Record soybean harvest in Illinois

ation announced that Illinois farmers have set a new soybean production record.  According to the National Agricultural Statistics Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Illinois farmers produced 688 million…

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Full Circle welcomes all

An alternative for those families looking for a welcoming, convenient opportunity for their kids to play sports is once again open for spring registration. Full Circle Sportz is a local…

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Boys hoopsters seek balance

Columbia (17-4) is gelling at the right time, as head coach Mark Sandstrom has his players complementing each other well on the court.  The Eagles won the Okawville Invitational Tournament…

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Wightman tops 1,000 points

Ashlyn Wightman of Waterloo, a graduate of Gibault Catholic High School, recently surpassed 1,000 career points scored at Illinois College in Jacksonville.  The 6-foot-tall senior became just the 15th women’s…

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Another honor for Davis

Western Kentucky University women’s soccer goalkeeper Maddie Davis, a Gibault Catholic High School graduate, has been named to the United Soccer Coaches Scholar All-South Region Team.  She is one of…

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Police Blotter | 1-22-25

(Information in this report is gathered from police agencies, county courts and emergency radio dispatch. The public is reminded that defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty and charges may…

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Moral compass | Ott Observations

I watched President Jimmy Carter’s funeral at the National Cathedral. It made an impression on me, generating a lot of thoughts and reflections. The first stunning impression was that President…

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