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Kitselman 55th
James R. Kitselman Jr. and Georgianna L. Coats Kitselman of Murrayville celebrated their 55th anniversary on Saturday. They were married by Pastor Patterson on June 3, 1962, at First Baptist Church in...
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Ineich 60th
Dr. and Mrs. Paul J. Ineich of Jacksonville will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary on Thursday. Paul Ineich and the former Sallie Costa were married June 8, 1957, at Church of the Blessed...
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Coultas 50th
Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Coultas of Winchester will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with a reception from 5 to 7 p.m. June 17 at the EMS building in Winchester. A dance with music by Tapestry...
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Raube-Coonrod
Barry and Terry Coonrod of Winchester are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Breanna Kathleen Coonrod, to Zachary Thomas Raube, son of Thomas and Nancy Raube of Pontiac. The future...
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Shelf Life
New at the Jacksonville Public Library: ADULT FICTION “The Widow of Wall Street” by Randy Susan Meyers: When Phoebe’s husband is arrested for pioneering a Wall Street Ponzi scheme, she is thrust into...
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Fling: In Brief
Celtic Woman visits Sangamon Auditorium International musical group Celtic Woman will present “Voices of Angels” at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the University of Illinois Springfield’s Sangamon Auditorium....
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Concert to spotlight Waterloo Revival’s ‘Austin’ sound
Waterloo Revival has its roots in Austin, Texas, and its record deal in Nashville, Tennessee — but it’s not your traditional country band. Yes, that phrase is so frequently used to describe...
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Carriger 60th
Herschel and Norma Carriger of Chapin celebrated their 60th anniversary on Friday with a family dinner. They were married June 16, 1957. They are the parents of Barbara (Charles) Gatlin, Jerry...
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Knight 65th
Vivian and Vedder Knight of White Hall will celebrate their 65th anniversary on Thursday with family. They were married on June 22, 1952, at First Christian Church in Jacksonville. They have four...
View ArticleThank you for remembering me
Thank you to everyone who remembered me on my 90th birthday with cards, gifts and visits. Everything was very much appreciated and enjoyed. Colleen Ash
View ArticleBaby Talk
Verification of paternity must be provided prior to publication of a birth announcement. Passavant Area Hospital will provide this information to the paper for those families completing the hospital’s...
View ArticleDentist never overlooked Flag Day
An oft-overlooked holiday on the calendar is Flag Day, which on Wednesday celebrated the official establishment of the American flag. The occasion was first created by an Illinois dentist. Bernard...
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Home Instead donates to council
Nancy Thorsen (right), executive director of Prairie Council on Aging, accepts a $1,450 check from Nikki Bishop (from left), Becky Hatlee, Jerry Best and Gina Hayes, all of Home Instead Senior Care....
View ArticlePassavant, Lifeline appreciate duck race support
I want to thank the community and surrounding areas for supporting our 23nd annual Duck Race for Lifeline. At Passavant Area Hospital, we care about people and believe in the Lifeline program’s ability...
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Shelf Life
What’s new at the Jacksonville Public Library: ADULT FICTION “The Wanderers” by Meg Howrey: A team of hand chosen prospects must live together under close and constant observation before being assigned...
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A few good books help win a war
Men and women in service have many needs, including recreation and education. For thousands of American troops in World War II, the Victory Book Campaign covered both. Largely forgotten today, the...
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Thomas-Phelps
Allison Phelps and Matthew Thomas, both of Jacksonville, announce their engagement. The bride-elect is the daughter of Andy and Angela Phelps of Arenzville. She is a 2006 graduate of Triopia High...
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SHELF LIFE
What’s new at the Jacksonville Public Library: — ADULT FICTION “Music of the Ghosts” by Vaddey Ratner: Teera returns to her family’s home country of Cambodia after receiving a mysterious note from...
View ArticlePie, cake contest to flavor Fourth
Sunrise Rotary again is adding flavor to the Rotary Fourth of July Blast. The club’s annual Cake and Pie Contest and Auction, an approximately 20-year tradition, will begin with entry drop-offs between...
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Likes 60th
Raymond and Faye Likes of Stonington will celebrate their 60th anniversary with an open house from 2 to 5 p.m. July 9 at Holy Trinity Catholic Hall in Stonington. Raymond Likes and the former Faye...
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