TAYLORVILLE — The Taylorville Optimist Club will host a Meet the Candidates Forum at the Pillars Event Center in Taylorville, Illinois, on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at 7 p.m. All members of the public are invited to attend this opportunity to hear from the candidates for Christian County Sheriff and Circuit Judge. The primary…

  TAYLORVILLE — The Peoples Bank and Trust and WTIM February Students of the Month at the Taylorville High School have been announced. From lest are People’s Bank and Trust Representative Adriana Allen; Freshman Bently Heimsness; Sophomore Colby Boykin; Junior Dalton Long; Senior Jasmine Murphy; and People’s Bank and Trust Representative Sophie Robinson. Submitted Photo

  TAYLORVILLE — The Christian County Health Department has installed a new harm reduction vending machine. The machine is located outside the Health Department building, providing free, 24/7 access to lifesaving overdose prevention supplies for the community. The vending machine offers naloxone (Narcan®) and fentanyl test strips for free, along with other public health and…

  TAYLORVILLE — Local author Jim Brusker will celebrate the release of his new haiku collection. Dappled in the Shadows: A Widower’s Journal, during a publication reading from 2-4 p.m. March 7 at Florida’s Restaurant Banquet Room in Taylorville. Books will be available for purchase. Submitted Photo

  TAYLORVILLE — The VisionWay Christian School in Taylorville is excited to officially introduce Mrs. Stephanie Brown as the school’s new Administrative Assistant. For the last few weeks, Brown has been training alongside Mrs. Cook and getting to know the students, staff, and families. VisionWay Christian School is so thankful for the time Mrs. Cook…

TAYLORVILLE – Kristina Ray will take over as director of Hospitality at Taylorville Memorial Hospital (TMH) on March 1 as Becky Morrow retires after 45 years of service to Memorial Health. Ray currently works as manager of Health Information Management, Medical Staff Services and Patient Experience and has been at TMH since 1999. In her…

  TAYLORVILLE — From left are the Taylorville Livestock Judging Team Ryker Beckmier, Deacon Shanks, Luke Short and Olivia Mizeur. The Taylorville FFA Livestock Judging Team is a highly decorated, nationally recognized program and the students recently spoke at the Kiwanis Club meeting. Submitted Photo TAYLORVILLE — The Taylorville F.F.A. Livestock Judging Team was present…

  TAYLORVILLE — Y-Zoe’s presented a check to Taylorville JFL and Taylorville Youth Cheer. These funds will help go towards equipment for the youth. No child is turned away if they are unable to pay. Pictured JFL: Board Member – Joe Stepping Y-Zoe’s Co-Owner – Vanessa Wiseman Y-Zoe’s Bartender – Jackie Tolan JFL President –…