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Sunday, May 19, 2013  ABATE of Illinois and Kelly's restaurant teamed up for the 25th annual poker run and bike show awareness weekend on May 18 and 19.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  Money will be used to put syntehtic turf feild in the North Campus soccer complex.

Thursday, May 09, 2013  Police reports and court documents paint a picture of a young man who appears to have made a fatally flawed decision in the heat of the moment.

Tuesday, April 30, 2013  'Why not live truthfully?': NBA's Jason Collins comes out, prompted in part by Boston bombings

Thursday, April 18, 2013  April 18, 2013 Kelton Christopher James Peter would have celebrated his first birthday.

Friday, April 12, 2013  Voters in the Nauvoo-Colusa school district said "no" to a tax increase on APril 9th.

Wednesday, March 27, 2013  In beach-loving Brazil, the disabled defy even paralysis to ride the waves

Saturday, March 23, 2013  A week after nationals, Palmyra archers reflect on their victories and prepare for the future.

Monday, March 11, 2013  The Smithsonian Institute created a travelling exhibit called "Hometown Teams."

Wednesday, March 06, 2013  Flyers call policy allowing small knives, baseball bats, golf clubs on planes 'common sense'

Tuesday, March 05, 2013  National Rifle Association will be primary sponsor of NASCAR Sprint Cup race in Texas in April

Friday, March 01, 2013  Marion County kids are becoming known as nationwide competitors in archery. Each year, a group of kids team together at Butch's Sports World in Palmyra.

Thursday, February 28, 2013  The days of changing clocks twice a year could come to an end under a proposal pending in the Missouri Legislature.

Thursday, February 21, 2013  It's not the Hunger Games, but a Palmyra Teenager is getting national attention for prowess with a bow and arrow.

Tuesday, February 19, 2013  US and Iran finally find common ground in fight to preserve Olympic wrestling