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Memorial honors memory of nurse
CARROLLTON — Friends, family, and coworkers of the late Anna Newton came together at Thomas H. Boyd Memorial Hospital for the dedication of a tree, bench and stone in memory of the longtime employee....
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Commentary: The fallacy of polls as ‘news’
Whether it’s witnessing cringe-worthy remarks by GOP presidential candidate Donald Trump or the brazen lying of Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton, in either case viewers can see the actual...
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During July, 117 people donated blood to the Central Illinois Community Blood Center during blood drives at Passavant Area Hospital. The Central Illinois Community Blood Center holds monthly blood...
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Illinois Lottery
(AP) — These Illinois lotteries were drawn Friday: LuckyDay Lotto Midday 03-07-08-43-45 Pick Three-Midday 0-2-9, Fireball: 0 Pick Three-Evening 0-0-1, Fireball: 8 Pick Four-Midday 9-6-8-1, Fireball: 0...
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Respect and retrospect: Memorial signs installed for fallen officers
GRAFTON — A long time in the making, a memorial ceremony Thursday for law enforcement killed in the line of duty recognized four Calhoun County police officers — the first as far back as 1881 in a...
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As school start approaches, hunt is on for teachers
Illinois is still facing a teacher shortage. Jeff Vose, president of the Illinois Association of Regional Superintendents of Schools, said there are two issues. School districts are scrambling to plug...
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Art takes over downtown square
Friday was shaping up to be a picture perfect weather day on the downtown square for Jacksonville Main Street’s Art Fair on the Square, with the temperatures cooling off and the slight breeze that kept...
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Son recalls tragic weekend of county’s first state trooper
GRAFTON — An adult child of an Illinois state trooper who died in the line of duty 69 years ago recalled his father’s death on Thursday during a sign dedication ceremony. “This is just amazing and to...
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Upcoming Services (Aug. 6)
TODAY (SATURDAY) • McNeely, Jack E. 2:30 p.m. today at Williamson Funeral Home. Family will meet friends 1-2:30 p.m. today at the funeral home. • Meng, Floyd Laverne. Graveside services 1 p.m. today at...
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Portion of city under boil-water notice
A boil-water order is in effect for North West Street from West Douglas Avenue to West Lafayette Street and for West Lafayette Street from Sandy Street to North Church Street in Jacksonville, according...
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It’s Your Business
Hope Henline of Passavant Area Hospital’s rehabilitation services is the hospital’s employee of the month. Henline has been employed at Passavant for 8½ years. Her responsibilities include scheduling...
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Illinois Lottery
(AP) — These Illinois lotteries were drawn Saturday: Lotto 11-17-19-30-31-47, Extra Shot: 8 LuckyDay Lotto Midday 11-19-21-30-38 Pick Three-Midday 5-2-3, Fireball: 2 Pick Three-Evening 3-4-7, Fireball:...
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Shelf Life
What’s new at the Jacksonville Public Library: ADULT FICTION “Disappearance at Devil’s Rock” by Paul Tremblay: A 13-year-old boy is missing, having vanished without a trace. Soon his mother begins to...
View ArticleCrime Seen
Anyone with information about these or other crimes can call the appropriate Crimestoppers number. Callers can be anonymous; a reward of as much as $1,000 will be paid for information leading to an...
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Commentary: Understanding intricacies of FICA taxes
The United States has a federal payroll tax imposed upon both employees and employers to Social Security and Medicare. These are federal programs that provide benefits for retirees, the disabled and...
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Helping the helpers: At The Nursery School, children ‘play to learn’
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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Sheriff retires after a decade at post
JERSEYVILLE — Jersey County Sheriff Mark Kallal’s last day of duty was this week, and he had to say goodbye to his “family away from home.” “It’s harder to leave relationships than it is the job,”...
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Photo: Shining stars
Barbara Hobrock and Drew Comstock perform their “Dirty Dancing” routine during the Jacksonville Pilot Club’s seventh annual Dancing With the Stars event Friday at Hamilton’s. .neFileBlock {...
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Slices of Life: Scattered brain brings scattered day
Ever experience a day when things are slightly off-kilter? When the normal becomes abnormal, often in an almost imperceptible way? The order of the universe is lagging, your controller fails to control...
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Call for city to add dog park money dropped
A Jacksonville alderman says she plans to drop her request that the city pitch in taxpayer money to provide water access for a new park for dogs. Alderman Marcy Patterson had proposed the city assist...
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