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Author tells of the healing power of horses
At an early age, Kim Meeder learned how it felt to be knocked down by a sudden, powerful blow, which left her feeling crushed and helpless.
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Defense seeks to suppress evidence based on seized computer in child porn case
DECATUR - Associate Judge Timothy Steadman took under advisement Friday a motion by John E. Bell, 58, to suppress evidence that was seized Oct. 20, 2008, by Macon County sheriff's deputies that led to him being charged with two counts of possession of child pornography.
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Filing deadline for primary election clears up campaign picture
About a year from now, Illinoisans will know who is going to be their governor and who will represent them in Springfield and Washington, D.C.
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Local questions about H1N1 focus on prevention outside risk groups, vaccine safety
DECATUR - From those battling H1N1 influenza to people trying to prevent infection in themselves and their families, the prevailing flu strain is still on just about everyone's radar.
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Downtown Franklin Mall building auctioned for $117,000
DECATUR - The Franklin Mall building, which housed a shopping mall on the southern edge of the city's downtown district for four decades, was sold at auction Saturday for $117,000.
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Legacy of Learning banquet to honor five alumni of Decatur public schools
DECATUR - Dayle Cochran Irwin is the third generation of her family to go through Oglesby School, Roosevelt Middle School and Stephen Decatur High School, and her own son barely missed the same path. The summer before he entered kindergarten, Oglesby closed.
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House passes its version of health care overhaul
WASHINGTON - In a victory for President Obama, the Democratic-controlled House narrowly passed landmark health care legislation Saturday night to expand coverage to tens of millions who lack it and place tough new restrictions on the insurance industry. Republican opposition was nearly un…
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On cue: State pool and darts tournament fills Decatur Conference Center and Hotel
DECATUR - With the help of 38 pool tables and more than 20 dart boards, the Decatur Conference Center and Hotel was transformed into the perfect venue for the Illinois Team Pool and Dart Association's 14th annual tournament, said Sam Westgate, association president.
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Eisenhower Class of 1963 finds its ties still bind, grow stronger
DECATUR - Bill Boedecker, 64, is the kind of guy who keeps in touch with his high school classmates by attending his class reunion every five years.
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Taxi service solves travel dilemma for an aging driver
Dear Abby: Several years ago, I realized that my mother's eyesight and reflexes weren't what they once were, but she insisted on remaining behind the wheel. She was afraid of losing her independence if she gave up driving. Then she had a traffic accident that shook her enough to make her …
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Chew on this: No sweet gum balls
Most people have a love/hate relationship with sweet gum trees. They love the unique leaf shape, with its five- to seven-pointed star, and the colorful red, yellow or purple shades the leaves turn in autumn. But they hate the seeds or sweet gum balls with their spiny projections that form…
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Hot topic: More homeowners looking to wood stoves for heat, but do they save money?
For 23 years, Julie Gore has heated her Ada, Ohio, home with a wood-burning stove. When the old one wore out, she didn't hesitate to buy another for her family room.
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Sullivan center's open for kids when school day ends
SULLIVAN - Matt Kracht knows "Field of Dreams" is just a movie.
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Stoves a hot topic for homeowners
Stoves as secondary heating sources are growing in popularity, and come in two basic varieties: wood stoves and pellet stoves.
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After-school lessons
SULLIVAN - Matt Kracht knows that "Field of Dreams" is just a movie.
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Decatur looking to upgrade technology in council chambers
DECATUR - City staff will be looking at modernizing the outdated audiovisual technology in city council chambers, City Manager Ryan McCrady said.
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Decatur teachers embrace online tools to track student progress
DECATUR - Teachers gathered around desks meant for students, all eyes intent on a sheaf of papers.
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Decatur man faces seven counts of possession of child pornography
DECATUR - A 21-year-old Decatur man has been charged with seven counts of possession of child pornography in Macon County Circuit Court after police served a search warrant at his home Sept. 13 and allegedly found pornographic pictures on his computer.
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Mayor helping re-energize Argenta and community activities
ARGENTA - Mayor Deena Bowman is readying her community for some changes.
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Text messages help lead to arrest of robbers
DECATUR - Two Decatur men are charged with robbery and attempted residential burglary in Macon County Circuit Court for allegedly stealing $1,900 from a female acquaintance Oct. 22 and trying to break into her apartment that day.
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