Latest update: Jul 05, 2009 - 10:03:01 pm CDT

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Let's Celebrate In Nokomis July 10-12
What do you get when you combine carnival rides, softball games, pageants, and parades, topping it all off with a fireworks display? This equation equals 153 years of Nokomis Homecoming fun beginning July 10 and running through July 12.

Students 'Brake' For Learning Fun In Witt
Most kids are content to spend their summer months lazing at home, playing with friends and staying as far away from the classroom as possible.

Area Teachers Learn About School Violence
Four central Illinois police chiefs, who together have nearly a century of experience in law enforcement, were part of a special panel on Wednesday, July 1, at Lincoln Land Community College in Litchfield

MCHCE Decides To Disband After 73 Years
The Montgomery County Association for Home and Community Education held its 73rd annual meeting on June 24 at the Montgomery County Extension Building.

Hillsboro
Additional veterans with ties to the Hillsboro and surrounding area will have their names added to the Hillsboro Area Veterans Memorial by Memorial Day, according to committee representative John Paden.

Click The Blue Button For More J-N Photos
Ever wonder about other photos that Journal-News reporters and photographers have taken at events where you've seen them at work -- the photos that weren't published?