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Greenfield school staff praised
By Carmen Ensinger Greenfield Superintendent Andy Stumpf began the Aug. 18 school board meeting by thanking the elementary and high school administration, maintenance and transportation crew, custodians, summer workers and district office staff for ensuring that the district was ready to start the new school year.
Read MoreCarrollton School Board approves tentative budget
By Carmen Ensinger Other than personnel issues, which were taken care of in closed session, the Carrollton School Board had very little to take care of in open session at their Aug. 18 school board meeting.
Read MoreU.S. agricultural trade deficit reaches new record high
By TAMMIE SLOUP FarmWeek The U.S. ag trade deficit climbed to a new high the first half of 2025. The deficit hit a record $28.6 billion through June, according to USDA data released this month. Ag exports through June totaled $85.6 billion with imports totaling $114.1 billion, a deficit of nearly $29 billion compared to…
Read MoreJWCC fall enrollment rebounds to pre-pandemic levels
By DAVID CAMPHOUSE John Wood Community College (JWCC), according to a report presented at the August 20 Board of Trustees meeting held at the College’s Bella Ease Center in downtown Quincy, is seeing a resurgence in student enrollment, with numbers returning to pre-pandemic levels. Interim President Josh Welker shared first-day fall enrollment figures showing a…
Read MoreLLCC President Charlotte Warren announces retirement
After two decades of distinguished leadership and service, Lincoln Land Community College President Charlotte Warren, Ph.D., has announced she will retire from her role as LLCC’s sixth president in June 2026. Dr. Warren shared the news in a heartfelt message to faculty and staff during the college’s annual convocation on the morning of Aug. 22.…
Read MoreHaunted experience raises money for James J. Eldred House
The 4th Annual Halloween Ghost Hunt returns to the James J. Eldred House, a landmark steeped in 19th-century charm and chilling lore. Built in 1861 by James J. Eldred, a prosperous farmer and one of the largest landowners in the region, the limestone house was designed in the Greek Revival style with touches of Italianate…
Read MoreGOOD GROWING: Fall flower visitors – Goldenrod soldier beetles
By Ken Johnson, Horticulture Educator University of Illinois Extension As fall approaches, our landscapes begin to transition. Summer bloomers like purple coneflower, prairie blazing star, and milkweeds begin to fade while fall bloomers like asters and goldenrod begin their colorful displays. These plants are commonly covered in pollinators, one of which is the goldenrod soldier…
Read MoreBillboard for Proud Boys hate group removed in southern Illinois after public pressure
By Molly Parker Capitol News Illinois After strong community opposition, including a county board meeting where dozens of people spoke against it, the Proud Boys billboard that was put up near a high school in Clinton County was removed last Tuesday.
Read MoreSchool gun violence prevention bill sponsored by Davidsmeyer signed into law
Legislation sponsored by State Representative C.D. Davidsmeyer (R-Murrayville) to prevent school gun violence was signed into law on Friday. Representative Davidsmeyer filed his legislation after hearing of an incident in his district where a student threatened to commit an act of gun violence against another student. The victim told the school staff about the incident,…
Read MoreLet’s Cook! – August 28, 2025
A few months ago, I had some wonderful brisket sandwiches. Recently I came across this recipe that just might be the same as those wonderful sandwiches I had before. I have not actually made this, but it does sound good.
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