First West Nile Virus Positive Mosquito in Central Illinois for 2015 Reported

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June 10, 2015 The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has confirmed the first West Nile virus positive mosquito batch reported in Central Illinois for 2015. Macon County Mosquito Abatement District employees collected a positive mosquito batch on May 28, 2015, in Decatur. The week prior, IDPH reported the first West Nile virus positive mosquitoes in Illinois this year in St. Clair county. “As the weather continues to warm up we’re starting to see more mosquitoes carrying West Nile virus,” said IDPH Director Nirav D. Shah, M.D., J.D. “There are some simple steps you can take, like wearing insect repellent … Read More

Not the Best, but Close to It

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Timberwolves bring home fourth place hardware after historic run June 10, 2015 By Matt Kracht NP Sports Reporter Out of 169 class 1A baseball teams just four made it to this past weekend’s ISHA state tourney in Peoria. The Timberwolves fell in two competitive contests, first against state runner up Okawville 5-3 Friday, and then against Fulton 11-7 Saturday. After all was said and done the Timberwolves took home a gigantic fourth place trophy along with some memories that will last a lifetime. The 26-9 record to end the season secured the deepest postseason run of any area squad in … Read More

LLC Announces Spring Semester Honors Lists

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June 10, 2015 The Lake Land College 2015 spring semester academic honors list for full-time and part-time students has been released by the college. For part-time students, the president’s list means a student must have completed at least six to 11 credit hours in courses numbered 040 or higher per semester, excluding summer term, with a GPA of 3.8 – 4.0. For dean’s list, a student must have completed six to 11 credit hours in courses numbered 040 or higher per semester, excluding summer term, with a GPA of 3.65 – 3.79. For the honor’s list, a student must have … Read More

Bringing the Boats Back to the Lake

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New boat dealer/repair facility opens in Sullivan June 10, 2015 by Joash Tiarks Reporting in Sullivan As summer approaches and things heat up at the lake, many boaters will recognize a familiar name in town, especially those with runabouts and the larger cruisers. Clinton Marine, out of Weldon, Ill. is expanding and has opened up shop in the former D & M Sporting Good storefront on S. Hamilton Street in Sullivan. “We felt it was a good idea to get down there, not only for service but also for sales,” owner Jeff Gibbs explained. “There really has not been anyone … Read More

Other Railroad Stories: A Night to Remember

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June 10, 2015 by Jerry Ginther NP Columnist The aroma of brewing coffee hung in the morning air as many of us viewed the incredible sight before us. It was a cold winter morning in January 1969, although slightly above freezing, as we surveyed the wreckage of a head on collision between two trains. The crash had occurred in the early morning hours that same day at Indian Oaks just a short distance north of Kankakee, Ill. at a junction point where three tracks converged into two. The aroma was the result of a box car carrying coffee being demolished … Read More

All LOVC Selections Announced

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June 10, 2015 Both LOVC member schools Okaw Valley and Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond had student athletes selected as all-conferece for softball and baseball. OVHS For the Timberwolves, pitcher Devon Still was chosen  while infielders Peyton Hagerman and Dylan Park were also selected. Honorable mentions went to Garrett Fritz, Drew Fruchtl, Joe Jeffers, and Taylor Coleman. … Read More

Public Invited to Health Insurance for People 65 and Over Program

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June 10, 2015 Questions surrounding health insurance have multiplied since the Affordable Care Act passed. Now that it is nearing full implementation, questions persist about “how does it affect me?” Health Insurance for People 65+ will be held at University of Illinois Extension, 122 S. Walnut St. in Arthur at 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 30. This lesson addresses how ACA affects people 65 years and older. In addition, options in Medicare coverage and how the Affordable Care Act affects Medicare will be discussed. … Read More