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Students continue ‘Good Cemeterian’ legacy

This year, 120 eighth-grade social studies students from CJHS, under the guidance teacher Kelby McMath, continue “The Good Cemeterian Project,” Here, Aaliyah Osborne (left), and Max Marlow (right), work to clean the gravestone of a member of the Gideon family, a name out of the history of Clinton.

This year, 120 eighth-grade Social Studies students at Clinton Junior High School completed “The Good Cemeterian Project,” a combination of historical research and community service. The …

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New library pavilion dedicated

Gordon Woods / Journal The Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce sponsored a ribbon cutting ceremony on Saturday morning for a new pavilion at Vespasian Warner Pubic Library. The pavilion was …

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Obituaries

Vernon Leinweber

CLINTON — Vernon Leinweber, 91, of Clinton, passed away on Wednesday, May 28, 2025. He was born on May 8, 1934, in Clinton, a son of the late Elmer and Annabelle Webb Leinweber. He …

Don C. Niederer

CLINTON — Don C. Niederer, 92, of Clinton, passed peacefully with his wife and family by his side at Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Normal, at 4:45 p.m. on May 24, 2025. A …

Mary D. Westfall

WAPELLA — Mary D. Westfall, 71, formerly of Wapella, passed away on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. surrounded by her family at the Goldwater Care Center, Clinton. There will be a …

Dallas Summitt

WEST JORDAN, Utah — Dallas Summitt, 72, passed away peacefully at his home in West Jordan, Utah on January 30, 2025. Dallas was born on January 4, 1953, in Bloomington, Ind., where he …

Gerald 'Jerry' E. Komnick

Gerald “Jerry” E. Komnick, 78 of Clinton, passed away at 8:03 a.m. on June 1, 2025, at his family home in Clinton. Services will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Monday, June 9, 2025, at …

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Community

Grace Duke, left, CHS Class of 2025 and the inaugural John Warner, IV Memorial Scholar, is congratulated by Maureen Collins-Kolb and Jonah Kolb, of The Warner & Kolb Family Foundation.

Grace Duke named first John Warner, IV Memorial Scholar

CLINTON — Two new scholarships have been established to honor John Warner, IV. Clinton High School graduate Grace Duke is the first recipient of the John Warner, IV Memorial Scholarship, …

Quilted Keepsakes’ at C.H. Moore Homestead June 1-29

The ‘Quilted Keepsakes’ annual quilt show is currently on display at the C.H. Moore Homestead & DeWitt County Museuem June 1-29 during regular museum hours, Tues.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. …

CJHS student art show

Gordon Woods / Journal Clinton Junior High School held it annual student art show recently during the spring band concert. See more photos on page A8 of the Journal print and E-Editions.

DeWitt County 4-H shines at Illinois Horse Speaking and Hippology Contest

CLINTON — The Illinois 4-H Horse Speaking and Hippology Contest was held April 11-12 on the University of Illinois Campus. Three DeWitt County 4-H members participated in both contests and …

Electronic recycling day in Clinton June 28

CLINTON — The City of Clinton will sponsor an electronics recycling day from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, June 28 at 101 E. Washington Street. Televisions, microwave ovens, large appliances …

Wizards bring their magic to Clinton

Gordon Woods / Journal The Harlem Wizards were in Clinton last week with their comical brand of basketball. The Wizards took on the hometown team at Clinton Junior High School to benefit …

Maroons continue strong play on the eve of 2024

CLINTON — In the next to last home game of the year, the Maroons faced the Eureka Hornets. The junior varsities (JV) began the evening with the Hornets taking a 13-9 lead by the end of the first quarter. The Maroons toughed out the second quarter to come within two points at halftime 22-20.

CJHS Maroons 7th grade over Raiders, 8th grade falls in tight game

CLINTON — The Clinton Junior High School boys basketball season has begun. The junior Maroons were found on their home court trading plays with the Central A&M (CAM) Raiders.

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