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CHS HOMECOMING COURT 2026

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 …
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Vespasian Warner Public Library executive director Bobbi Perryman, right, shows the library’s Civil War flag to Rep. Nikki Budzinski-D, of the Illinois 13th Congressional District, pictured in orange.  Budzinski was in Clinton for a DeWItt County Democrats event on Saturday. See a story from that event in next week’s Journal.
CLINTON — “If we get it stabilized to display it, it can’t be vertical anymore, it has to be horizontal, and it’s big,” said Bobbi Perryman, executive director of the Vespasian Warner …

Clinton Spark ‘Monster Mash’ Saturday schedule of activities

CLINTON — Clinton Spark will host a Halloween “Monster Mash” event on Saturday from 8 a.m.-8 p.m. on Mr. Lincoln’s Square. Following is the schedule of activities:   • 9 …

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. …

County gets Google.org software grant

CLINTON — County board road and bridge committee chairman Jamie Prestegaard reported seal-coating of township and county roads was nearing completion.   His report took place during the Sept. …

What’s in a name?

CLINTON — The DeWitt County Genealogical Society is working to locate some important pieces of DeWitt County history, and they hope the public can help. For America 250, the genealogical …
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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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Current events & violence

Having written a column about the death penalty, I wasn’t anticipating writing more on the criminal justice system this week, but, of course, the news can change everything. Three events this …

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

  • Editor's Note

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

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