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News from October 2023

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Western Illinois University prepares for MartinFed Invitational in Alabama

By West Central Reporter | Oct 15, 2023

The Western Illinois University (WIU) Men's golf team is set to participate in the MartinFed Invitational at Turtle Point Yacht & Country Club in Killen, Alabama. The tournament will take place on October 16 and 17, featuring a three-round format with the first two rounds scheduled for day one and the final round on day two.

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Gamo scores twice as Leathernecks fall to SIUE

By West Central Reporter | Oct 15, 2023

Western Illinois University faced Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) in a pivotal Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) match on Sunday in Edwardsville, Illinois. The Leathernecks needed a top-eight finish to secure a spot in the OVC tournament but entered the game ranked ninth.

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Q3 2023 Recap: 1 parolee from McDonough County convicted of a crime involving drugs set for supervised release

By West Central Reporter | Oct 14, 2023

There was one offender convicted of a crime involving drugs living in McDonough County released on parole during the third quarter of 2023, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the West Central Reporter.

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Greene County taxpayers give $66,231 in County School Facility Tax in July

By West Central Reporter | Oct 14, 2023

In July, Greene County saw a decrease in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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West Central Reporter area weekly mass times

By West Central Reporter | Oct 14, 2023

The following parishes in the West Central Reporter coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Saturday night football: which local high school football teams are in action today? - Oct. 14

By West Central Reporter | Oct 14, 2023

These teams from the West Central Reporter coverage area are scheduled to play later today starting at 1 p.m.

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Western Illinois cross country teams compete at Bradley Pink Classic amid rainy conditions

By West Central Reporter | Oct 14, 2023

The Western Illinois Cross Country teams competed in the Bradley Pink Classic in Peoria last Friday. The event marked its 19th edition, with rain affecting the course conditions, resulting in a soft and muddy track for participants.

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Western Illinois volleyball falls to UT Martin in four sets

By West Central Reporter | Oct 14, 2023

Western Illinois University's volleyball team faced UT Martin on Saturday at the Skyhawk Fieldhouse. The Leathernecks were defeated in four sets, bringing their record to 5-3 in Ohio Valley Conference play and 6-12 overall.

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Home sales in Hancock County during week ending Oct. 7

By West Central Reporter | Oct 14, 2023

There were two reported residential sales in Hancock County in the week ending Oct. 7, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Home sales during week ending Oct. 7 in Schuyler County

By West Central Reporter | Oct 14, 2023

There was one reported residential sale in Schuyler County in the week ending Oct. 7, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Weekly recap, week ending Oct. 7 home sales in Morgan County

By West Central Reporter | Oct 14, 2023

There were four reported residential sales in Morgan County in the week ending Oct. 7, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Brussels Community Unit School District 42's enrollment rank unchanged during 2021-22 school year

By West Central Reporter | Oct 14, 2023

Brussels Community Unit School District 42 welcomed 107 students in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Q3 2023 Recap: 1 parolee from Hancock County convicted of a crime involving alcohol set for supervised release

By West Central Reporter | Oct 13, 2023

There was one offender convicted of a crime involving alcohol living in Hancock County released on parole during the third quarter of 2023, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the West Central Reporter.

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Cass County residents rank 61st in total sales taxes paid in Illinois for July

By West Central Reporter | Oct 13, 2023

Cass County residents paid $230,931 in sales taxes, ranking 61st in total sales taxes paid per county in July.

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Friday night football: where to see the Winchester Bluffs Cougars and 13 other local football teams play today - Oct. 13

By West Central Reporter | Oct 13, 2023

These teams from the West Central Reporter coverage area are scheduled to play later today starting at 7 p.m.

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Greene County residents pay $11,297 in County Sales Tax in July

By West Central Reporter | Oct 13, 2023

In July, Greene County saw an increase in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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There were 10 Asian students enrolled in Morgan County schools in 2021-22 school year

By West Central Reporter | Oct 13, 2023

In the 2021-22 school year, less than 1% of students enrolled in Morgan County school districts identified as Asian.

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Western Illinois triumphs over UT Martin in straight sets

By West Central Reporter | Oct 13, 2023

Western Illinois University secured a victory against UT Martin in a volleyball match on Friday night. The Leathernecks achieved a straight-set win, enhancing their record to 5-2 in Ohio Valley play and 6-11 overall.

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Dallas Elementary School District 327 ranks 784th in enrollment with 178 students during 2021-22 school year

By West Central Reporter | Oct 13, 2023

Dallas Elementary School District 327 welcomed 178 students in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Western Illinois tennis team concludes fall season against Quincy

By West Central Reporter | Oct 13, 2023

The Western Illinois women's tennis team is set to face Quincy University this Saturday at 1 p.m. This match marks the conclusion of the fall season for the Leathernecks.