Miss Morrisonville Crowned
MORRISONVILLE — On Friday night, a new Miss Morrisonville was crowned. Whitney Lipe became the new queen. Pictured in the back row are 2019 Miss Morrisonville Carly Goebel and 2021 Jr Miss Morrisonville Khloe Klinger. In the front row are 2021 Little Miss Morrisonville Kailyn Bethard, 2021 Miss Morrisonville Queen Whitney Lipe, 2021 Little Mr.…
Read MoreJustice Department says Russia hacked prosecutors
ALAN SUDERMAN and ERIC TUCKER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Russian hackers behind the massive SolarWinds cyber-espionage campaign broke into the email accounts some of the most prominent federal prosecutors’ offices around the country last year, the Justice Department said. The department said 80% of Microsoft email accounts used by employees in the four…
Read MoreMemorial Health System hospitals to host blood drives
SPRINGFIELD — Memorial Health System hospitals will hold several blood donation drives in August. Registration is required for all of the blood drives at the nonprofit health sys- tem’s hospitals. Donors should visit BloodCenter.org to register. The blood drive locations and their hours are: Passavant Area Hospital in Jacksonville: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Aug..…
Read MoreTaylorville Public Library to require masks
TAYLORVILLE — The following is an announcement from Taylorville Public Library Director, Ryan Reitmeier: “Due to an increase in Covid-19 cases in the county, and following suggestions from the Christian County Public Health Department, the Library will be requiring facemasks for all patrons, regardless of vaccination status.”
Read MoreInfrastructure win overshadowed by surge
JONATHAN LEMIRE Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Joe Biden wagered his campaign and now his presidency on the premise that government itself could still work, even at a time of fractious political division. When the Senate voted this week, with bipartisan support, to begin work on an infrastructure bill that Biden supported, he seemed…
Read MoreAnnual Soap Derby returns to Mt. Auburn Picnic on Saturday, August 7
MT. AUBURN — The annual Bradley Allison Memorial Soap Box Derby returns to the Picnic on Saturday, August 7, 2021 beginning at 1:00 p.m. Weigh-In and Inspection will start at noon at the starting ramp. All cars subject to approval of committee. Committee decisions will be final. For further information contact Ann or Gary Holladay…
Read MoreMeeting Notices
City Council The Taylorville City Council meeting will be held Monday, August 2, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. in the Taylorville Municipal building. Agenda includes: Invocation , Pledge of Allegiance , Roll Call , Volunteer of the Month , Oath of Office – Police Officer Josh Niles , OMNIBUS VOTE DESIGNATION – Approve: Minutes of the…
Read MoreInformation sought on Taylorville burglary
TAYLORVILLE — This week Crimestoppers is seeking information in regards to A burglary that occurred in Taylorville. Sometime between 10:00 am and 12:30 pm on Friday, July 23, 2021, person or per- sons unknown made entry into #45 Fairview Trailer Court. The unknown subject or subjects damaged the front door to make entry. There did…
Read MoreLinda R Stephens
June 27, 1941 — July 30, 2021 Linda R Stephens, 80 of Decatur, formerly of Taylorville, passed away at 12:53 a.m. on Friday, July 30, 2021 at Decatur Memorial Hospital. She was born on June 27, 1941 in Boody, the daughter of Marion Taylor and Myrtle Edris (Hunter) Kidd. Linda graduated from Mt. Auburn High School in 1961. She married Robert C Stephens…
Read MoreRobin Lee Ann Myers
March 2, 1968 — July 29, 2021 Robin Lee Ann Myers, age 53, of Mattoon passed away at 5:10 p.m. on Thursday, July 29, 2021 at her residence surrounded by her family. Funeral services honoring her life will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 4, 2021 at Schilling Funeral Home with Pastor Steve…
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