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Taylorville · TaylorvilleI’ve been very fortunate my whole life. I have family and friends who support me in all I do and never once make me feel like I’m not enough or that I have failed in some way. I recognize how lucky I am to have such loving people around me. Even if I’m slightly unconventional or have dreams that others scoff at, my parents never do. My brother never laughs. My friends encourage me. For the support I have, though, I still often find myself facing…See the Story
I am not a failure
Taylorville · TaylorvilleTAYLORVILLE —Outstanding Illinois Alumni Member of the YearRt to Left Front: Kathy Barry, Larry Barry, Laura Winans, Jacob WinansBack Rt to Left : Wendy DeClerck, T.J. DeClerck, Rob Carls, and Tracy Carls.Submitted photo TAYLORVILLE —Recently, Taylorville FFA Alumni President was awarded the Dean Olsen Memorial Award and named the Outstanding FFA Alumni Member of the Year for Illinois. This honor was presented at the Annual Illinois FFA Alumni …See the Story
Larry Barry Named Illinois Outstanding FFA Alumni Member of the Year
Taylorville · TaylorvilleSPRINGFIELD—Back Row, left to right: State FFA President, Trenton Payne, Central A&M FFA Members: Syra Sims, Owyn Bowman, Andrew Nichols, Rosey Lawrence, Lylah Minott. Front Row, left to right: Emma Hutton, Avery Cherry, Henry Jones, Hailie Melvin, and Mabry Metzger.Photo courtesy of Adyson Lowrance/2024-2025 Central A&M FFA Reporter Adyson Lowrance, 2024-2025 Central A&M FFA Reporter SPRINGFIELD—On January 22nd and 23rd, ten freshmen members ofSee the Story
Central A&M FFA Members Attend Ground Zero Conference
Taylorville · TaylorvillePANA — A 30-year-old Pana man has been arrested and charged with possessing and distributing child sexual abuse material. Illinois State Police Division of Criminal Investigation officials announced the arrest of Braxton Schaffenacker of the 400 block of South Walnut St. According to information supplied by the Pana Police Department, on Jan. 14, 2025, ISP DCI Zone 4 Major Crimes-Springfield Agents started an investigation into Schaffenacker, al…See the Story
Pana man arrested in child porn case
Taylorville · TaylorvilleTAYLORVILLE —Front: Kyla Partrick, Quinevere Law, Letti Thompson, Journey Dailey, Kyler Powell. Middle: Jagger Champley, Ryahanna Atteberry, Isla Parry, Ezra Stafford, Wyatt Turley. Back: Melissaa Nation, Wyatt Mays, Leah Hasquin, Natalie VanHoveln, Layla Rogers, Alejandro Morales-Mendez, Quincy Pelichoff, Nicole Patrick.Submitted photo TAYLORVILLE —Elosie Luzader and Cali Foor are in the separate picture. Submitted photo TAYLORVILLE — Congratul…See the Story
North School Students of the Month for January
Taylorville · TaylorvilleClaim date: Estate of Rick Griffith – ON-LINE BIDDING ONLY – Bidding ends March 7th, 5:00 pm (soft close). Lots of collectibles and tools, items including Redwing, Roseville, Van Briggle and Frankoma pottery, lots of knives and pocket knives, Royal Dalton Toby mugs, coin glass, Keen Kutter tools & collectibles, advertising memorabilia, Black Americana, HH Goods, kitchenware, dressers, chairs, tables and much much more. Items can be viewed on Sa…See the Story
Estate of Rick Girffith, online bidding, ending March 7 at 5 pm
Taylorville · TaylorvilleTAYLORVILLE —Erica Matthews (right) with The Autism and Movement Project in Pana, was Tuesday’s program speaker at the Taylorville Kiwanis Club. Club president Bill Assalley (left) presided at the meeting.Submitted Photo TAYLORVILLE — The Taylorville Kiwanis Club heard about an Autism Support Group in Christian County, at its weekly Tuesday meeting at the Taylorville Moose Lodge. Program speaker was Erica Matthews with The Autism and Movement Pr…See the Story
Kiwanis hears from Christian County Autism Support Group
Taylorville · TaylorvilleTAYLORVILLE —Club President Adam Vocks, left, stands with presenter Ron Spears. From Spears, the Optimist learned about Lincoln and the Constitution.Submitted Photo TAYLORVILLE — The Taylorville Optimist Club held its regular meeting on Thursday, February 13, 2025, in the Community Room of the People’s Bank. President Adam Vocks called the meeting to order with the Pledge of Allegiance and Ron Spears delivered the morning prayer. Adam advised th…See the Story
