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Have we taught all the right things to our students for them to succeed in life?
First, I applaud those who have been instrumental in establishing the trade center in Litchfield.
I have …
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9/11/23
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What a great county we live in, where town and country meet. The best overall location in the state. Close to many major highways, hospitals, colleges, lakes, major cities, churches, and we have good …
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by Jack E. Tosetti of Nokomis
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9/5/23
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Saving money and spending money wisely should be a top priority for city government. As city of Nokomis commissioner, I want to assure we keep this a priority. Lee Beckman, a licensed engineer with …
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by Michael R. Glenn of Nokomis
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8/28/23
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Illinois politicians should be busy with their "expected" jobs for the state of Illinois: dealing with the budget, law enforcement backing, state issues, etc. But yet, they are so easily distracted …
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by Ben B. Savage of Raymond
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8/28/23
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It's back-to-school time! The Illinois Insurance Association, a state property casualty trade association, and its member companies urge motorists to be alert as kids make their way to and from …
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By Kevin J. Martin, Executive Director of Illinois Insurance Assoc.
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8/14/23
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When someone says that if he is indicted there will be “death and destruction,”that is a threat. Where did the threat of thousands of workers going on strike come from? While I believe …
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By Paul Hemken, of Sorento
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8/14/23
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There are many factors that make or break a farm operation. Since the war started in Ukraine by Russia, American farmers have seen the price of fertilizer double in cost with no end in sight. …
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By Anne Marley Marty of Ohlman
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8/7/23
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Independence Day is approaching, and fireworks will soon dominate the sky.
The Illinois Insurance Association and its member companies encourage residents to choose professional fireworks shows …
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Kevin J. Martin, Executive Director, Illinois Insurance Assoc.
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6/26/23
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For the past 20 days I have been a patient at Montgomery Nursing and Rehab for the purpose of therapy following a left hip joint replacement on May 5.
Hannah, Nadine and Vickie were diligent and …
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Linda Hagood, Taylorville
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6/5/23
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We just wanted to thank you for publishing Mike Plunkett’s Memorial Day address in the May 30 edition of The Journal-News .
His stories about courageous veterans are much more genuine than …
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Ben and Karen Brohammer, Hilton Head Island, SC
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6/5/23
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I wonder who is running Montgomery County.
The governor puts out billions of dollars in road repairs, and yet Illinois Route 16 from Hillsboro to Ohlman is in a shambles.
The governor sends …
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Anne Marty, Ohlman
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5/15/23
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As we celebrate nurses across the country for National Nurses Week (May 6-12), I am deeply appreciative of our nursing colleagues who provide exceptional care to those served by Hospital Sisters …
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Theresa Horne, Senior Vice President Chief Nursing Executive, HSHS
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5/8/23
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When plans were made for the Litchfield Museum and Route 66 Welcome Center, we had three goals.
We wanted to help develop a better appreciation of our community, our citizens and our …
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Anne Jackson, Secretary, Litchfield Museum
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5/8/23
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This year marks the tenth anniversary of the Litchfield Museum and Route 66 Welcome Center. It has been a fast, fun ten years for sure.
We plan to mark the occasion by having a …
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Anne Jackson, Secretary, Litchfield Museum and Route 66 Welcome Center
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5/1/23
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April 23-29 is National Library Week. I would like to take a second to write about my own personal love affair with libraries and books.
Reading and being read to has been a part of my …
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Sue VanOstran, Witt
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4/24/23
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Our justice system is failing us–one family at a time. Here’s how our family is being impacted.
In 1986, my 22-year-old-brother, Glen L. Jones (#N67755), made a bad decision, one …
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Chaplain Dolores Jones, Decatur
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4/17/23
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The March 14 county board meeting was a very memorable event.
The overflow crowd of citizens was very rewarding to witness. Going back quite a few years, March 14 ranks as one of the most …
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Bill Schroeder, Hillsboro
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3/27/23
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Montgomery County residents and landowners in the pathway of the carbon dioxide pipeline and sequestration sites should support the following legislation, SB2421/HB3119. This bill establishes …
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Mary Ellen DeClue, Litchfield
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3/20/23
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I just read a letter written by Joe Spencer stating that all should be willing to pay their share to defend our given rights.
The way our country is going today, I can just see our Founding …
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Barb Cass, Hillsboro
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3/13/23
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I want to thank everyone who played a part in getting me to the hospital on Friday, Jan. 27.
From my family, Hillsboro Area Ambulance Service, all the first responders–too numerous to name …
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Pat Luttman, Hillsboro
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2/27/23
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