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‘FRIDAY NIGHT HANGOUT’

Courtesy of The Vault While students waited for their turn at “Scares Downstairs,” they got to hang out upstairs and enjoy a night full of games, friendly competition and fun.
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Courtesy of Woods Studio Shown are Clinton High School students elected to the 2026 CHS homecoming court.   Left to right, Mitchell Cornwell, Paisley Schick, Wyatt McGlasson, Audrey …

County board covers list of business at regular meeting

By Gordon Woods gordon@normalitenewspapers.com   CLINTON — The DeWitt County Board approved its annual $10,000 contribution to help fund the Office of the State’s Attorneys …

Veterans invited to breakfast program November 14

CLINTON — Local veterans are invited to the November 14 meeting of the DeWitt Clinton Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution in honor of Veterans Day. The 10 a.m. breakfast at the …

Charity car show raises $20,000 for DeWitt County 4-H Fair Association

CLINTON – More than 250 vehicles were on display in Clinton Sunday, Sept. 27 as part of Scott’s 20th Annual Charity Car Show, raising $20,074 for the DeWitt County 4-H Fair Association. The …

County Democrats host Nov. 3 candidates

CLINTON — DeWitt County Democrats hosted a meet-and-greet on October 3 to introduce three candidates running in the November mid-term elections.   The event was held at Warner Library. …

Mowing work at cemeteries prompts complaints

CLINTON — After complaints from residents about the condition of the city cemeteries, commissioner Dan Ballenger said he hoped to bring responsibility of mowing the cemeteries back to the city. …
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Lady Maroon Kate Parrish (#5) spikes the ball over the outstretched arms of the opposition.
Lady Maroon Kate Parrish (#5) spikes the ball over the outstretched arms of the opposition.

Lady Maroons power through to 2-0 win over Lady Rockets

CLINTON — In its last home outing, the Lady Maroons volleyball team faced a determined team in the Roanoke-Benson Lady Rockets.  The evening began with the junior varsity home team …
Paisley Schick (#1) and her plaque and trophy volleyball.

Lady Maroons take match from Lady Hawks 2-0

CLINTON — The Meridian (Macon) Lady Hawks flew onto “Gene Vance Court” to try to take down the hometown Clinton Lady Maroons in a recent volleyball match-up. The junior varsity (JV) began …
Paisley Schick (#1) and her plaque and trophy volleyball.

Stand switch

Gordon Woods / Journal The home stands at the CHS football field now face east, trading places with the visitor stands.   The switch is part of the renovation of the school’s athletic …
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The Culinary Corner / I have returned

Welcome to my little corner of culinary delights. To begin, I would like to thank all those wonderful people who were concerned when my articles abruptly ceased.   It warms my heart that …

What you need to know about the ticket to work program

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Starting or returning to work while receiving Social Security disability benefits can feel overwhelming, especially if you are unsure where to begin. The good news is that you …
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Shirley M. Lobb

MAROA — Shirley M. Lobb, 84, of Maroa, passed away at 10:41 p.m. on October 12, 2026, at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Shirley was born on November 16, 1941, in Wapella, to Leo and Leona …

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    Yesterday (Feb. 12) was my wife’s birthday. And I know what you might be thinking: “Billy, are …

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