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Decision 2022

Candidates file for office in county primary election

HILLSBORO -- Candidate filing for Montgomery County's established parties has concluded as of Monday evening for the June 28 primary election. County offices to be nominated for the Democratic and Republican parties are a two-year term for circuit clerk and four-year terms for sheriff, county clerk, and Regional Superintendent of Schools. Also at stake are the 14 seats across seven county board districts, with terms to be determined in December. The following have filed petitions with County Clerk Sandy Leitheiser: […]

todayMarch 15, 2022 31

sky sunset field sunrise Pana soccer

East Central Illinois Region

Registration closing soon for Pana Soccer League

PANA -- The Pana Soccer League is set to begin its 2022 season. Registration is underway, but will soon be closing. While registration was set to conclude this past Thursday, Feb. 10, the board opted to extend registration until Friday, Mar. 18. Practice sessions will begin on the week of March 21 with games starting on Saturday, Apr. 2. The league's board of directors for 2022 comprises of president Matt Kessler, vice president Will Perkins, secretary Nicole Bonn, treasurer Erica […]

todayMarch 13, 2022 40

Lake Land College

East Central Illinois Region

Lake Land to host Math and Science Open House

MATTOON -- Lake Land College faculty will soon hold their inaugural Math and Science Open House. The event will allow high school juniors and seniors to learn more about the math and science programs at Lake Land. Among them are chemistry, biology, physics, math, geographic information systems (GIS), and pre-engineering. Prospective students and parents will receive tours of campus facilities. They will also get a look at the labs to see and experience the state-of-the-art technology and equipment available. The […]

todayFebruary 15, 2022 7

Meridian

East Central Illinois Region

Meridian to continue with mask mandates

MACON -- While a recent court decision ruled in favor of more than 700 parents, Meridian schools are being steadfast in continuing to comply with the mask mandates and COVID-19 mitigations. Meridian Schools was not a named party in the lawsuit, hence the district's insistence to continue the mandates and mitigations. An appeal is imminent, according to claims from superintendent Andy Pygott. While that process continues, the district will continue with its current policies. Students, staff, and visitors will continue […]

todayFebruary 9, 2022 43

Christian County Jail

East Central Illinois Region

Christian County Jail in need of improvements

2021 referendum failed to build new correctional center

TAYLORVILLE -- According to Christian County Sheriff Bruce Kettelkamp, their jail is out-of-date and needs urgent improvements. The Christian County Correctional Center was built in 1977. It marks its 45th anniversary this year. The center also serves as the base of operations for the Christian County Sheriff's Department. "When I became Sheriff in 2010, I realized the jail was poorly designed," stated Kettelkamp in a news release Friday. "[It is also] becoming obsolete." There were initial assessments to determine whether […]

todayJanuary 29, 2022 49

Samuel Wheeler Lincoln

Capital Area Region

Lincoln presentation to be held at LLCC Febuary 11

SPRINGFIELD – Lincoln Land Community College will celebrate Abraham Lincoln’s legacy Friday, Feb. 11. A presentation titled “More Painful Than Pleasant?: Abraham Lincoln and His Father,” will be presented by Dr. Samuel Wheeler at 9 a.m. The free event is open to the public in the Trutter Center on the main Springfield campus. Due to space limitations, registration for in-person attendance is a requirement. In-person attendees can register online or by calling LLCC at (217) 786-2577. Additionally, there will be […]

todayJanuary 28, 2022 32

Taylorville Adam Cherry

East Central Illinois Region

Taylorville HS employee arrested on meth charges

Adam Cherry admits using meth during work hours

TAYLORVILLE -- An internal investigation has resulted in the arrest of a Taylorville High School employee for drug use. Officials from Taylorville Police Department and district administrators started an investigation two weeks ago. The investigation comes following a tip that a current employee was bringing methamphetamine into the high school and using while on duty. Officers along with a K9 unit would conduct a traffic stop Wednesday. Arrested was Adam Cherry, 38, of Rosamond, who will be facing charges of […]

todayJanuary 20, 2022 40 1

Pana Pioneer Heritage Guild

East Central Illinois Region

Pana Pioneer Heritage Guild met January 11

PANA -- The Pana Pioneer Heritage Guild met on January 11 at the Pana Industrial Park office of Keith Cearlock. Co-Chairman Gerald Rector conducted the meeting with a guest, Bert Crowe, becoming a new member. Malinda McClure made a reminder to the membership that the guild must have one-year and five-year plans in order to complete an unspecified grant application. Rector stated that the planned project for building a brick kiln for outdoor cooking at the village inside the Pana […]

todayJanuary 17, 2022 14

Assumption Community Pride Association

East Central Illinois Region

Assumption CPA to hold annual meeting January 18

ASSUMPTION -- The Assumption Community Pride Association (ACPA) will be holding its annual business meeting at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 18. In addition to in-person attendance at the 1905 Brewery, there will also be a Zoom link available for virtual attendance. There will be a discussion of the events and initiatives from last year. Additionally, there will be a discussion on planning for 2022. Elections for new officers and directors will also occur. The agenda includes votes on potential […]

todayJanuary 10, 2022 7

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