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Wednesday, January 23, 2013  A former Methodist clergyman in Pennsylvania, convicted of bludgeoning his second wife to death in 2008, now faces trial on whether he killed his first wife, too.

Thursday, January 10, 2013  Tangerine Bowl is the first to flip the switch on their machines.

Friday, December 28, 2012  Company now seeking other alternatives for sale.

Wednesday, December 19, 2012  Reuters reporting that company could be sold to SPX Corp. by the week's end.

Friday, November 16, 2012  Explaining what happens when you don't weat a seat belt and you feel the effects of that decision some 30 years later.

Friday, October 26, 2012  Company says that it's exploring stratigic alternatives.

Sunday, September 23, 2012  The idea for the new school has been tossed around for years in the district. According to Assistant Principal, Bill Maupin, the previous middle school was built in 1922 and was worn out because of age.

Friday, September 07, 2012  The business manager of the McDonough County Health Department has been arrested for stealing more than $20,000 from the department.

Thursday, August 16, 2012  The Penny Denise Lewis Foundation will sponsor a community festival on Saturday.

Monday, July 16, 2012  Gardner Denver CEO Barry Pennypacker resigns; CFO Michael Larsen named interim.

Tuesday, May 10, 2011  Supporters of the Steven Watkins Memorial Act organized a rally in Springfield Tuesday in support of family law reform.

Friday, March 04, 2011  Central Lee High School equips students with laptops.  Read the story and take our poll.

Friday, November 26, 2010  JC Penny usually has between 30 and 40 employees on handm, Black Friday though it was all hands on deck as 80 employees were working.

Tuesday, September 23, 2008  Next year, the penny will be getting not just one new look but four of them, the first changes to the 1-cent coin in 50 years.