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Randy and Ann Anderson, and Mike and Judy Mangold stand outside Anderson Ford.  Mangold assumed ownership of the Anderson dealership, official today, Friday.

Mangold, Eureka, buys Anderson Ford

CLINTON — Randy Anderson and Mike Mangold announced Friday Mangold Ford, Eureka, has purchased Anderson Ford. “We all have to stop something at some time,” Anderson told the …
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Members of the Sugar Creek Cloggers entertained on Sunday during the annual Apple N’ Pork Festival, held on and around the grounds of the C.H. Moore manor.   See more photos from festival …
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Early voting in Illinois began Sept.26

      SPRINGFIELD – Early voting sites will open in nearly every county beginning Thursday, with the exception of Cook County and the city of Chicago, where things …

Schlosser retires from county

Sandy Schlosser, center, DeWitt County Supervisor of Assessments, with her staff, Jane Buraglio, left, and Brandi Carter right.   The county hosted an open house for Schlosser last week as she …

County approves ARPA projects

CLINTON — The DeWitt County board voted recently to pay for a group of county projects from ARPA (American Recovery Plan Act) funds. Members approved $149,856 for an aerial imagery flight …

Clinton School Board approves fiscal year 2025 budget

CLINTON — School board members approved the new fiscal year 2025 budget for the district during their September 17 meeting.   Superintendent Drew Goebel went over specifics of the budget …

City council gives updates on projects

  CLINTON — The city council had a light agenda for its September 3 regular meeting.   Commissioner John Wise presided in the absence of interim mayor Tom Edmunds. …
Community
Founders Day Scavenger Hunt to highlight local history
CLINTON — Celebrate Clinton Association and the Vespasian Warner Library are working together to host the Founders Day Scavenger Hunt to connect people with local history. The scavenger …
Apple N’ Pork Festival contest winners
Caroline Lester of Clinton and Alicia Girdler of Oreana were awarded Grand Champion winners of the C.H. Moore Homestead DeWitt County Museum’s annual Apple ’n Pork Festival Parade of Pigs …
Mental health first aid training October 9 in Decatur
Wednesday, October 9 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. at The United Way in Decatur, 201 W Eldorado Street   DECATUR — You are invited to attend our free mental health first …
Warner Public Library named Illinois Centennial institution
SPRINGFIELD — Clinton’s Vespasian Warner Public Library was among a group of Illinois libraries to recently be designated Illinois Centennial institutions. Since 1984, the Illinois …
CHS Homecoming court 2024
This year’s CHS king and queen posed with their court for a photo before this year’s Homecoming activities.   Left to right, Dalton Bell, Adyson Beebe, Anthony Westbrooks, Amerie …
Sports

Clinton over EAWR 57-0 in non-conference game

While the Maroons were ranked significantly higher than the Oilers starting the season, they might not have expected such an early success against the southwestern Illinois school.

CHS golf competes in Meridian Early Bird Invite

The boys and girls played in the Meridian Early Bird Invite at Moweaqua Golf Course on Friday, August 23. The boys got third place overall with a team score of 348. Pleasant Plains 319 …

FIELD SET FOR COMPLETION BY FIRST HOME FOOTBALL GAME

As work continued this week to install the new turf at the Clinton High School football field, school officials reported the field is expected to be completed in time for Clinton’s first home …
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Proving a negative?

An elderly Vietnam-era veteran is being hounded by a government agency that is insisting he pay back a loan ...a loan he never took out. The Small Business Administration (SBA) says he took out …

Celebrating 89 years of Social Security

Selena Higgins Social Security district manager, Normal   For nearly 90 years, Social Security has provided income protection to millions of retirees, people with …
Opinion

Life goes on

Life goes on. We have all heard it. Perhaps we have even said it. Add a little age to the thought and we have all experienced it. This past weekend was no exception and simply proved the point. …

  • 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 …

  • The season

    It is the Christmas season,  and we all have our individual perspectives of what that season …

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Oral Health And Cancer: A Guide On Prevention And Management

People combating cancer can get an assist from their dental professional.

(NAPSI)—Cancer. It’s   a word no one wants to hear, but every one should be prepared for. Individuals getting cancer treatment must make many lifestyle changes. People battling cancer and …

Don’t just age, age better: 5 longevity tips for healthier aging

(BPT) - Do you know how well you’re aging? Aging well goes beyond how you look. To live a healthier, more active lifestyle as you age, it’s important to know your current health baseline …

5 simple ways to harvest your health this fall

(BPT) - Fall is here and it's time to cozy up with healthier habits! If you're looking to refresh your routine and embrace healthier habits this season, Registered Dietitian and Nutritionist Dawn …

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