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News from September 2018

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How much revenue has Hamilton CCSD 328 received from local taxpayers?

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 30, 2018

The revenue Hamilton Community Consolidated School District 328 received through local taxes increased 27.5 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a West Central Reporter analysis of public schools data.

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87.7 percent of Brown teachers stay put; average earns $40,967 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 30, 2018

More than 87.7 percent of teachers stay at Brown County Elementary School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

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91.2 percent of Calhoun Elementary/Jr teachers stay put; average earns $42,472 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 30, 2018

More than 91.2 percent of teachers stay at Calhoun Elementary/Jr High School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

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MCDONOUGH DISTRICT HOSPITAL: MDH to Host Breast Cancer Awareness Program on October 15

By Press release submission | Sep 29, 2018

McDonough District Hospital will host a special program for Breast Cancer Awareness month Monday, October 15, at 6:00 p.m. in Auditoriums A and B, located on the lower level of MDH.

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MCDONOUGH DISTRICT HOSPITAL: Once Again MDH Earns Designation as Acute Stroke-Ready Hospital

By Press release submission | Sep 29, 2018

Based off the quality data submitted to the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), McDonough District Hospital once again met the requirements to be called an Acute Stroke-Ready Hospital.

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PIKE COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Fall Cookout

By Press release submission | Sep 29, 2018

In addition to our Fall Cookout next Wednesday, we'll also be celebrating Kaye Iftner's retirement from the Chamber of Commerce.

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BEARDSTOWN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Made in Chicago Featured Company: D&J Metalcraft

By Press release submission | Sep 29, 2018

With over 40 years of experience, D&J Metalcraft has the knowledge and experience to provide any company with the parts they need.

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BEARDSTOWN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Made in Illinois Featured Company: Pioneer Service, Inc.

By Press release submission | Sep 29, 2018

Pioneer Service is a Certified Women-Owned contract manufacturer that specializes in CNC Swiss machining, CNC turning, and Centerless Grinding services.

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CITY OF MT. STERLING: City of Mt. Sterling Alderman Candidate Petitions Available

By Press release submission | Sep 29, 2018

The Mt. Sterling City Clerk’s office has alderman candidate petitions available for pick up. There are three alderman seats to be filled at the Consolidated Election to be held April 2, 2019.

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CITY OF PITTSFIELD: Sampling for Tree Diseases? You’re Barking up the Right Tree!

By Press release submission | Sep 29, 2018

Proper sampling of woody tissue for fungal vascular disease diagnosis can save you a lot of time (and money!)

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How much revenue has Virginia CUSD 64 received from local taxpayers?

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 29, 2018

The revenue Virginia Community Unit School District 64 received through local taxes increased 41 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a West Central Reporter analysis of public schools data.

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JACKSONVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT: Jacksonville Fire Department 3rd Annual Open House

By Press release submission | Sep 29, 2018

October is Fire Prevention Month and the Jacksonville Fire Department will kick off their fire prevention efforts in the community by hosting their 3rd Annual Open House.

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CITY OF JACKSONVILLE: Jacksonville Firefighters Local 637 will host ROW RAISER

By Press release submission | Sep 29, 2018

The Jacksonville Firefighters Local 637 will host ROW RAISER, a fundraising competion that benefits Special Olympics and MDA on Saturday, October 6th.

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CITY OF GREENVILLE: Unserved Sewer Project Update

By Press release submission | Sep 29, 2018

The City of Greenville's Unserved Sewer Project has begun the construction phase.

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CITY OF BARRY: First Field Project

By Press release submission | Sep 29, 2018

We had several residents express interest in supporting the first field project.

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Athletes in Action: Football

By LocalLabs News Service | Sep 28, 2018

Athletes in Action tracks players with ties to local communities as they compete at the collegiate level. The following football players will compete during the week of September 26 to October 3.

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Statewide test results: low income students score 0.5 points lower at Griggsville-Perry Primary School

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 28, 2018

At Griggsville-Perry Primary School, a 0.5-point achievement gap persisted between low income and non low income students in 2017.

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How much revenue has Triopia CUSD 27 received from local taxpayers?

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 28, 2018

The revenue Triopia Community Unit School District 27 received through local taxes increased 30.3 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a West Central Reporter analysis of public schools data.

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Report: 33 percent of 2015 Winchester High School graduates in Illinois community colleges had to take remedial classes

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 28, 2018

In a year when 91 percent of Winchester High School seniors graduated on time, 33 percent of those who attended Illinois community colleges had to enroll in remedial courses.

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Carlita Steele buys 1481 Cedar St., Hamilton

By West Central Reporter | Sep 28, 2018

On Sept. 28, 2018, Carlita Steele purchased a home at 1481 Cedar St., Hamilton from Ryan and Beth Boley for $182,000.