Allendale News Peeks At Rain Shortfall And School Renovations
Allendale reports farmers hoped for rain but received only light showers with Ground remains dry. Streets show progress on chip and seal projects while Allendale Grade School boasts a nearly new gym, doors, and cafeteria floor. Ashton Lane earns a Superior Ribbon at the Illinois State Fair and 19 4 H members from Wabash County attend. Birthday wishes, Main Street progress, and hospital fund tabs noted.
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Trump scrambles over canceled Veterans Day parade plan
The Pentagon and White House clashed over a projected 92 million cost for a Trump Veterans Day parade. President Trump blamed Washington officials while Mayor Muriel Bowser pushed back, saying the city would cover about 21.6 million of the costs with routing and duration remaining unknown.
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Illinois Constitution Day Bicentennial events announced statewide
Illinois marks 200 years since adopting its constitution with a Springfield Bicentennial Plaza dedication near the Governor's Mansion. Governor Rauner begins with a Route 66 Motorcycle Ride to the plaza, then hosts a riders barbecue. Events span Kaskaskia to Highland Park, with private funding and coordination by the Illinois Bicentennial Commission and partners. More details at illinois200.com.
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Champaign Urbana Dockless Bike Share Nears Finalization
Agreements between Champaign and Urbana teams and the University of Illinois move toward launching VeoRide’s dockless bike share. Lily Wilcock confirms a 500 bicycle fleet with GPS and app access, standard parking rules, and a semester start rollout.
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New bike ride highlights Illinois farms and breweries
A five day Prairie Heritage Ride planned for September 10 to 14 will tour central Illinois farms vineyards and a brewery network. Stops include Mackinaw Valley Vineyard Rader Family Farms Prairie Fruits and Creamery and Hand of Fate Brewing Company.
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Dunkel Dippel Fusion Set for Sept 1 Nuptials
Evie Leigh Dunkel and Luke Thomas Dippel prepare to wed at St Marys Catholic Church Huntingburg Indiana on September 1 2018. Evie a 2010 Mount Carmel High School graduate and USI nursing alumna works at Deaconess Woman's Hospital Newburgh. Luke a 2010 Southridge High School graduate and USI MBA candidate will finish his degree in 2019 and works for Masterbrand Cabinets Jasper Indiana. Formal invitations issued.
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Harms Farm chowder event Sunday in Mount Carmel
Harms Farm will serve chowder Sunday August 19 at noon. All family and friends are invited and information is available by calling 812 789 6831 or 618 263 4106. The Mount Carmel Lions Club meets Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. at The Elks.
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Mount Carmel Class of 1966 gathers Sept 11 in Mount Carmel
The Mount Carmel High School Class of 1966 will meet Tuesday Sept 11 at 11 30 a m at Hogg Heaven in Mount Carmel. All classmates are welcome. The class also plans a 70th birthday party Saturday Sept 22 at noon at Hogg Heaven with invitations extended to all classmates.
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Illinois kindergartners largely unprepared in 2017 study
A statewide Illinois Board of Education survey of about 106000 kindergartners from 2017 shows less than a quarter were fully prepared across social and emotional development reading language and math. Sixty percent had some readiness in at least one area, with Ball-Chatham District 5 reporting 43 percent of students ready in all categories.
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