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The past week was very nice but weather report for today, Monday, is for golf ball sized, or larger, hail during rush hour, also high winds and possibly a tornado. I hope the weatherman is wrong, sure don’t need any of that.
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It’s the last week of April and time flies! The farmers and garden growers are busy planting this year’s crops. The Illinois River, and Mississippi Rivers are up but not to the level of the road in Hardin. They aren’t at flood stage. Travel is good and everyone can travel across the Hardin Bridge. The…
Read MoreNancy Ross Chapter DAR holds Awards Ceremony
Members of Nancy Ross Chapter DAR held an Awards Ceremony on Sunday, April 19, at the Calvary Baptist Church. Jane Rene’ Bradshaw was recognized for getting first place Grade 12 Poetry Category from Illinois State Organization NSDAR. The theme this year was “Celebrating 250 Years of Life, Liberty and Pursuit of Happiness: Happy Birthday, America!…
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Carrollton School Board approves resolution for improvements in district
By Carmen Ensinger Carrollton School Board members approved a nearly $3 million bond resolution that will provide a number of improvements in the district, including the replacement of the aging bleachers in the high school gym.
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Greenfield FFA plants trees for Earth Day
Members of the Greenfield FFA spent Earth Day planting trees that were supplied by the Greene County Health Department. Farm Credit employees delivered the trees and helped to plant them. Partaking in the event were: Front row, left to right: Aidan Williams, Autumn Terpening, Lily Behnen, Elizabeth Mettenburg, Alexis White and Tinley Albrecht. Back row:…
Read MoreLady Trojans take early lead for win over Carrollton
The Carrollton Lady Hawks hosted the Triopia Lady Trojans last week and the Lady Trojans took an early lead that the Lady Hawks just could not overcome. So far this year, the Lady Hawks are sporting a 14-10-1 record and are 5-3 in the WIVC conference.
Read MoreStumpf signs with Illinois College
Carrollton High School senior Charlie Stumpf signed to play football at Illinois College in Jacksonville on April 22. Stumpf was named First Team All-State Wide Receiver and First Team All-WIVC Conference Wide Receiver, linebacker and punter. He had a total of 647 receiving yards; 265 rushing yards; 219 kick return yards; 87 punt return yards;…
Read MoreLady Cougars shutout Routt 20-0
By Kent Coultas Hallee Lawson allowed just one hit, and West Central beat Routt 20-0 in softball April 20 at Winchester.
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