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Tony Harris becomes new city administrative assist.

Clinton city clerk Kamren Wilford swears-in new city administrative assistant Tony Harris at the Jan. 7 city council meeting.
CLINTON — Tony Harris is now the City of Clinton’s new administrative assistant after the city council approved his appointment on Jan. 7. “As luck would have, and timing can …
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Week-long boil order lifted on Wednesday

Gordon Woods gwoods@theclintonjournal.com   CLINTON — The city lifted a boil order on Wednesday ordered by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA)   after a …

Clinton records five inches of snow from weekend storm

CLINTON — Clinton was pretty much dug out on Monday from the weekend snow storm that was forecast to stretch from the Great Plains to the Mid-Atlantic states and as far south as north Florida. …

Student art on exhibit

Gordon Woods / Journal Student artworks were on display during the recent Clinton Junior High School winter concert and art show.   See the concert on page A7. of the Journal print and …

Health insurance changes become law in Illinois

    SPRINGFIELD — New laws go into effect in Illinois Jan. 1 that will put new restrictions on the state’s health insurance industry.  Gov. J.B. Pritzker …

Clinton school district files annual tax levy

CLINTON — The Clinton School District held its Truth in Taxation levy hearing on December 17.   Superintendent of Schools Drew Goebel filed the levy on December 18 “As a …
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Stanek named to Southeast Mo. State fall President’s List
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — Miranda Stanek of Clinton, has been named to the Southeast Missouri State University President’s List for academic achievement during the fall 2024 semester. …
Stanek named to Southeast Mo. State 2024 fall Dean’s List
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — Miranda Stanek of Clinton, has been named to the Southeast Missouri State University Dean’s List for academic achievement during the fall 2024 semester. …
Koritz named to Central College fall 2024 Dean’s List
PELLA, Iowa — Adeline Koritz, Clinton, has been named to Central College’s Fall 2024 Dean’s List. Koritz, Class of 2028, is among the 411 students named to the Fall Dean’s …
DeWitt Clinton DAR packs gifts for military
Courtesy of DeWitt Clinton DAR Christmas stockings filled with an assortment of treats, snacks, and personal care items given by DeWitt Clinton DAR members were recently sent to active military …
Dove food pantry now open Tuesdays and Thursdays
CLINTON — The Dove food pantry is now open on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 10 a.m. -2 p.m. It is located at 803 W. Leander Street, Clinton. 
Sports

CJHS Maroons fall to El Paso-Gridley

CLINTON — Despite some strong offense and defensive play, which enabled the Maroons to make up their point deficit in the second half of Monday’s home game, the Maroons’ 8th grade …

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. 

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. 
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Three questions about Social Security to help plan your retirement

    Social Security benefits are part of the retirement plan of many American workers. If you’re among the many people paying Social Security taxes, you should get an …

Essential food supply

There are certain foods that are necessary for a healthy body that also store well.   This is what is needed with your survival paraphernalia.  I can give you a long list of items, but …
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Weaponized justice

I try not to second guess the actions of judges and prosecutors because I realize they often have information that the public does not have.   For the prosecution of Trump in New York, I will …

  • Best Teacher Award goes to Mr. History

    If you have concerns about the   historical accuracy of my work, I will say I studied lots of …

  • Opportunity wasted?

    The Republicans will control the Senate, the House and the Presidency after the first of the year.   …

  • Video surveilance

    The old biblical warning was about the thief coming in the night. Today even the cover of darkness …

  • 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 center …

  • 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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‘Y'all,’ that most Southern of Southernisms, is going mainstream – and it’s about time

A sign encourages people to vote in Charlotte, N.C., ahead of the 2022 U.S. midterm elections.

The use of ‘y'all’ has often been seen as vulgar, low-class and uncultured. That’s starting to change.

4 expert insights on AI adoption across nonprofits in 2025

(BPT) - However you use AI, its adoption across organizations of all sizes — including nonprofits — has proven to help people increase their productivity and impact at work."It's …

Expert Tips for Keeping Loved Ones Healthy This Winter

(Family Features) Winter can bring plenty of opportunities for cozy gatherings with loved ones and these moments can be bright spots during cold months.

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