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Virginia alumni banquet is May 28
VIRGINIA — Hats Off to Education is the theme of the 2016 Virginia High School alumni banquet, which will be May 28 at St. Luke’s Hall. Graduates and their guests can attend. To make reservations,...
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Photo: One injured
A motorcyclist was in serious condition following an accident at the Morgan-Sangamon County line about 11:10 a.m. Friday. The motorcyclist was flown by helicopter to St. John’s Hospital following the...
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Reader photo: Goodnight, sun
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Board accepts Jerseyville coach resignation
JERSEYVILLE — The Jersey Community School Board this week accepted the sudden and unexpected resignation of head varsity football coach and teacher Dave Jacobs. Officials declined to give further...
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Scott County weighing 911 consolidation idea
WINCHESTER — An informational meeting Thursday gave emergency officials a chance to discuss the possibility of consolidating Scott County’s 911 system with Morgan County’s combined dispatch center....
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TODAY (SATURDAY) • Driver, Maurice D. Noon today at Faith Lutheran Church in Jacksonville. The family will meet friends 10 a.m.-noon today at the church. The Williamson Funeral Home is in charge. •...
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Verification of paternity must be provided prior to publication of a birth announcement. Passavant Area Hospital will provide this information to the paper for those families completing the hospital’s...
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Reader photo: Refreshing pause
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Teen sees contest as chance at more active life
Thirteen-year-old Lizzie Chamberlain has a difficult time going places, even simple places such as the store. After being diagnosed with spinal muscular atrophy as a child, Lizzie has had to rely on a...
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Commentary: Crime, war and mischief are Internet norms
The big news coming out of the G7 meeting in Japan will not be about establishing international norms for cyber-security. That will only get an honorable mention at best. But maybe it should get...
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Slices of Life: Old, young or none of the above?
For most of my life, I viewed myself as old. Even when I clearly wasn’t. It’s about perspective. The memories are vague, or even nonexistent, but when I was 2 I got a baby sister. By age 3, I’m pretty...
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Helping the helpers: JACIL advocates for people with disabilities
Some have had to reduce hours or services and others are using reserve funds to continue. Although these groups receive funding from Prairieland United Way, those funds are also limited and were...
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Meredosia OKs change to liquor-license rules
Meredosia village officials have approved the addition of a liquor license classification to allow the sale of packaged beer and wine. The village board amended the ordinances this week to add a Class...
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Summer brings cautionary note about dog bites
The approach of summer is bringing a warning about the dangers of animal bites as more people spend time out of doors. Illinoisans reported more dog bites than most states, according to insurance...
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TODAY (SUNDAY) • Baughman, Robert Victor. Graveside services 2:30 p.m. today at Oakwood Cemetery in Pittsfield. Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield is in charge of arrangements. — MONDAY • Love, Doris M....
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Shelf Life
What’s new at the Jacksonville Public Library: . ADULT FICTION “The Singing Bone” by Beth Hahn: Alice is on the brink of high school graduation and does everything possible to avoid her home life....
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MONDAY • Love, Doris M. (Pratt). 11 a.m. Monday at Stults-Neece Chapel in Palmyra. Friends may call one hour prior to services Monday at the chapel. — TUESDAY • Birdsell, Neta B. 10 a.m. Tuesday at...
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Two being sought in home invasion
Police are looking for two men after a home invasion robbery at a West Independence Street residence. Authorities said a 57-year-old woman reported that the two entered her house about 10:47 p.m....
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One charged in robbery, battery
A Jacksonville man remained lodged in the Morgan County Jail on Sunday after his arrest on several charges in a home invasion robbery Friday. Mondre J. White, 26, of 544 Brooklyn St. was arrested...
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All the world’s their stage
Illinois College’s 182nd Commencement on Sunday was a major production, and the commencement speaker reminded the graduates of the role they were playing. “Students, this is your theater and you are...
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