896, the Passavant Auxiliary was founded to promote Passavant Area Hospital by raising money and promoting social outreach. Although it has featured many different programs over the years, the...
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Strawn opening exhibit of jewelry, New Media Art
The Art Association of Jacksonville will present jewelry by Thomas Suter and new media art by Barry Reithmeier at the David Strawn Art Gallery today through Nov. 29. There will be an opening reception...
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Local 4th-6th grade and high school students showcase art work at Lincoln...
More than 500 pieces of artwork were on display Friday at the Lincoln Land Community College after students from the region entered their work into the eighth annual Regional Art Show. Students within...
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State Rep. C.D. Davidsmeyer announces student coloring contest
State Rep. C.D. Davidsmeyer’s has announced the winners of his fall photo contest. Angela Dunnagan, Marcy Patterson and Kyla Hurt’s photos will be displayed at Davidsmeyer’s legislative office in...
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Apple cider-linked illnesses double
PITTSFIELD — The number of people who have fallen ill after drinking apple cider during Pike County’s Fall Color Drive has doubled since initial reports this week. Sixty people — ranging in age from...
View ArticleUpcoming Services (Nov. 7)
TODAY (SATURDAY) • Buhlig, Robert Paul “Bob.” Graveside services 11 a.m. today at the Winchester City Cemetery. The Coonrod Funeral Home in Winchester is in charge. • Bunch, Francis L. “Butch.” 11 a.m....
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SUNDAY • Anderson, Marilee B. Memorial service 2 p.m. Sunday at Literberry Baptist Church in Literberry. Shields-Bishop Funeral Home in Greenfield is in charge. • Prough, Glenn. Memorial service 2 p.m....
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Growing dangers
Richard Rosetter stood inside his 28-foot grain bin and smashed a shovel into the thick layer of ice that covered his corn. He was in a foul mood. His wife and a neighbor were pestering him, upset that...
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Police Beat
Morgan County Sheriff ARRESTS, CITATIONS • Joseph H. Surratt, 38, of 929 S. Diamond St. was booked into the Morgan County Jail about 9:35 p.m. Friday on a charge of possession of cannabis. Jacksonville...
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Travelogue
Gary Glaenzer | Reader photo Gary Glaenzer of Jacksonville snapped this glimpse of Flaming Gorge during a trip through Utah. .neFileBlock { margin-bottom: 20px; } .neFileBlock p { margin: 0px 0px 0px...
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Safety should always be priority, experts say
With the inherent dangers involved in agriculture, safety should always be foremost in the minds of farmers, agriculture experts say. The long list of potential dangers on farms includes tractor...
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