Deck the Halls with Fire Safety in Mind

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•November 29, 2023• Many will be decking the halls to celebrate this holiday season. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) more than two of every five home decoration fires occur due to decorations being placed too close to a heat source. More than one-third of home decoration fires are started by candles. Between 2017-2021, US fire departments responded to an average of 150 home fires that started with Christmas trees per year. US fire departments responded to an estimated average of 793 home structure fires per year that began with decorations, excluding Christmas trees. … Read More

Windsor Jr/Sr High School – Honor Roll Quarter 1 (23-24)

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•November 29, 2023• 7th Grade High Honors: Lily Ault, Lila Cranmer, Jackson Hartman, Faith Hendrickson, Mathilda Kasey, Addison Montgomery, Arora Rincker, Bryce Rincker, Aspen Spinner  7th Grade Honor Roll: Briar Rincker 8th Grade High Honors: Monica Baker, Owen Figgins, Peter Mast  8th Grade Honor Roll: Bryar Cowger, Maxwell Jeffries, Evan Pfeiffer, Blake Owens, Matthew Will … Read More

Plan Ahead for Snow and Ice

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•November 29, 2023• The calendar says November, so snow and ice probably aren’t far away – which is why the Illinois Department of Transportation, Illinois State Police and Illinois Tollway are reminding the public that it’s time for “Winter Weather – Get it Together.” “At IDOT, preparing for winter is a year-long endeavor, but we need the public’s help to keep you and your loved ones safe during the coming weeks and months,” said Illinois Transportation Secretary Omer Osman. “The team at IDOT is ready to take on snow and ice with your cooperation. Plan ahead. Reduce speeds. Increase stopping … Read More

Coles County Barbershop Chorus Christmas Benefit

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•November 29, 2023• For more than 30 years, the Coles County Barbershop Chorus with quartets and ensembles have presented their annual one-hour concert. This year it will be held at the United Methodist Church on South 4th Street in Charleston at 3 p.m. on December 3rd.  The chorus began 53 years ago and singers live in 18 different communities within a 50-mile area: Altamont, Arcola, Arthur, Atwood, Brockton, Charleston, Champaign, Effingham, Hindsboro, Mattoon, Mt. Zion, Newton, Oakland, Paris, Tuscola, Shelby, Strasburg and Sullivan. … Read More

December Programs at the Lovington Public Library

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•November 29, 2023• December 1st – The Kids craft will be a paper plate candle from 3:30-4:30 p.m. Needle night will be December 4th and 18th from 5-7 p.m.  If you would like to learn to crochet, knit, needlepoint, or even how to sew we have people that can help teach you. If you already know how and just want to hang out come join us. December 5th is story time from 10-10:30 a.m. December 8th is Recipe Swap all day. Bring your favorite Christmas cookies to swap with others. December 11th from 5-7 p.m. will be our Ugly Christmas … Read More