Morrisonville builder now offering general contracting

D. Spurgeon TAYLORVILLE  — After working in the construction field for over 15 years, Doug Spurgeon decided the time was right to start his own business. Saturday, May 11, 2013

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Edward Jones breaks into Fortune 500 for first time

ST. LOUIS — Financial services firm Edward Jones has broken into the Fortune 500, as published by Fortune magazine, according to the four financial advisors in Taylorville. Saturday, May 11, 2013

Consumer Reports for Sun., May 12, 2013

Saturday, May 11, 2013

Brenda Patrick named new Director of Mid-State Special Education

MORRISONVILLE — The Governing Board of Mid-State Special Education Joint Agreement is pleased to announce that at its April 23, 2013 meeting, the board employed Mrs. Brenda Patrick as the new Director of Special Education for the cooperative starting July 1, 2013. Saturday, May 04, 2013

First National Bank of Pana announces Chad Sutton as new Vice Pres. of Wealth Management

TAYLORVILLE — Matt Beavers, President of First National Bank of Pana is pleased to announce the promotion of Chad Sutton to Vice President of Wealth Management. Saturday, May 04, 2013

Edwards takes on role as manager of Hickory Estates

TAYLORVILLE — Hickory Estates of Taylorville has recently hired Becky Edwards as the independent living facility’s new manager. Saturday, April 27, 2013

Consumer Reports for Sun., April 28

Saturday, April 27, 2013

Mid-State Special Education Recognizes Three Assistant Directors

MORRISONVILLE — Mid-State Special Education Joint Agreement is proud to recognize three of its employees who received the quarterly You Make the Difference Award. Director Alison Boutcher presented this award to three Assistant Directors: Crystal Lawler, serving Bond/Fayette Region; Angie Armour, serving Montgomery County/Carlinville Region; and Brenda Patrick, serving Christian Region. Saturday, April 27, 2013

Pana Community Hospital Receives Award For Meeting National Standard

SPRINGFIELD — The Prairie Heart Institute of Springfield held their annual Stat Heart Round Table Dinner at the Crowne Plaza on April 18th in Springfield. Saturday, April 27, 2013

LLCC to host community forum to launch Jobs Council

SPRINGFIELD — Lincoln Land Community College is hosting a community forum to launch the Springfield Jobs Council on Tuesday, April 30 from 1:30 to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 27, 2013

This Weeks Wildflower - Sun., April 28

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Taylorville Community Credit Union to open larger Hillsboro facility late April

TAYLORVILLE — In its continuing efforts to best serve its membership, Taylorville Community Credit Union recently announced that it will open a new, larger facility in Hillsboro. According to credit union president, Kevin Stich, this is a move that accomplishes a number of goals. Saturday, April 20, 2013

Countryside Vet welcomes new doctor

It’s an exclusive group:  according to Dr. Stacey Funderburk, owner and operator of Countryside Vet, only 18% of all veterinarians across the country are designated as mixed animal practitioners; a distinction to which she herself qualifies. It is significant then that the still young clinic has recently attracted its second such-qualified member in Dr. Jessica Hendrickson. Saturday, April 20, 2013

Indoor archery range opens in Taylorville

TAYLORVILLE - Saturday, April 27th marks the grand opening of Taylorville’s new indoor archery range, the Outdoor Shop, which will also offer a wide variety of hunting, fishing and outdoor products as well as a consignment service for related goods. Saturday, April 20, 2013

Consumer Reports for April 21, 2013

We're used to being watched when we shop. Cookies track our every move online, and salespeople follow us around high-end stores. But many walk-in retailers are taking spying to a creepy new level, notes ShopSmart, the shopping magazine from the publisher of Consumer Reports. Saturday, April 20, 2013