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Seven regional newspapers cease operations

Several south-central Illinois newspapers came to an abrupt end last week. The Girard Gazette, Virden Recorder, and Northwestern News in Macoupin County ceased publication last week. The final issue of each paper was June 3. Readers were informed with a front-page letter in each edition, as well as a similarly-worded auto-response email. The shuttered newspapers were part of a chain owned by Schaumburg-based Paddock Publications. Paddock bought Gold Nugget Publications from the Norris family in 2016. That family had operated the papers for […]

June 8, 2026 160

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Pana Council delays project vote

PANA -- The Pana City Council voted Monday to table second readings of resolutions relating to downtown projects. The readings were tabled due to the absence of alderpersons Butch Hocq and Glenda Garrett. The resolutions in question pertained to a pending redevelopment project for 117-119 S. Locust and 142-144 S. Locust by Jack Matthews Development. Alderman Tim Eddy voted in opposition to tabling both, while Alderwoman Katherine Stephens voted against tabling the second resolution. A special use permit for a […]

May 1, 2026 80

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Tri-County Fair starts Wednesday

The 76th Tri-County Fair kicks off Wednesday with a schedule of events, including a pageant, tractor pulls, truck pulls, harness races, a carnival, pro wrestling, a bean bag tournament, and musical entertainment, culminating in the annual Labor Day Parade.

August 26, 2025 108

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Pana Easter Egg Hunt set for April 12

PANA -- The Pana Elks Lodge #1261 will be the sponsor of the annual community Easter egg hunt. The annual event will be on Saturday, April 12 at 1 p.m. inside Kitchell Park and will involve an enormous amount of candy. Eggs will be distributed in three age-specific areas within the park. The event is open to children up to the age of ten. This year the age 0-3 hunt is sponsored by Peoples Bank and Trust, the age 4-6 […]

March 19, 2025 200

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Taylorville volunteer coach arrested for grooming

TAYLORVILLE -- A volunteer assistant soccer coach at Taylorville High School has been arrested following allegations of misconduct involving a minor. The school district confirmed the arrest, stating that they are fully cooperative with law enforcement throughout the investigation. The coach, Karla P. Collado, was taken into custody Thursday after reports surfaced regarding inappropriate behavior with a student. The nature of the allegations has raised significant concerns within the community, prompting a discussion about safety protocols in schools and the […]

March 7, 2025 395 2

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Christian County Sheriff Kettelkamp to retire in 2026

TAYLORVILLE — Christian County Sheriff Bruce Kettelkamp will soon be hanging up his hat for good. In a statement made by Sheriff Kettelkamp Tuesday, he will not seek re-election to the post in 2026, opting to retire at the end of the term. Kettelkamp's impending retirement comes among a line of key sheriffs retiring or resigning in recent years, including former Macon County Sheriff Tony Brown, former Montgomery County Sheriff Rick Robbins, and former Sangamon County Sheriff Jack Campbell. Sheriff […]

March 4, 2025 224

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Music Bingo March 29 to support Pana fireworks

PANA -- The Pana Eagles Club will host a fundraiser on Saturday, Mar. 29 to benefit this year's fireworks event. The event, which will start at 7 p.m., will offer a fresh twist on traditional Bingo, combining the fun of music with the thrill of the game. It will feature six rounds of Bingo along with an optional blackout game for those wishing to take the game to the next level. Also available will be a cash bar, snacks for […]

February 24, 2025 193

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Mt. Auburn board addresses spring projects

MT. AUBURN — The Mt. Auburn Village Board held its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, December 3 in the village hall. The focus of most of the meeting was on the Festival of Lights being held at the large park. There were comments on how beautiful it looked, including new displays that were installed this year. The board approved a motion from trustee Don Henricks for the village to donate $500 to the Festival of Lights to show their appreciation […]

December 14, 2024 185

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Stonington board discusses golf carts, concrete work

STONINGTON -- The Stonington village board met for its regular meeting on Monday, October 7, at the village hall. Among its short agenda items were the discussion of golf cart ordinances and concrete work being done at one of the village's businesses. There have been several reports recently that golf cart drivers have been failing to yield to vehicles, semis, and farm equipment. Stonington Chief of Police Travis Peden stated that his department must be more strict on the golf […]

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