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Half Witt Winery

East Central Illinois Region

Half Witt Winery to mark second year this weekend

Half Witt Winery is celebrating its second anniversary in business this Labor Day weekend. David and Gail Bradshaw opened the establishment on August 24, 2019, offering seven of their award-winning wines. Today, the operation has expanded to 15, winning more than 30 medals in wine competitions. For the non-wine drinkers, ice-cold beer and Pepsi products are also available, as is bottled water. Live music has been a feature on Saturday nights - weather permitting - featuring local bands and solo artists. […]

todaySeptember 1, 2021 23

Witt

East Central Illinois Region

Witt discusses water updates, legal action in August meeting

Water was the common theme of discussion during the Witt City Council’s meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 24. Alderman Tim Taylor presented the water report, informing the council that the altitude valve feeding Irving’s water supply has broken. As a consequence, the water drained from their water tower, leaving the village without water for a short period of time. EJ Water Cooperative representative Eric Emmerich informed Taylor that they did purchase a pressure valve. This will replace the faulty altitude valve […]

todaySeptember 1, 2021 31

Affrunti Rotary

East Central Illinois Region

Rotary eClub of Central Illinois holds charter ceremony in Hillsboro

While the Rotary eClub of Central Illinois has been an officially recognized club since June 29, the club held its charter recognition ceremony Tuesday night, August 24 at Opera House Brewing Company in Hillsboro and for those unable to attend via Zoom. Krystal West of Nokomis, the club’s inaugural charter president for the 2021-22 charter year, welcomed 25 members to the ceremony. This included those who were attending remotely. West led membership through Rotary’s Four-Way Test before introducing immediate past […]

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Montgomery County Farmer's Intitute

East Central Illinois Region

2021 Montgomery County Farmers Institute booklets now available

HILLSBORO -- The 2021 program booklets for the Montgomery County Farmer’s Institute and Household Science Section is now available. The booklets have been distributed to local Montgomery County businesses, and they are also available at the University of Illinois Extension Office in Hillsboro. Entries for the Farmer's Institute will be accepted from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 10, and from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 11. After entries are in place, they will be subject […]

todayAugust 21, 2021 7

Kroger development Nokomis

East Central Illinois Region

Dollar General considering development of former Kroger building

There has been some activity going on at the former Kroger building in Nokomis recently. Old cooler and freezer equipment have been removed from the building as early as this past Monday, Aug. 9. All of this activity has been taking place while the sale of the building is still pending. Multiple news tips from local residents revealed not only the removal of said old equipment, but potential developmental plans by the Dollar General Corporation to open a Dollar General […]

todayAugust 18, 2021 7

Assumption Illinois

East Central Illinois Region

Assumption council greenlit Phase 1 of Illinois Street Park renovation

ASSUMPTION -- Revitalization of key crucial parts of the City of Assumption’s infrastructure has been a key of its city council. That mission continues as the council approved, with one exception, the first phase of revitalizing Illinois Street Park on the south side of the city during their regular session on Wednesday, Aug. 4. Involved in the first place for the park’s plan include removal of fencing and center pole to create a formal entryway to the park and to […]

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Macon Speedway

East Central Illinois Region

Big money on the line at Macon Speedway

Saturday marks third annual Diane Bennett Memorial

MACON -- Thousands of dollars in bonus money is on the line this coming Saturday, August 7 at Macon Speedway’s 3rd Annual Diane Bennett Memorial. The on-track action will honor the late Diane Bennett, a long-time scorer at the speedway. Every single position in all six divisions will receive bonus money, thanks to many great racing supporters. For those who love to race as well as those who love to watch it, Saturday night will be a great night to come out […]

todayAugust 7, 2021 30

Central Commodity FS Christian County 4-H

East Central Illinois Region

Christian County 4-H receives local donation

TAYLORVILLE -- Christian County 4-H received a generous $2,000 donation from Central Commodity FS at the Ag Appreciation Luncheon on July 22. “Christian County 4-H is thankful to have supporters like Central Commodity FS within our community," stated Alexis McDowell, 4-H youth development program coordinator. "Their support will help continue to grow our 4-H program and reach more local youth.” 4-H is one of the largest out-of-school youth programs in the country. 4-H is a great way to make connections, […]

todayAugust 7, 2021 9

University of Illinois Extension farm crop

East Central Illinois Region

Extension to present Montgomery County crop yield survey results

HILLSBORO -- The University of Illinois Extension will be presenting the yield results of the area corn crop on Thursday, August 26, at noon at the Montgomery County Extension Office in Hillsboro. Join us for a free lunch while Talon Becker, Extension commercial agriculture educator, presents the results at 12:30 p.m. To register, please call the Extension office at (217) 532-3941 by August 24. Local volunteers will sample fields in each of the 19 townships in Montgomery County the week of […]

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