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City arboretum named for Carol Thompson

A portion of the city arboretum, now known as The Carol McFeeters-Thompson Arboretum.  The city read a proclamation March 5 declaring the naming of the area for the local naturalist.
CLINTON — The city made official on March 5 the naming of the city arboretum The Carol McFeeters-Thompson Arboretum, in honor of the local naturalist.   Thompson passed away in July 2015. …
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CLINTON — Musicians of the Clinton Junior High School concert band perform during the annual band ice cream social and concert.  The event collected about $3,500 for the band program. …
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Wilford sworn in as city clerk

‘Lack of election competition bad for government’

SPRINGFIELD – The fact that a majority of state legislative primaries in Illinois feature either a single candidate or no candidate at all is alarming to a political science professor.

Mobile home taxes due May 10

CLINTON — DeWitt County Mobile Home tax bills were mailed on Friday, March 1st, 2024.

Repairs approved for county building

CLINTON — The DeWitt County Board recently approved expenditures in relation to the county building maintenance program.

School officials respond to parents’ criticism

CLINTON — Tyler and Brandy Smith were not on the agenda at the January 20 meeting of the Clinton school board but asked to speak during the public comments portion.  Last August, …
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Pheasants Forever banquet March 16
CLINTON — The DeWitt County Pheasants Forever banquet will be held on Saturday, March 16 at the Georgia Jill Banquet Hall, E. South Street limits, Clinton.
It’s coming down the line at the Homestead
CLINTON — The first of several special events scheduled to take place at the C.H. Moore Homestead & DeWitt County Museum this year will be “What’s Coming Down the Line: The Railroad in the American Mind” by Mike Matejka. 
DAR Good Citizen Award recipients
Courtesy of DeWitt County NSDAR —  DeWitt Clinton Chapter DAR recognized Good Citizen Awardees at the February 10 meeting. The candidates are high school seniors who exemplify the …
Clinton Chamber annual dinner, awards March 2
CLINTON — The Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau’s annual dinner and awards banquet will be held on Saturday, March 2, at the Clinton Country Club.
Rogers celebrates 40 years with Clinton Police
CLINTON — Clinton Police Department, in January, congratulated Administrative Assistant Jean Rogers, who celebrated her 40th anniversary with the Clinton Police Department. Rogers began her …
Sports

Maroons wrestlers qualify for IWCOA State this weekend

CLINTON — The Maroons wrestlers had a good day recently at a tough Fresh/Soph and Girls Sectional at Heyworth.

Girls basketball ‘Senior Night’

Courtesy of Clinton High School   Senior Night for the Lady Maroons was a memorable one as they celebrated four-year players Sarah Mills, Heidi Humble, and MaKayla Koeppel. Clinton …

Maroons roll on to 70-35 win over Raiders

CLINTON — Except for the fact Central A&M scored first in its game against the varsity Maroons on Feb. 9, the Raiders ultimately found it too much going against the Maroon’s defense.
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Welcome to my little corner of culinary delights. Forgive me if I get my directions mixed up regarding France.   We were in the northwest and not yet moved to the northeast, I get confused. …
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Carbon capture will help local industries and create clean energy employment for our union

The Laborers’ International Union of North America’s (LiUNA) Midwest Region is comprised of highly skilled and dedicated union laborers who are proud of their role in building critical …

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