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U of I Dudley Smith Farm Field Day

Mon, 10 Jun 2019 12:24:23 CDT
The Dudley Smith Farm in Christian County will be the site for a field day on Wednesday, June 19th. Participants will have the opportunity to learn more about soil health, beef cattle management, and water quality. The farm is located off Route 29 between Taylorville and Pana, Illinois (2200 E. 600 North Rd.). Read more...

Fishing Tournament

Mon, 10 Jun 2019 12:22:12 CDT
Pack 89 will hold a free fishing tournament in honor of Harrison Turley on Saturday, June 15, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Walton Park. Read more...

Gillespie Class Reunion

Mon, 10 Jun 2019 12:19:58 CDT
The Gillespie High School classes of '88 and '89 will hold a 30 year reunion on Saturday, June 15, from 4 p.m. to midnight at the Wilsonville Progressive Country Club. Cost is $35 per person for early purchase special and $45 per person afterwards. For more information call Tracey Ann Hildebrand-Helmy at 310-402-6654. Read more...

Glenn Shoals Kayak Race

Mon, 10 Jun 2019 11:34:31 CDT
The Glenn Shoals Lake Club will hold their third annual kayak race on Saturday, June 15, at Glenn Shoals North Marina. Race begins at 1:30 p.m. with check-in at 11 a.m. For more information contact Kendra Wright at 217-556-6890. Read more...

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2019 Illinois FFA State Officers Elected

Fri, 14 Jun 2019 14:16:09 CDT
Pictured above (from L to R): Brodee McCormick, Reporter; Lane Harvey, Vice President; Gage Miller, President; Collin White, Secretary; Emma Freebairn, Treasurer SPRINGFIELD –The 2019-2020 Illinois State Officer Team was elected Thursday, June 13, by delegates at the 91st annual Illinois State FFA Convention. Read more...

County Board Discusses Recycling Options

Thu, 13 Jun 2019 06:56:20 CDT
During a meeting in which they spent roughly 90 minutes in open session, the Montgomery County Board discussed options that would increase funding for the county's recycling program. Read more...

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