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Farmersville Grade School Panhandle Schools

Illinois

Panhandle Schools offers preschool screening

RAYMOND -- Panhandle Schools will be offering a free developmental screening for children entering preschool. The screenings will be on April 27-28 for children ages between 3 and 5 residing within the district. If your child is already in the program, you will not need to have them re-screened. If your child wishes to enter the program at age 3, they must have turned that age by May 1. A second screening will occur in August for children turning 3 […]

todayApril 10, 2023 951

Taylorville Adam Cherry

East Central Illinois Region

Taylorville HS employee pleads guilty to meth possession

TAYLORVILLE -- A Taylorville High School employee has pleaded guilty to possession of methamphetamine. Adam Cherry was under investigation after a district employee tipped off the school board that he was using drugs while on duty. An investigation was performed by Taylorville Police Department. Cherry was arrested during a traffic stop on meth possession and possession of drug paraphernalia before entering the school. Prior to the arrest, Cherry was a nighttime custodian. Cherry plead guilty to the charges Tuesday in […]

todayJanuary 25, 2023 441

Nokomis

East Central Illinois Region

Nokomis Chamber met Thursday

NOKOMIS -- The Nokomis Chamber of Commerce held its bimonthly meeting Thursday, Jan. 12 at Demi's Diner. In attendance were Judy Rupert, Loren Compton, Judy Beaman, Steve Johnson, Dr. Scott Doerr, Krystal West, Barb Easterday, Jo Ann Keele, Jake Leonard and Roger Blankenship. Blankenship submitted the minutes for the November 10, 2022 meeting with one correction for the January 2023 meeting date. The minutes with the singular amendment were approved unanimously. Compton presented in the treasurer's report an available balance […]

todayJanuary 12, 2023 46

Reid Detmers Salt Lake Bees

Illinois

Detmers to sign autographs Nov. 26

Detmers had an excellent showing Saturday night, July 24, 2021 in his Triple-A debut with the Salt Lake Bees against the Las Vegas Aviators. He struck out nine batters and allowed no runs on three hits over six innings. A strong offensive drive in addition to the Bees’ strong pitching outing led to a 6-0 shutout in the game. NOKOMIS -- Nokomis native Reid Detmers will be signing autographs at the Bottomley-Ruffing-Schalk Baseball Museum on Saturday, Nov. 26. The event […]

todayNovember 18, 2022 36

Nokomis

East Central Illinois Region

Nokomis council makes two new hires

NOKOMIS -- The Nokomis City Council approved two new city employee hires during its regular meeting on Monday, Nov. 14. The opening for a full-time wastewater employee is now closed, following the hire of Jerome Taylor. The hire is in immediate effect and Taylor will start work this week. The vacancy was created when Landon Collins was hired last month to join the Nokomis Police Department. Collins is currently receiving local training from Police Chief Talon Burton before starting official […]

todayNovember 18, 2022 70

Lincoln Prairie Trail

Illinois

Lincoln Prairie Trail sets annual meeting

TAYLORVILLE -- The Lincoln Prairie Trail Conservancy will hold its annual meeting at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 19. The meeting will be at Angelo's Pizza in Taylorville. The meeting is the "annual meeting of the membership" as prescribed in the conservancy's bylaws. There will be a financial report, a secretary's report, and an officer's election to the board of directors. In addition, there will be a short PowerPoint presentation looking back on Lincoln Prairie Trail events and the future […]

todayNovember 16, 2022 7

Muddy Water Rendezvous

East Central Illinois Region

Muddy Water Rendezvous this weekend

MOWEAQUA -- The Muddy Water Rendezvous in Moweaqua will be this Saturday and Sunday. Events will include tomahawk throwing, longbow shooting, black powder gun demonstrations, blacksmithing, woodworking, rug weaving, spinning wheel demonstrations, and a candy cannon. A meal of ham and beans or vegetable soup will be available on Saturday. Chili will be the meal on Sunday. Hot dogs, sloppy joes, and baked beans will be provided on both days, along with water. All will be prepared over an open […]

todayOctober 14, 2022 31

petition election

East Central Illinois Region

Petitioning underway for 2023 consolidated election

HILLSBORO -- Petitioning is currently underway for races up for election in Montgomery County next spring. Petitioning began Tuesday for municipal, fire, park, and library district, and school board positions for the April 4, 2023 consolidated election. Municipal offices will include mayor/aldermen, mayor/commissioners, and village president/trustees. Some municipalities may be electing a clerk and/or treasurer. Petitioning for the 2023 consolidated election cycle Petitions for municipal races are available via the municipal clerk. Petitions for fire, park, and library districts are […]

todaySeptember 21, 2022 5

Lake Land College

East Central Illinois Region

Lake Land hosts open house

MATTOON -- Lake Land College will host a Health and Public Services Open House next month. The event will be on Tuesday, October 4 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The event will begin at the theatre in the Luther Student Center on the main Lake Land College campus in Mattoon. High school and prospective students seeking a career in a high-demand and rewarding healthcare career are welcome to attend. They can learn about the college’s outstanding programs. The program […]

todaySeptember 12, 2022 38

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