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Region sees uptick in deer hunting
Deer harvest numbers are up for the first weekend of firearm season, with Pike County toward the higher end of the total. According to statistics from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources,...
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Kissing bug makes its way through Illinois
Though an insect named the “kissing bug” may sound affectionate, the Center for Disease Control is urging the public to keep an eye out for the pests that could carry a fatal disease. A severe health...
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CARROLLTON – District One Foundation for Quality Education will host a trivia night and silent auction Saturday at the Knights of Columbus Hall south of Carrollton. Doors will open at 6 p.m. for...
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Police Beat
Morgan County Sheriff ARRESTS, CITATIONS • John D. Shoemaker, 23, of 415 Bedwell St. was booked into the Morgan County Jail about 10:10 p.m. Friday on a charge of violating probation on a forgery...
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Lottery results
SPRINGFIELD (AP) — These Illinois lotteries were drawn Saturday: Lotto 04-08-12-37-40-50, Extra Shot: 7 LuckyDay Lotto Midday 08-19-20-25-28 Pick Three-Midday 4-3-5, Fireball: 3 Pick Three-Evening...
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Large turnout for Pool Party Benefit
Bill Pool of Jacksonville (standing at left), a Turner Junior High School teacher and coach who is battling lung cancer, talks with some people Saturday at the Pool Party Benefit at Bogart’s Banquet...
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Shelf Life
New from the Jacksonville Public Library: — ADULT FICTION “The Mountain Story” by Lori Lansens: Four hikers head into the wilderness, each for a different reason. A series of unexpected events leave...
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Scott County’s rescued dogs are looking for love
Some rescued dogs were in Jacksonville Saturday looking for some love and attention, and, most of all, a home. Volunteers at Scott County Dog Rescue brought several dogs, including a couple of...
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3 questioned in armed robbery of Pittsfield convenience store
PITTSFIELD — Pike County authorities were questioning three people Saturday in the robbery of a Pittsfield convenience store. Police were called to the BP Gas Station on West Washington Street about 9...
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Organized to terrorize: the Islamic State
For the past 12 years, large areas of Iraq and Syria, as well as a smaller section of Libya, have been terrorized by a jihadist militia which called itself ISIS (Islamic State in Iraq and Syria). In...
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Jacksonville native helping COPD sufferers with unique surgery
A Jacksonville native is getting attention for a unique surgery that can provide relief for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease when other options have been exhausted. Cardiothoracic...
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Help make Christmas brighter for families in need
For the second year, the Journal-Courier is partnering with HELPS Ministry Outreach in Jacksonville to provide families with basic needs during the holiday season. Each Sunday through Christmas, the...
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Church celebrates milestone for pipe organ
ROODHOUSE — First Baptist Church of Roodhouse will be celebrating the 100th year for its Kilgen pipe organ with an organ/piano concert performed by organist Glenda Dennis and past-organist/pianist...
View ArticleUpcoming Services (Nov. 29)
TODAY (SUNDAY) • Schroeder, Carl Allen. 3:30 p.m. today at the Jacksonville Community Christian Church. Visitation 2 p.m. today until time of the services at the church. The Daws Family Funeral Home in...
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MONDAY • Avery, Faye V. 1:30 p.m.Monday at Wood Funeral Home in Rushville. • Sparrow, Eileen. 11 a.m. Monday at Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home in Jacksonville. The family will meet friends 10-11 a.m....
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Police Beat
Morgan County Jacksonville Police ARRESTS, CITATIONS • Thomas S. Sanders, 42, of 1042 E. Morton Ave. was lodged in the Morgan County Jail at 3:18 p.m. Sunday on a battery charge. • Calissia LM Jackson,...
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Commentary: College should challenge, not coddle
“Do you have anything against the United States or its allies?” Um, well no. The question was posed to me more than 30 years ago by a fellow who was looking for a college roommate. He was an aspiring...
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Program hopes to excite interest in artifacts
Anyone who has ever been to a museum understands the attraction of artifacts. Flintlock rifles reveal one step in the development of weapons; antique cars show the evolution of transportation; and even...
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Free community college plans may be template for US
An economic engine. A jumpstart for lower-income students. A partnership with businesses to groom a workforce. The idea of free community college has been touted as all these, by President Barack...
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Conservationists pushing to fund protected lands
Some of Illinois’ best public spots for hunting, fishing and hiking could be at risk of losing about $54 million in federal support because Congress can’t agree on the future of a program that funds...
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