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Breakdown of Tonight's Events at the Pana Firework Show
The Pana Firework Show is tonight with family-friendly activities beginning and 4:30 and the fireworks beginning at dusk at Pana’s Tri-County Fairgrounds. The Pana Firework Committee has been hard at work coordinating games, activities, and food vendors. Since 2022 the Pana Firework Committee has handled firework show operations and the group is happy to be providing another memorable night for the community. Committee Members say this fireworks show will be the best one yet.
Taylorville City Council Dissolves Business Development District Committee, Denies Funding For Small Town Taylorville
Taylorville City Council denied approval for Small Town Taylorville funding and dissolved the Business Development District Committee at a short meeting on Monday evening. All Aldermen were present except for Chris Skultety. The Council denied approval for funding for Small Town Taylorville for $40,000 after they attempted to table the motion.
Illinois State Representative Honors Farmer at Recent Field Day
Illinois State Representative Brad Halbrook participated in the 2024 Dudley Smith Farm Field Day at the Dudley Smith Initiative Farm in Christian County, a 228-acre research site focused on advancing Illinois agriculture. The event featured discussions on cover crops, soil testing, agronomy research, and farm-to-plate operations. A special highlight was...
Lake Shelbyville Firework Show Viewing Information and More
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is set to host a grand fireworks display at Lake Shelbyville this Fourth of July. Fireworks will be launched at dusk from Ramp Point in the Dam West Recreation Area. Prime viewing spots include the Dam West and Dam East Recreation Areas, the Lake Shelbyville Visitor Center, parts of the road across the dam, and the Dam West Overlook.
Taylorville Mayor Discusses Details on Dissolved BDD Committee
Taylorville’s Business Development District Committee has been dissolved as the result of a Taylorville City Council vote. The advisory committee was made up of business people and accountants who would give insight into the decisions and directions of the BDD, no final votes could be made by this committee.
Commencement Ceremony Held For Treatment Court
On Wednesday, Christian County Court Judge Brad Paisley led a treatment court Commencement Ceremony for eight individuals who are looking forward to being drug-free. The ceremony has been going on for 14 years. Judge Paisley says it is all about change. Shalee Bayne, Michael Blake, Adam Bolfing, Brian Hays, Jason...
Community Spotlight: Angler’s Tribute to Veterans
SULLIVAN, Ill. (WCIA) — There’s a group in Shelby and Moultrie Counties that honors veterans outside of the typical square room. Angler’s Tribute to Veterans takes them fishing on Lake Shelbyville and then provides them and their families with a meal. Travis Hughes came on The Morning Show to highlight what his group does and […]
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