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Preparing for a new chapter

Gordon Woods / Journal Clinton Chief of Police Ben Lowers accepts the key to the city from mayor Helen Michelassi during a “final walk-out” held Oct. 30 as Lowers prepares to become DeWitt …
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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.

IDPH reminds Illinoisans: It’s time to get seasonal respiratory illness immunizations

SPRINGFIELD –  The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is reminding Illinoisans that it is time to get immunizations against seasonal respiratory illnesses, like flu, COVID-19, and …

DeWitt County results in the Nov. 3 election

• These results do not include uncontested races. Find complete results here: https://il-dewitt.pollresults.net/   UNITED STATES SENATOR Juliana Stratton (DEM) 1760 …

Encore Thrift moving ahead with renovations

CLINTON — Shoppers to Encore Thrift Store may have noticed the construction work underway on the east side of the building, where crews are replacing about 200 feet of wall. Located on Route …

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 …
Sports

Maroons over Raiders 59-14 in homecoming

CLINTON — Clinton’s varsity football season of course hit a snag this year with its season cancelled because of a shortage of players. But the homecoming game turned out to be a bright …
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 …
Opinion

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 …

  • My wife doesn't get enough credit!

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

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    Readers should keep in mind that letters and columns published are the opinions of their authors, …

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