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BDD approves apps; review guidelines

March 14, 2024

Tavia Jean Breeze-Courier Writer The Taylorville Business Development District BDD Committee met on Wednesday, March 13, in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building in Taylorville. The purpose of the BDD Committee is to discuss and consider for approval applications and any other matters presented to the committee regarding the BDD. Applications for sign lettering…

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Areas in Manners Park to be Closed

March 13, 2024

Elizabeth Wood, Breeze-Courier Writer TAYLORVILLE—The Taylorville Park District Board of Trustees held a special meeting on Tuesday night at the Manners Park office. They immediately went into closed session after the meeting opened. During the hour-long closed session, board members discussed moving some park events to Jaynes Park, temporarily closing certain areas of the park and…

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Areas in Manners Park to be closed

March 13, 2024

Elizabeth Wood Breeze-Courier Writer TAYLORVILLE—The Taylorville Park District Board of Trustees held a special meeting on Tuesday night at the Manners Park office. They immediately went into closed session after the meeting opened. During the hour-long closed session, board members discussed moving some park events to Jaynes Park, temporarily closing certain areas of the park and…

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Jean Ninmer to Retire After Teaching for 31 Years

March 13, 2024

Elizabeth Wood Breeze-Courier Writer TAYLORVILLE—After 31 years of teaching Taylorville Jr. High School’s (TJHS) music, band and chorus classes, Jean Ninmer announced she is retiring this year. Ninmer said it’s hard to believe she’s retiring after teaching for so long, but she felt like it was the right time. “It’s hard to believe, it really…

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‘42nd Street’ THS musical to be performed

March 12, 2024

TAYLORVILLE—Left to right: Olivia Garren, Maelie Heberling, Lauren Peabody and Haylee Braun performs a musical number in “42nd Street” during rehearsal last Thursday, March 7, at the Taylorville Junior High School gymnasium. Director Kathy Fergin said one of the main challenges, besides finding a good rehearsal time after school, is working within the limits of…

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Jacob Washburn joins Pana Police force

March 8, 2024

PANA — Pana native Jacob Washburn, was sworn in as the newest Pana Police Officer on Monday, Mar. 4, 2024 in the Council Chambers of Pana City Hall by Pana City Clerk Kim Toberman.  He is the son of Lloyd and Brenda Washburn of Pana. His hiring was approved by members of the Pana City…

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Taylorville Council discusses IDOT and surveying projects

March 5, 2024

Tavia Jean  Breeze-Courier Writer TAYLORVILLE — The Taylorville City Council meeting was held Monday night on the second floor of the Municipal Building. All aldermen were present except Randy Mitchelson and Steve Dorchinecz. During his report, City Attorney Rocci Romano informed the Council a situation had arisen between the city and the Illinois Department of Transportation…

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YMCA future plans unveiled at kickoff event

March 4, 2024

TAYLORVILLE — Meet the YMCA team. Pictured above is just a handful of members that have been working behind the scenes to keep the facility moving in a positive direction. From left are, Past Board President Jeff Robinson, YMCA Board Member Mary DelValle, Executive Director Bruce Blanshan and Tri-Chair Capital Campaign Committee member Adam Vocks.…

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Leap Day 2024 will be remembered as Earthquake Day locally

March 1, 2024

TAYLORVILLE — Years from now, when the topic of Leap Day, Feb. 29, 2024 comes up, people will recall it as the day of the Taylorville earthquake – or not. Many may not have felt it, but according to the U. S. Geological Survey (USGS), an earthquake, measuring 2.0 on the Richter Scale, struck the…

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TPD Chief Wheeler With American Legion

February 29, 2024

TAYLORVILLE — On Monday, Feb. 19, Taylorville American Legion Post 73 welcomed Taylorville Chief of Police Dwayne Wheeler aboard the post. He is an Air Force Veteran of four years of service at Dyvess AFB in Abilene, Texas. Since taking office he has shown to be very proactive in combating the community’s drug problem. From…

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