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Clinton Journal (NMC) becoming part of Carpenter Media Group

ROCHELLE, Ill.  - Carpenter Media Group (CMG) and News Media Corporation (NMC) announced today plans for CMG to manage, and with an option to acquire, NMC. The Clinton Journal is owned by …
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DeWitt County Housing Authority executive director Samantha Rusk, far left, updated members of the DeWitt County Board recently about activity with the local agency.
CLINTON — New executive director of the DeWitt County Housing Authority Samantha Rusk updated the county board recently about the agency’s activities.  Rusk formerly was business manager for Vespasian Warner Public Library.
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Items clarified in city water project

CLINTON — The city council heard last week from the company planning major upgrades to Clinton’s water supply system.

Operation Song veterans tribute Wednesday, July 24 at St. John's

CLINTON — The Battle Cross Crusaders will host an Operation Song veterans salute on Wednesday, July 24 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Clinton. The event will honor local veterans …

Animal shelter project at issue

CLINTON — Some work at the animal shelter will have to be corrected after officials cited insufficiencies in a project there.   The county’s public safety committee covered the topic …

Members show projects, animals at annual 4-H show

Gordon Woods / Journal Rabbits were on the schedule for judging on Saturday during the annual DeWitt-Macon-Piatt 4-H Fair, held Friday-Sunday at the DeWitt County 4-H Fairgrounds.   More …

School registration info for 2024-25 school year

NEWS RELEASE   Clinton Community Unit Schools 1210 State Route 54 West Clinton, Illinois 61727 Additional …
Community
Area students graduate from Millikin university
DECATUR — Millikin University honored more than 270 graduates from the Class of 2024 with two Commencement ceremonies in the Kirkland Fine Arts Center on Sunday, May 19, 2024. Students …
A variety of 4-H members’ projects in annual General and Livestock shows July 11-14
CLINTON —   The DeWitt County Fairgrounds will be bustling with activity from July 11 through July 14 during the DeWitt, Macon, and Piatt 4-H General Projects and Livestock Show. This …
Workmans celebrate 60th wedding anniversary
CLINTON – John and Mary Jane (Glenn) Workman recently celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary with a surprise dinner hosted by their family.
Clinton Community Educational Foundation awards scholarships during Gold Star Awards night
CLINTON — The Clinton Community Educational Foundation presented several CHS seniors with scholarship awards at Gold Star Awards Night on Tuesday, May 14. Endowments and legacies processed …
Left to right, Melinda Decker, Kristin McGlasson, Ramey, Burton, Kiersten Goff and Carol Hanafin.
LaTeaDa tea room marks 20 years as a Clinton destination
CLINTON — When the pandemic lockdown started in 2020, eating establishment owners had to scramble to figure out how they would continue to do business.
Sports

Hoffman IESA State Champion

CJHS athlete Jenna Hoffman won 1st place in the 8th grade pole vault at the Illinois Elementary School Association (IESA) State championships, held in East Peoria.   See others on A9.

CHS Maroons vs St. Teresa Bulldogs

Josh Bass (13) at bat during Monday’s Maroons’ home non-conference game against St. Teresa.

Agility, tenacity carry Maroons to 61-55 win over bigger Hornets

HEYWORTH — The Hornets boys team hosted the Maroons the Maroons during the News Year’s break  This would prove to be a full-game, all-out battle. 
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Columns

Which kind of stealing is worse?

I don’t know which is worse, stealing millions of dollars from the VA or stealing pain drugs from patients. In one case, a pair of holistic health care center co-owners submitted claims …

Defending against scammers who target your Social Security benefits

    Scammers are always finding new ways to steal your money and personal information. The best way to defeat scammers is to know how to identify scams and to ignore suspicious …
Opinion

72 HOURS. That is all the time it took for the nation to experience a Presidential assassination attempt until that person was nominated for President at the RNC. Truth is indeed stranger than …

  • Here we go again

    I’m not the only one who has opted, once again, to stay home. Both the rec center and the senior …

  • The great divide

    My liberal friends suggest I am addicted to Fox News, but in all honesty, I often tune in to MSNBC …

  • Year’s end

    The United States appears to have diminished in world standing over the past year. There was a time …

  • Thankful and grateful

    It is the end of the year. Christmas is here and a New Year is only a week away. Now is a good time …

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Extreme heat, wildfires and weather events: Prepare for the unexpected this summer, inside and outside the home

(BPT) - Wildfires and extreme weather conditions have brought greater attention to poor air quality, and while some areas may be more affected than others, air quality and pollution are still a major …

Standout college athletes competing in the 2024 Paris Olympics

BestColleges highlights several of the standout student-athletes who qualified to compete for Team USA at this year's Summer Olympics in Paris.

Marine Toys for Tots' Christmas in July Campaign Delivers Hope to Children in Need

Marine Toys for Tots' Christmas in July Campaign Delivers Hope to Children in Need

(NewsUSA) - Marine Toys for Tots, best known as the Nation's premier children's Christmastime charity, doesn't wait until the holiday season to support children in need. Toys for Tots has evolved …

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