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New emergency alert system for McDonough County

McDonough County is transitioning to a new emergency alert system designed to save money and provide a more user-friendly platform. “As everything is going up in price, we looked for something similar at a cheaper price,” said Edgar Rodriguez, Director of the McDonough County Emergency Services and Disaster Agency. “The old system was about $11,500 a year. With this one, we are reducing it to $9,000 a year for a five-year period.”

Mcdonough County, IL · 1d
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McDonough County Voice

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McDonough Voice to end print edition as reader habits change, costs rise

The McDonough County Voice will cease its print edition and move to an entirely digital model beginning in January, in response to shifting reader habits and rising print costs. Like many newspapers across the country, the McDonough County Voice has faced increased printing and delivery costs while a growing number of readers turn to digital platforms for news. The move is aimed at ensuring the newspaper’s long-term sustainability. The final print edition will be published Jan. 10. Subscribers will receive 24/7 access to mcdonoughvoice.com and the McDonough County Voice eNewspaper, a digital replica of the newspaper on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. "This decision reflects how our audiences engage with us today," said Corina Curry, editor of the McDonough County Voice . "More and more of our readers use our digital products for local news and events, watch videos, flip through a photo gallery and enjoy features like comics and puzzles. This change lets us keep investing where our readers are and continue to provide them with the local, regional, state and national news they rely on." The cost of subscriptions will be adjusted to reflect digital rates. "We appreciate the deep loyalty of our longtime subscribers, and we

Mcdonough County, IL · 1d

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Full Shelter Sparks Call for Local Adoptions

As kennels are filling up and space is becoming limited, the Knox County Humane Society is taking steps to encourage adoptions by waiving fees, shares Executive Director Erin Buckmaster:. “We are extremely full at the shelter, like every other shelter in the United States. We have some wonderful pets there....

Galesburg, IL · 1d
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Former HHS star Powell signs with Western Illinois

Former Hopkinsville High School shortstop Gavin Powell signed a letter-of-intent Wednesday to continue his baseball career at Western Illinois University. Powell told WHOP Sports on Wednesday night that he will play his final season at Rend Lake, Ill., this spring and join the Leathernecks in the fall of 2027. Western Illinois is a Division-1 school that plays in the Ohio Valley Conference.

Hopkinsville, KY · 1d
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Churches to collect donations for Operation Christmas Child

Churches across west-central Illinois are collecting donations to fill shoeboxes for Samaritan's Purse's Operation Christmas Child shoebox charity drive.

Jacksonville, IL · 23h

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Illini Bluffs, Tri-Valley ready for state volleyball experience

NORMAL, Ill. (WMBD/WYZZ) — One is a first timer at state, the other a two-timer. Both are small central Illinois schools ready to make a big impression at the state volleyball tournament Friday. Illini Bluffs plays at state for the only the second time in school history. The school with fewer than 250 students will […]

Glasford, IL · 13h

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Women's Basketball Recap - November 11

ST. LOUIS - Three Eastern Illinois players scored in double figures led by Ava Stoller's 18 points, but Saint Louis held the Panthers to 26 percent shooting in the final quarter to escape with a 64-58 win over EIU. For the second straight game, EIU held a slight lead after...

Charleston, IL · 1d