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Monday, November 25, 2024

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Calhoun County taxpayers give $54,999 in County Sales Tax in July

By West Central Reporter | Oct 5, 2024

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

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WIU Women's Golf prepares for Coyote Creek Classic after strong showing

By West Central Reporter | Oct 5, 2024

The Western Illinois University (WIU) Women's Golf team is preparing to participate in the Coyote Creek Classic, scheduled for October 6 and 7 in Bartonville, Illinois. This follows their recent performance at the Big O Classic, where they secured a fourth-place finish, marking their best team result of the season.

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Western Illinois triumphs in Big South-OVC debut against Charleston Southern

By West Central Reporter | Oct 5, 2024

The Western Illinois University football team marked their entry into the Big South-Ohio Valley Conference with a victory over Charleston Southern, winning 31-20 on Saturday in North Charleston, South Carolina. This marks their second consecutive win.

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Western Illinois women's tennis hosts Quincy to conclude fall season

By West Central Reporter | Oct 5, 2024

Western Illinois University's women's tennis team is set to conclude its fall season by hosting Quincy this Sunday. The Leathernecks have shown strong performances throughout the fall, featuring a revamped lineup with several new players in the top six positions.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Greene County in week ending Sept. 28?

By West Central Reporter | Oct 4, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Greene County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 28, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on E85 gas in cities in Morgan County in week ending Sept. 28?

By West Central Reporter | Oct 4, 2024

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout Morgan County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 28, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Prairie State taxes: Greene County residents rank 82nd in total sales taxes paid for July

By West Central Reporter | Oct 4, 2024

Greene County residents paid $92,008 in sales taxes, ranking 82nd in total sales taxes paid per county in July.

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Analysis: La Harpe Community School District 347 administrators rank 110th lowest in state for average salary in 2023

By West Central Reporter | Oct 4, 2024

Administrators in La Harpe Community School District 347 earn an average of $87,500 per year, ranking 110th lowest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Pike County in week ending Sept. 28?

By West Central Reporter | Oct 4, 2024

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Pike County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Sept. 28, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Calhoun County residents pay $18,386 in Countywide Sales Tax in July

By West Central Reporter | Oct 4, 2024

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

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Analysis: 86.4% of Greene County public high school students failed 2023 state math exam

By West Central Reporter | Oct 4, 2024

Nearly 9 in 10 Greene County public high school students aren't at grade level in math.

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WIU volleyball narrowly defeated by Tennessee Tech in intense five-set match

By West Central Reporter | Oct 4, 2024

WIU volleyball faced a narrow defeat against Tennessee Tech in a five-set match in Cookville, TN. The Leathernecks showed significant improvement from their previous performance, recording 58 team kills. Keyana Cruse led with 21 kills, while Brittany Wulf and Elizabeth Ziegler contributed 12 and 11 kills, respectively. Maggie Craker supported the offense with 45 assists. Defensively, WIU achieved 11 blocks and Keyana Cruse led with 19 digs.

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Western Illinois competes at Joe Piane Notre Dame Invitational

By West Central Reporter | Oct 4, 2024

The Western Illinois University men's and women's cross country teams competed at the Joe Piane Notre Dame Invitational in South Bend, Indiana, after a three-week break from competition.

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Western Illinois faces Charleston Southern in first Big South-OVC conference game

By West Central Reporter | Oct 4, 2024

Western Illinois University (WIU) football team is set to play its inaugural game in the Big South-Ohio Valley Football Association against Charleston Southern University (CSU) this Saturday. The match will take place at Buccaneer Field in Charleston, South Carolina, with a kickoff scheduled for 3 p.m.

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2023: Carthage Elementary School District 317 administrators rank 117th lowest in state for average salary

By West Central Reporter | Oct 3, 2024

Administrators in Carthage Elementary School District 317 earn an average of $88,011 per year, ranking 117th lowest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Brown County ranks 87th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois during July

By West Central Reporter | Oct 3, 2024

Brown County residents paid $70,228 in sales taxes, ranking 87th in total sales taxes paid per county in July.

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Brown County collects $10,424 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in July

By West Central Reporter | Oct 3, 2024

In July, Brown County saw a decrease in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Greene County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending Sept. 28

By West Central Reporter | Oct 3, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Greene County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 28, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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How many students failed their math exams in Hancock County in 2023?

By West Central Reporter | Oct 3, 2024

Nearly 9 in 10 Hancock County public high school students aren't at grade level in math.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Hancock County had the cheapest diesel in week ending Sept. 28

By West Central Reporter | Oct 3, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Hancock County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 28, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.