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FOUR DEFENDANTS SENTENCED IN WAYNE COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT

Four defendants appeared in Wayne County Circuit Court Thursday. 46-year-old Sean M. Dawkins of Clay City pleaded guilty to an amended Class 3 felony charge of unlawful possession of methamphetamine. Dawkins was sentenced to two years of probation and ordered to serve 180 days in jail, with the jail sentence stayed. He was given credit for three days previously served. As part of his sentence, Dawkins was ordered to pay fines and court costs and pay $2,112.57 in restitution to Sierra Bravo Contractors, LLC. He must also complete any treatment or programs required by the probation department, submit to drug testing, and comply with standard probation conditions. Under the plea agreement, another count in the case was dismissed, and a petition to revoke probation filed in a separate 2023 felony case was withdrawn. Dawkins is scheduled to return to court October 3, 2028, at 1 p.m. for a review hearing.

Wayne County, IL · 2d

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This Adorable Amish Town In Illinois Is A Hidden Foodie Paradise That Rivals Any Big City

You don’t need a plane ticket or a fancy travel agent to find food that genuinely stops you in your tracks. Arthur, Illinois is a small Amish town tucked into Douglas County, and it’s serving up a foodie experience that puts plenty of big-city restaurants to serious shame.

Arthur, IL · 8d
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Indiana Diners Keep Visiting The State’s Last Location Of A Once-Massive Restaurant Chain

Bus drivers eat free here when they bring a group of 15 or more. That tells you plenty about the kind of crowd this buffet expects to feed. This restaurant is the last of its famous chain still standing in Indiana. At its late-1980s peak, the brand ran hundreds of locations and ranked among the largest steakhouse chains around.

Indiana · 4d
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Effingham City Council Met Tuesday

Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- Effingham City Council moved forward on several major items during Wednesday’s meeting, including the approval of an ordinance authorizing the city to issue $4.1 million in debt certificates. Those funds will be used to purchase the Thelma Keller Convention Center. Council members also approved a partial...

Effingham, IL · 2d

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Water Treatment Expansion Grant In Effingham County Will Help Rural Illinois Residents

Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- State Representative Adam Niemerg (R-Dieterich) joined Congresswoman Mary Miller (IL-15) and State Rep. Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) at the groundbreaking and announcement of $4.5 million in federal funding to support the expansion of EJ Water Cooperative’s Delbert Mundt Water Treatment Plant in Beecher City. The investment will double the facility’s treatment capacity, strengthening access to reliable water service for families, farmers, and businesses across seven Central Illinois counties: Shelby, Effingham, Montgomery, Fayette, Cumberland, Christian, and Clay.

Effingham County, IL · 2d

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Economic Development Advisory Board Met Wednesday

Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- Effingham County’s loan board says all current borrowers are making their required payments, a positive sign as members look toward expanding local business lending opportunities. At the latest meeting, the board discussed applying for the Intermediary Relending Program, known as IRP. Members also began reviewing possible...

Effingham County, IL · 1d

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All Three Teutopolis Schools Earn Exemplary Recognition In 2026 Illinois Report Card

Teutopolis, IL-(Effingham Radio)- The newly released 2026 Illinois Report Card highlights strong student achievement and continued excellence across Teutopolis CUSD #50, with all three district schools earning an Exemplary Profile of Performance under Illinois’ new statewide accountability system. This year, the Illinois State Board of Education introduced a redesigned...

Teutopolis, IL · 2d

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Terry Modesitt: 20 Years in Office, One Final Verdict

After nearly 20 years as Vigo County Prosecutor, five terms, and countless courtroom appearances, Terry Modesitt has received a verdict of his own. On November 3, voters chose Johnny Vaughn over Modesitt, 14,116 to 13,340, according to unofficial election results. Modesitt was first elected in 2006 and sought a sixth...

Vigo County, IN · 4d

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Vigo County’s $222 Million High School Plan: Casino Funding, Cost Comparisons and Political Gridlock

TERRE HAUTE, Ind. — Vigo County’s proposed $222 million high school is not just a construction project. It is a test of whether school officials, county leaders and casino-backed donors can agree on how to pay for a new building that would combine Terre Haute North and South Vigo high schools—while continuing to serve students at West Vigo.

