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Winchester · WinchesterBy Carmen Ensinger There are a lot of good things going on in Winchester in the way of commerce. Several new businesses have opened within the last year bringing much needed revenue to the city plus goods and services to the city’s residents. Winchester Mayor Rex McIntire plans to include a letter with this month’s utility bills pointing out some of these good things, which include: Ron Lacey has the Roadside Grill up and going along Old Route 3…Read Article
Good things happening in Winchester

Illinois · IllinoisBy DAVID CAMPHOUSE At the regular July meeting of the Village of Bluffs Board of Trustees, Village President Linda Sapp acknowledged the passing of longtime Water Superintendent Dwayne Cawthon. Sapp remarked on his years of service and the deep impact he had on village operations and community life. To honor his legacy, the board approved the placement of a memorial tree and commemorative plaque outside the Village Hall. A public Celebration of …Read Article
Village of Bluffs remembers Cawthon

Secretary of State · IllinoisBy DAVID CAMPHOUSE Submitted photoThe Illinois Secretary of State’s Office announced last week that it is awarding a $125,000 construction grant for a new roof at the North Pike District Library (NPDL) Perry facility, which formerly housed the Wagon Wheel restaurant. NPDL acquired the building at the auction of the Donald Elledge Estate last July. According to NPDL Librarian Kimber Martin, the grant funds will be used to make the building watert…Read Article