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Wait for it: A recharging of the batteries
Shawn Jensen's Pastoral Perspective
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March for Alzheimer's cure sets high goal to reach
While it has been exceptionally hot for quite some time, Thursday, June 21, was the summer solstice, marking the fir…
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More sales targets for soybeans available
The soybean market remains at a nadir, with the trading price per bushel having dropped to a nine-year low Tuesday, …
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Program continues feeding children for free
Although school is out for the summer, that hasn't stopped the Pontiac grade school district from providing for yout…
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Cavanagh Memorial event looking to raise $5,000
In an effort to continue a positive family tradition and help a new generation of children learn about their grandfa…
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4 DIY projects that can be done in a day
Think you don't have the time to tackle a home improvement project? Good news: There are a number of easy renovations you can do in one day - without the help (or cost) of a handyman or contractor. Here are four that you can do with just a...
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Concern shown over price of beans
At this time two years ago, the price of soybeans per bushel was a robust $11.18. Last year, it was $9.08 - a tradin…
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Weather blamed partially for pool demolition delay
The forces of both Mother Nature and demolition bidding could only be stalled so long: sooner rather than later, the…
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Storms bring area reprieve from hot temperatures
After a sweltering weekend, in which the mercury rose as high as 92 degrees and the heat index was in excess of 100 …
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VBS gives children chance to understand the Word
Pontiac First United Methodist Church is inviting area youth to venture onto an "uncharted island" where children su…
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Heat can create issues on street pavement
The extreme heat over Father's Day weekend did not just stress out residents - pavement, too, was affected, as a lar…
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Whittle looking to fill the void left by The Cube
Pontiac Township High School alumnus Blake Whittle is turning his love of streaming high school sports into a busine…
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Salmonella outbreaks have included Illinois
In consecutive weeks, Illinois has been a part of separate, multi-state outbreaks of the Salmonella bacteria, the fi…
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City allows Rec Center hours to be cut back
In order to save more money for the city each year, Taylor Baxter, director of Pontiac Parks and Recreation, propose…
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