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Carl Sandburg student from Oneida wins bronze in masonry competition
Carl Sandburg College student Gavin Gerard won the bronze medal in masonry at the recent SkillsUSA Championships in Atlanta, becoming the college’s first medalist at a SkillsUSA national competition. Gerard, from Oneida, qualified for nationals after winning gold at the SkillsUSA Illinois Championships in April in Peoria. He was...
Galesburg District 205 cracks down on cell phone usage during school day
Cell phones are a major distraction to students -- even when silenced. The temptation to text a friend or play a video game in class can overpower even the most self-disciplined teen. The rules regarding cell phone usage at Galesburg Junior Senior High School were loose before District 205 implemented...
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