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Of Hollywood in town, killer tomatoes & burning

Rambling through central Illinois, happy to see tom turkeys fanning and strutting on camera. • • • Hollywood paid a visit to Elmwood’s Palace Theatre…

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Legislators considering mascot bill

By NICK VLAHOSFor The Weekly Post BRIMFIELD – The Brimfield Indians are being threatened again. A bill making its way through the Illinois House of Representatives…

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Six seeking three spots on Farmington School Board

By JEFF LAMPEFor The Weekly Post FARMINGTON – A crowded field of six is vying for three four-year positions on the Farmington CUSD 265 School Board. Based…

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The Prairie News public record for 3-21-25

NOTE: Charges are merely an accusation. All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Stark Co. drops charges against Powell TOULON – Stark County has…

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The Weekly Post public record for 3-20-25

NOTE: Charges are merely an accusation. All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Police reports• TRIVOLI – A Hanna City woman was accused of…

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The Prairie News public record for 3-14-25

NOTE: Charges are merely an accusation. All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Traffic citations &Ordinance violations3-7 – Grace M. Greulich – No valid…

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Low-key election for Princeville village presidency

By NICK VLAHOSFor The Weekly Post PRINCEVILLE – Compared to most recent election campaigns for more prominent public offices, the one for Princeville village president is…

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The Weekly Post public record for 3-13-25

NOTE: Charges are merely an accusation. All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Police reports • KICKAPOO – An Edwards woman was accused of…

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Of rain, colons and a dumb TIF district rule

Rambling through central Illinois, strangely excited by rain. • • • Just when I thought my grasp on the nuances of March was solid, along…

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Major renovation

Owners plan $5.2M investment in Princeville By NICK VLAHOSFor The Weekly Post PRINCEVILLE – The new owners of the long-shuttered Alcoa Building Products facility in Princeville…

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