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News from March 2025

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Residents of Hancock County received $13,443 per capita in transfers in 2022, ranking it 30th in Illinois

By West Central Reporter | Mar 31, 2025

In 2022, residents of Hancock County received an average of $13,443 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 30th highest in Illinois.

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1 new registered sex offender living in Greene County in week ending March 16

By West Central Reporter | Mar 31, 2025

Greene County has one new sex offender registered as living there in the week ending March 16, according to the Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry.

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Cass County has no new registered sex offenders in week ending March 16

By West Central Reporter | Mar 31, 2025

There are no new registered sex offenders living in Cass County in the week ending March 16 compared to the week before, according to the Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry.

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Western Illinois’ Payton Brown named OVC Player of the Week after standout performances

By West Central Reporter | Mar 31, 2025

Western Illinois University sophomore softball player, Payton Brown, received recognition as the Co-Ohio Valley Conference Player of the Week.

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Western Illinois launches 2025 football ticket drive with Toyota sponsorship

By West Central Reporter | Mar 31, 2025

Western Illinois University Athletics has announced the launch of the 2025 Leatherneck Football season ticket drive, which is presented by Toyota.

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Pike County: Medicaid made up 5.2% of total income in 2022

By West Central Reporter | Mar 31, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 5.2% of income in Pike County, providing an average of $2,885 per capita to residents.

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On Sunday, March 30, former Pittsfield High School standout Rebecca Neupauer’s college team lost in an NCAA Division II softball game

By West Central Reporter | Mar 31, 2025

The game took place at Lincoln Softball Field.

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Warsaw Sr High School standout Liam Patton’s college team lost in NCAA Division I baseball game on Sunday, March 30

By West Central Reporter | Mar 31, 2025

The game took place at German American Bank Field at Charles H. Braun Stadium.

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On Sunday, March 30, former A-C Central High School standout Addyson McClure’s college team won in an NCAA Division II softball game

By West Central Reporter | Mar 31, 2025

The game took place at Lincoln Softball Field.

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On Sunday, March 30, former A-C Central High School standout Addyson McClure’s college team lost in an NCAA Division II softball game

By West Central Reporter | Mar 31, 2025

The UIS Prairie Stars lost 1-0 in their NCAA Division II softball game against the Lincoln Blue Tigers on Sunday, March 30.

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Sunday, March 30: Jacksonville High School standout Drew Ezard’s college team wins to Lincoln Blue Tigers

By West Central Reporter | Mar 31, 2025

The UIS Prairie Stars won 13-6 in their NCAA Division II baseball game against the Lincoln Blue Tigers on Sunday, March 30.

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Sunday, March 30: Pittsfield High School standout Rebecca Neupauer’s college team wins to Lincoln Blue Tigers

By West Central Reporter | Mar 31, 2025

The UIS Prairie Stars won 10-0 in their NCAA Division II softball game against the Lincoln Blue Tigers on Sunday, March 30.

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On Sunday, March 30, former Jacksonville High School standout Nolan Decker’s college team lost in an NCAA Division III baseball game

By West Central Reporter | Mar 31, 2025

The game took place at Joe Brooks Baseball Field.

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On Sunday, March 30, former Macomb Senior High School standout Tyler Bickers’ college team lost in an NCAA Division I baseball game

By West Central Reporter | Mar 31, 2025

The game took place at Bill Aker Baseball Complex.

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Adam Lindsey, former Routt Catholic High School standout, played on Sunday, March 30 in NCAA Division II baseball game

By West Central Reporter | Mar 31, 2025

The game took place at UIS Baseball Field.

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On Sunday, March 30, former Routt Catholic High School standout Cory Ronan’s college team won in an NCAA Division I baseball game

By West Central Reporter | Mar 31, 2025

The Hawaii Rainbow Warriors won 14-10 in their NCAA Division I baseball game against the Cal State Northridge Matadors on Sunday, March 30.

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Week ending March 16: No new registered sex offenders living in Brown County

By West Central Reporter | Mar 30, 2025

There are no new registered sex offenders living in Brown County in the week ending March 16, according to the Police Sex Offender Registry.

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How many lawyers were granted admission to practice law in cities within Scott County in Q4 2024?

By West Central Reporter | Mar 30, 2025

There were three lawyers in good standing in cities within Scott County as of the fourth quarter of 2024.

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Registered sex offenders: 1 new living in Calhoun County as of March 16

By West Central Reporter | Mar 30, 2025

There is one new registered sex offender living in Calhoun County in the week ending March 16 compared to the week before, according to the Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry.

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Drew Ezard, former Jacksonville High School standout, played on Saturday, March 29 in NCAA Division II baseball game

By West Central Reporter | Mar 30, 2025

The UIS Prairie Stars won 9-1 in their NCAA Division II baseball game against the Lincoln Blue Tigers on Saturday, March 29.