Vigo County, IN · 1d

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The Hidden Indiana Town Where $1,300 A Month Gets You The Full American Dream

Somewhere between the places everyone talks about and the places nobody mentions, Terre Haute, Indiana has been quietly living its best life. It’s the kind of city that doesn’t feel the need to explain itself, which is either very confident or very humble, and in Terre Haute’s case, it turns out to be both.

Terre Haute, IN · 4d

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Local clerk-treasurer has been censured

The Farmersburg Town Council issued a formal censure against clerk-treasurer Angela McCullough following allegations of employee misconduct and potential alcohol misuse during work hours.

Farmersburg, IN · 2d

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Planning commission approves zoning exemption for battery storage

Representatives from NextEra Energy recently answered questions at a meeting of the Area Planning Commission about an amendment to Vigo County’s unified zoning ordinance, which would create a special exception for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). Terre Haute City Council representative Amanda Thompson raised concerns about the possibility of...

Vigo County, IN · 2d

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5 Best Restaurants in Bloomington, Indiana You Need to Try Before Everyone Else Finds Them

Bloomington, Indiana — a city where limestone buildings glow in the morning sun, where the laughter of students mingles with the wisdom of old-timers, and where the air is perfumed with the promise of something soulful simmering on every block. Here, the architecture is a patchwork: stately university halls, indie record shops, and the gentle sprawl of neighborhoods stitched together by memory, migration, and the restless hum of possibility.

Bloomington, IN · 2d

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Monroe County property transfers through Nov. 4, 2026

The B Square reports property transfers in Monroe County. Generally these reports will be published every Sunday. This report includes new property transfers in Monroe County that haven’t previously been reported by The B Square, with dates ranging from Oct. 16 to Nov. 4, 2026. The data in this report comes from Beacon, the county’s online geographic information system for property and parcel data.

Monroe County, IN · 1d

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Bloomington will shut down Griffy Lake trails, shoreline and boating access during two November weekends for controlled deer hunt

Bloomington, Indiana – A walk through Griffy Lake’s woods or a quiet afternoon on the water will need to wait during two November weekends. Controlled deer hunts will close the entire nature preserve, including its trails, shoreline and lake. Bloomington Parks and Recreation has scheduled the hunts for Nov. 14–15 and Nov. 21–22 as part […] The post Bloomington will shut down Griffy Lake trails, shoreline and boating access during two November weekends for controlled deer hunt appeared first on The Bloomington Star .

Bloomington, IN · 3d

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Monroe County jail notebook: Population holds steady above 200, stays under ACLU threshold

Monroe County’s jail population stood at 204 on Saturday (Nov. 7), which is down 1 from a week ago. It marks the 32nd day in a row when the count of prisoners has been below the ACLU’s version of the jail’s functional capacity, which is 229. Unlike...

Monroe County, IN · 1d

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PRESS RELEASE: Temporary All-Way Stop Coming to Second and Walker Streets November 9

The following is a press release written by Desiree DeMolina for the City of Bloomington. The Second Street Improvement Project continues to make steady progress on schedule, bringing crews closer to completing vital roadway, safety, and infrastructure enhancements throughout the corridor. As part of the ongoing construction, eastbound traffic remains...

Bloomington, IN · 2d

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Idea to change one way streets

There have been recent ideas to reconstruct South College Avenue and South Walnut Street to improve the infrastructure of downtown Bloomington, but what is the reasoning behind this change?. One of the main reasons behind the possible construction on these two streets is safety. Bloomington’s population has been growing throughout...

Bloomington, IN · 3d

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Bloomington residents can test their knowledge and compete for prizes in new trivia championship series next month

Bloomington, Indiana – Bloomington’s trivia title comes with more than one route to the final. A team can earn its place with a single winning night, while a strong running point total could also put it in contention for the championship. That gives teams in the Bloomington Trivia Championship Series two reasons to keep their […] The post Bloomington residents can test their knowledge and compete for prizes in new trivia championship series next month appeared first on The Bloomington Star .

Bloomington, IN · 3d

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Bloomington caps big week for fire department with new operations center, funding for aerial truck

Bloomington’s fire department had a big week. Four fire-related actions were taken by the city council on Wednesday (Nov. 4), and on Friday morning firefighters and city officials marked the opening of a new $7.95-million operations center on South Walnut Street. Instead of cutting a ribbon, the officials and...

Bloomington, IN · 2d