SCT News
SCOTT: Winchester raises water rates
By Carmen Ensinger Winchester water customers will see an increase on their next water bill after the Winchester City Council passed an increase at its July 2 council meeting, effective immediately. Winchester Mayor Rex McIntire explained the need for the increase. “We have to bring in more revenue to pay for our recent water project…
Read MoreSavage sworn is as first Scott County CASA volunteer
By DAVID CAMPHOUSE Scott County CASA, a program of Advocacy Network for Children, swore in its first CASA volunteer. Contina Savage was sworn in as the program’s first Scott County by Judge David Cherry at the Scott County Courthouse on June 30. CASA volunteers are trained community volunteers appointed by a judge to speak…
Read MoreGood things happening in Winchester
By Carmen Ensinger There are a lot of good things going on in Winchester in the way of commerce. Several new businesses have opened within the last year bringing much needed revenue to the city plus goods and services to the city’s residents. Winchester Mayor Rex McIntire plans to include a letter with this month’s…
Read MoreScott County well represented at White Hall Fourth of July Parade
Village of Bluffs remembers Cawthon
By DAVID CAMPHOUSE At the regular July meeting of the Village of Bluffs Board of Trustees, Village President Linda Sapp acknowledged the passing of longtime Water Superintendent Dwayne Cawthon. Sapp remarked on his years of service and the deep impact he had on village operations and community life. To honor his legacy, the board approved…
Read MoreOld School Museum provides a glimpse into the past
By Carmen Ensinger While many of the displays change from time to time, the one stalwart display that will probably always be on display is the marble soda fountain from Frost’s Drug Store in Winchester, donated by Janet Frost Smith and R. Edward Frost, who also provided the history. In the early 1940’s their parents…
Read MoreHow one woman “grew” her health care team
Debbie Rose has a knack for growing things including her family over the past 50 years featuring husband Ron, sons Brent and Jaron and their wives, and five grandchildren – and her flowers. “I have a perennial garden with quite a variety. I love Victoria Blue Salvia. I also love dipladenias, a tropical type flower,…
Read MoreScott County libraries among recipients of Secretary of State grants
By DAVID CAMPHOUSE The Illinois Secretary of State’s office recently announced that it is awarding nearly $20 million in grant funding to libraries across the state in an effort to ensure access to quality resources and programming for all Illinois residents. Both the Winchester Public Library and Bluffs Public Library were recipients of the Illinois…
Read MoreWinchester First Baptist celebrates 200th anniversary
The Winchester First Baptist Church celebrated their 200th Anniversary on Sunday, June 22, with special services and a delightful meal fit for a king following those services.
Read MoreIL Rural Health Association’s 36th Annual Educational conference set for Champaign
The Illinois Rural Health Association (IRHA) will host its 36th Annual Educational Conference July 30-31st at the I-Hotel in Champaign. The Conference is an opportunity for rural healthcare administrators and clinicians to advance their professional skills, while networking and learning best practices from their counterparts throughout the state. Online registration and a detailed Conference…
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