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Tool 25th
Dan and Terri Tool of Jacksonville celebrated their 25th anniversary on July 18 with a trip to Jamaica. Dan and the former Terri Conrad were married July 18, 1992, at MacMurray College’s Annie Merner...
View ArticleChester Bridge turns 75 this year
A landmark in southern Illinois that appeared a half-century ago in the Academy Awards’ Best Picture winner celebrates a milestone in 2017. The Chester Bridge, which connects Illinois Route 150 in...
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What’s new at the Jacksonville Public Library: ADULT FICTION “The Accusation: Forbidden Stories From Inside North Korea” by Bandi: This book is a collection of short stories smuggled out of North Korea...
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Serve blueberry pie with a cinnamon French toast crust
Here’s a ridiculously simple summer dessert — the happy marriage of blueberry pie and French toast with a little cinnamon sugar sprinkled on top. It’s perfect not only for blueberry lovers, but also...
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Johnson 40th
Mick and Jo Ann Johnson of Franklin will celebrate their 40th anniversary with an open house hosted by their children from 1 to 4 p.m. Aug. 20 at Hamilton’s in Jacksonville. Mick and the former Jo Ann...
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Losey 60th
Marvin and Evelyn Losey of Mesa, Arizona, will celebrate their 60th anniversary with an open house hosted by their children from 1:30 to 4 p.m. Aug. 26 at Virginia United Methodist Church in Virginia....
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Nergenah 65th
Arthur and Betty Nergenah of Chapin will celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary with an open house hosted by their children from 2 to 5 p.m. Aug. 13 at Hamilton’s in Jacksonville. Arthur W. and the...
View ArticleLincoln collector Barrett had regional ties
Of the great collectors of Abraham Lincoln memorabilia of the 20th century, none stands taller than Jacksonville native Oliver R. Barrett. At the time of his death on March 5, 1950, Barrett had amassed...
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LaReau-Hayes
Allison Rose Hayes and Kase Michael LaReau announce their engagement. The bride-elect is the daughter of Michael and Tammy Hayes of Jacksonville. She is a graduate of Jacksonville High School and is...
View ArticleIt’s not too late to enroll in college
You may be asking yourself, “Can I still get into college at this late date?” In my job as a college academic adviser, I often hear that question this time of year, because the fall term for colleges...
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Lions Club donates to library
Aaron Singleton, president of the Jacksonville Lions Club, presents a check to Diane Hollendonner, outreach librarian for the Jacksonville Public Library, representing a donation of proceeds from the...
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Rotary dedicates project’s first phase
Jacksonville Rotary Club and Morgan County Fair Board members recently met at the fairgrounds to dedicate a new Morgan County Fair sign at South Westgate and West Lafayette avenues. The sign features...
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SHELF LIFE
What’s new at the Jacksonville Public Library: ADULT FICTION “White Fur” by Jardine Libaire: Elise comes from the wrong side of the tracks and Jeremy has lived a life of privilege, but their attraction...
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‘Haunted’ wine fest not your typical pairing
In wine aficionado circles, there are rules about pairings — which wine to serve with which food at what type of event. The Illinois Grape Growers and Vintners Association admits its latest pairing...
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Fling: In Brief
Hummingbirds star at annual festival ROODHOUSE — The Engle Farm near Roodhouse will be the site Sunday for the eighth annual Hummingbird Festival. A highlight of the festival, which runs from 1 to 4...
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Army band to perform at IC
Fall classes at Illinois College don’t start for two more weeks, but the college isn’t waiting for students’ return to reach out to the community with a free concert by the Illinois National Guard’s...
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Bishop Hill fest — a lot in a little town
A tiny community with Swedish roots in the heart of Illinois is celebrating all forms of art and the outdoors this weekend during its first Bishop Hill Festival of the Arts. A highlight of the Saturday...
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Powell 50th
Charles “Charlie” and Ruth Powell of rural Winchester are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary today. They were married by the Rev. Morris Goldsborough on Aug. 13, 1967, at Grace United Methodist...
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Nunes 50th
Paul and Patty Nunes of rural Jacksonville celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Saturday. Paul has worked at Reynolds for 47 years. Patty is employed by Jacksonville School District 117. They...
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Jefferson 60th
Harold and Esther Jefferson of Alsey celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on Friday. An open house hosted by their family will be from 2 to 5 p.m. Aug. 20 at the Nimrod Funk building in...
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