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News from 2023

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$20,649 in County Sales Tax collected in August for Pike County

By West Central Reporter | Nov 21, 2023

In August, Pike County saw a decrease in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Falling home valuation prices in Morgan County in October 2023 compared to October 2022

By West Central Reporter | Nov 21, 2023

In October 2023, the median sale price of a home in Morgan County fell by $11,925 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales increased by 125%.

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City of Pittsfield City Council met October 17

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Nov 21, 2023

City of Pittsfield City Council met 6 p.m. Tuesday, October 17.

McDonough County Board Finance Committee met Sept. 18

By Philip Gonzales | Nov 21, 2023

McDonough County Board Finance Committee met Monday, Sept. 18

Carthage Elementary School District 317 Board of Education met Oct. 18

By Philip Gonzales | Nov 21, 2023

Carthage Elementary School District 317 Board of Education met Wednesday, Oct. 18

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On Monday, November 20, former Evansville High School standout Maria Messling’s college team won in an NCAA D1 game

By West Central Reporter | Nov 21, 2023

The Western Illinois Leathernecks won 80-51 in their NCAA D1 game against the Stephens Stars on Monday, November 20.

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Rochester High School standout Kaylen Reed’s college team won in NCAA D1 game on Monday, November 20

By West Central Reporter | Nov 21, 2023

The Western Illinois Leathernecks won 80-51 in their NCAA D1 game against the Stephens Stars on Monday, November 20.

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Kettle Moraine High School standout Lily Randgaard’s college team won in NCAA D1 game on Monday, November 20

By West Central Reporter | Nov 21, 2023

The game took place in Macomb, Illinois.

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On Monday, November 20, Oxnard High School standout Jasmine Nichols competed in NCAA D1 game

By West Central Reporter | Nov 21, 2023

The game took place in Macomb, Illinois.

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On Monday, November 20, former Lebanon Senior High School standout Raegan McCowan’s college team won in an NCAA D1 game

By West Central Reporter | Nov 21, 2023

The Western Illinois Leathernecks won 80-51 in their NCAA D1 game against the Stephens Stars on Monday, November 20.

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Mallory McDermott, former Prairie High School standout, played on Monday, November 20 in NCAA D1 game

By West Central Reporter | Nov 21, 2023

The Western Illinois Leathernecks won 80-51 in their NCAA D1 game against the Stephens Stars on Monday, November 20.

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Addi Brownfield, former Boonville High School standout, played on Monday, November 20 in NCAA D1 game

By West Central Reporter | Nov 21, 2023

The Western Illinois Leathernecks won 80-51 in their NCAA D1 game against the Stephens Stars on Monday, November 20.

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Allie Meadows, former Central Dewitt High School standout, played on Monday, November 20 in NCAA D1 game

By West Central Reporter | Nov 21, 2023

The game took place in Macomb, Illinois.

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On Monday, November 20, former Laconia High School standout Alissa Dins’ college team won in an NCAA D1 game

By West Central Reporter | Nov 21, 2023

The game took place in Macomb, Illinois.

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Mason City High School standout Anna Deets’ college team won in NCAA D1 game on Monday, November 20

By West Central Reporter | Nov 21, 2023

The Western Illinois Leathernecks won 80-51 in their NCAA D1 game against the Stephens Stars on Monday, November 20.

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Highland High School standout Kennedy Flanagan’s college team won in NCAA D1 game on Monday, November 20

By West Central Reporter | Nov 21, 2023

The Western Illinois Leathernecks won 80-51 in their NCAA D1 game against the Stephens Stars on Monday, November 20.

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Macomb Senior High School standout Ainsley Holthaus’ college team won in NCAA D1 game on Monday, November 20

By West Central Reporter | Nov 21, 2023

The game took place in Macomb, Illinois.

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Pike County collects $33,811 in Countywide Sales Tax in August

By West Central Reporter | Nov 20, 2023

In August, Pike County saw a decrease in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Hammond and Anderson team up with Meridian Health to distribute 100 hams/turkeys

By West Central Reporter | Nov 20, 2023

State Senator Neil Anderson and Representative Norine Hammond have partnered with Meridian Health Plan of Illinois and the Salvation Army to distribute 100 hams/turkeys ahead of Thanksgiving. The event took place at the Salvation Army 360 Life Center in Canton, Illinois on November 16th.Senator Anderson expressed his enthusiasm for the partnership, stating, "We have found great success through this partnership with Meridian in our annual turkey drive. It's great to get out in the community and give back to our residents during the holidays, especially to those who greatly...

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2021-22 School Year: What was most represented ethnicity in McDonough County districts?

By West Central Reporter | Nov 20, 2023

The most prevalent ethnicity in the McDonough County district's student body in the 2021-22 school year was white, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.