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Members of Pana Prom Court Announced

April 19, 2024

The Pana High School Prom Court has been announced. The Prom is Saturday, Apr. 20. Members of the court are, seated from left, Junior Attendant Belle Anderson, daughter of Stephanie and Kyle Anderson; seniors, Claire Osborne, Gina and Brian Osborn; Chloe Bland, Lori and Corey Bland; and Xheneta Ademi, Kimete and Rexhep Ademi. Standing, court…

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THS boys pick up first doubles W

April 19, 2024

CHATHAM — After battling the elements the Taylorville boys tennis team took to Chatham Glenwood High School on Wednesday, April 17. Despite falling to the Titans in the overall meet itself (7-1) the Tornadoes picked up their first doubles match victory of 2024. Teammates Ryan Ebert and Owen Busboom were the pair to secure the…

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Taylorville pounds Unity Christian

April 19, 2024

TAYLORVILLE — Baseball at Taylorville High School is heating up. Their most recent matchup was held on Wednesday, April 17 at home against Unity Christian. The Tornadoes came alive in a big way totaling 14 RBIs enroute to a 17-0. Sophomore right hander Isaac Repscher took the mound for the Purple and Gold. The southpaw…

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Taylorville High School Sports Hall of Fame: 1968-1969 Boys Basketball Team

April 19, 2024

As the 1968-1969 basketball season approached, Taylorville boys basketball had a new head coach, Taylorville native, Don Williams.   Williams a 1953 graduate of Taylorville High School had previously been an assistant coach at high schools in Dubuque, Rockford (under Dolph Stanley) and Pekin where he assisted Dawdy Hawkins.   This being his first head…

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Illinois Extension program offers online gardening training

April 19, 2024

URBANA, Ill. — For 48 years, University of Illinois Extension Master Gardeners have measured success by gardens planted, insects identified, produce harvested, and the millions of hours volunteers have logged by helping others learn to grow. Take your love of gardening to the next level in 2024 by joining an online training course. Whether you’re interested…

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Snap, Crackle, Boom

April 19, 2024

Severe thunderstorms developed over portions of central Illinois during the afternoon hours of Thursday, Apr. 18. Damaging straight-line winds and brief tornadoes were reported in a narrow zone in between the Interstates 55 and 57 corridors. Damage surveys will likely be needed to assess the degree of storm damage. In Christian County, the southwest portion…

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Bob Ridings Ford donates to THS Hall of Fame

April 18, 2024

TAYLORVILLE — Bob Ridings Ford in Taylorville recently made a donation to the Taylorville High School Sports Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame banquet is set for Saturday, April 27th at 6:30 p.m. in the THS Cafeteria. Tickets can be purchased by calling 217-820-9468 or 217-824-2268.

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Four new nominees for Optimist Officer of the Year

April 18, 2024

TAYLORVILLE — Six new nominees have been named for the Taylorville Optimist Officer of the Year. Amy Calvert Winans has been nominated for consideration as the 2024 Officer of the Year. Amy is a native of Taylorville, graduating from THS in 1996. She received her associate degree from LLCC in 1998, and her Bachelor Degree…

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Taylorville High School Sports Hall of Fame: Zach Beaty

April 18, 2024

Zach Beaty graduated from Taylorville High School in 2002 and was a three year starter and four year letter winner on the Tornadoes basketball team.  During his career,  he scored 1072 points placing him 4th on the all-time scoring list. Beaty earned MVP honors during each of 2000, 2001, 2002 seasons and was selected to…

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South Fork looking at new curriculum

April 18, 2024

KINCAID – The South Fork Board of Education held a regular meeting on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. in the district media center. High school principal Stephen Groll and junior high school educator John Mayer presented information on new curriculum a nd future plans to the Board at the meeting. The presentation covered…

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THS boys pick up first doubles W

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Taylorville pounds Unity Christian

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Taylorville High School Sports Hall of Fame: 1968-1969 Boys Basketball Team

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