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Florida couple identified as victims of Christian Co. RV, train collision
CHRISTIAN COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) — A husband and wife from Florida have been identified as the people who died in an RV vs. train collision last week in Christian County. Christian County Coroner Amy Winans released their names on Sunday after notifying their family. Joseph and Christina Kessler were both 73 years old and died […]
Robert Thomas Williamson
Robert ("Rob" / "Robby") Thomas Williamson, 43, of Taylorville passed away with his closest family surrounding him at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, on April 24, 2024. Rob was born August 17, 1980, in Springfield, IL. He grew up in Edinburg, IL and graduated from Edinburg High School in 1998. He began working with the governor's office for the State of Illinois in 2000 and later transferred to the Illinois Commere Commission, where he has worked as an Information Services Specialist II for the last 22 years.
Patricia Anne Webb
Patricia Anne Webb, age 72, of Taylorville, Illinois passed away on April 25, 2024 at her home. Patricia was born on March 17, 1952, the daughter of Ladora Wakefield and Stanley Lipinski. As a youngster, she was diagnosed with Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis (JRA), and her parents were told it was unlikely Patricia would live to age 30. She lived 42 years past that prediction. Patricia experienced 17 surgeries in her lifetime, and in 1963, she was the poster child for the March of Dimes.
Two dead after RV struck by train in Christian County
CHRISTIAN COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) — Two people are dead after their RV was struck by a train in Christian County on Thursday afternoon. The Christian County Sheriff’s Office said Christian County 911 received a call in reference to the crash at 12:37 p.m. The Christian County Sheriff’s Office, Blue Mound Fire Department, N/S Railroad Police, Illinois State Police […]
Taylorville Music Festival To Take Place Friday Evening
The stage is set, the instruments tuned, and voices harmonized as Taylorville gears up to present its much-anticipated annual Spring Music Festival. On Friday evening, April 26th, at 7:00 p.m., music aficionados of all ages are invited to gather at the THS West gymnasium for an evening brimming with talent and tradition.
Cops, Coffee, And Cold Scoops Event Taking Place This Evening
Taylorville Police Department is urging you to come out to the 3rd annual Cops, Coffee, Cold Scoops event! The event will be taking place Friday evening from 5 PM to 8 PM. Join them at LP Coffee and Creamery to enjoy a free coffee or ice cream cone/cup courtesy of the TPD. The police department will be taking cash, check, or credit card donations to benefit Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Illinois.
Big Turnout for Taylorville Kiwanis Club Pancake and Sausage Breakfast
The community turned out in big numbers Saturday for the annual Taylorville Kiwanis Club Pancake and Sausage Breakfast at the Moose Lodge. Kiwanis members organized and cooked the delicious pancakes and sausage for those who turned out. Several members of the Taylorville High School Kiwanis Key Club and Junior High...
Taylorville Police Chief Thanks Ford Motor Company For Generous Donation
Taylorville Police Chief Dwyane Wheeler expressed much appreciation for the valuable assistance provided by Ford Motor Company and the Emergency Response Team in the wake of a recent derailment incident south of Taylorville. Ford Motor Company donated a Ford F-150 to the Taylorville Police Department, a move that Chief Wheeler...
Heartland Bank & Trust Co., vs. heirs of Peggy D. Mitchell, No. 2024FC16
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT. HEARTLAND BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, successor by merger with STATE BANK OF LINCOLN, assignee of FIRST NATIONAL BANK IN TAYLORVILLE,. Plaintiff,. v. UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF PEGGY D. MITCHELL; “UNKNOWN OWNERS” and “NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS,”. Defendants. No. 2024FC16.
Gary Lin McWard
Gary Lin McWard, 71 of Taylorville, passed away at 6:03 p.m. on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, surrounded by his family in his home. He was born on August 18, 1952, in Taylorville, the son of James and Dorothy (Burke) McWard. He married Brenda Pieper on February 13, 2004. Gary proudly served our country with a distinguished career with the United States Marine Corps., serving in Desert Storm and stationed in California, Hawaii, and Okinawa, Japan. In 2000 he retired from military service as a Gunnery Sergeant, completing a 22-year career. Gary was very proud of his time serving his country and was passionate the rest of his life about supporting and honoring others who served. Following his time in the service he managed Jordy’s Restaurant and owned and operated the American Tap in Taylorville. Gary will be remembered for his love of people and was affectionately known by his friends as “Mac” or “Gunny”. He loved playing pool and was a fan of the St. Louis Cardinals and Fighting Illini basketball.
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