Gardner back as Princeville softball coach

By NICK VLAHOSFor The Weekly Post PRINCEVILLE – The on-again, off-again second tenure of Princeville High School softball Coach Chad Gardner is on again. Following a…

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The Weekly Post public record for 2-20-25

NOTE: Charges are merely an accusation. All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Police reports• ELMWOOD – A dog was killed but no people…

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Of proud parents, pension debt & wellness

Rambling through central Illinois, relieved there was no KC threepeat. • • • If you sense pride oozing from the pages of this edition, that’s…

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Homeless 50-year-old arrested in Elmwood

By NICK VLAHOSFor The Weekly Post ELMWOOD – As Elmwood Police Chief Aaron Bean was driving Daniel Coons to jail, he knew this criminal suspect had…

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Parent urges Farmington to audit policies

By MOLLY RICHESONFor The Weekly Post FARMINGTON – Another parent has stepped forward urging the Farmington School Board to review and/or audit its policies regarding safety…

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Billtown layoffs?

School board to ponder possible cuts By NICK VLAHOSFor The Weekly Post WILLIAMSFIELD – Layoffs might soon be coming to the Williamsfield School District. As many as…

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The Weekly Post public record for 2-13-25

NOTE: Charges are merely an accusation. All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Police reports • PEORIA – A Farmington man who was in…

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Of generous folks, singing birds & NFL angst

Rambling through central Illinois, pondering how it’s possible for the temperature to drop 40 degrees in one day. • • • The generosity of local…

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Maquon murder trial delayed again

By NICK VLAHOSFor The Weekly Post GALESBURG – The oft-delayed jury trial of a woman accused of murdering the former Maquon police chief has been delayed…

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Farmington pondering vacating Sunny Street

By JEFF LAMPEFor The Weekly Post FARMINGTON – The continued growth of a local business has the Farmington City Council pondering vacating a city street. At…

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