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Entries sought for photo contest

Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs is encouraging young photographers to submit photos by the June 27 deadline for a contest celebrating visions of agriculture in the state.
Provided by REBECCA CISCO Jun 22, 2017 11:21 AM
Benton's Toler Cinema sold

After six years, Benton may finally get a theater back.
BY HOLLY KEE Jun 21, 2017 11:26 AM
Volleyers win at Christopher Homecoming

The 'Golden State Volleyers' won the first 18-and-older volleyball tournament at the Christopher Homecoming Sunday, June 4.
Jun 21, 2017 3:50 AM
Rend Lake College to offer miner training courses

Two training courses for local miners are coming to the Rend Lake College campus this summer. An annual refresher course will be held Thursday, June 29. Next month, a surface-only new miner training course will meet Monday, July 17 to Wednesday, July 19.
By ReAnne Palmer Jun 21, 2017 3:46 AM
Blueberries add more than color to Miller Farms

Miller Farms is enjoying success with blueberries at its Campbell Hill location.
BY HOLLY KEE Jun 14, 2017 5:00 AM
"Relay for Life" held in Benton

The Franklin County Relay for Life held its main event Saturday at the Benton Civic Center.
Jun 14, 2017 5:00 AM
Bids sought for new tiny house

The "tiny house", described as a fully functioning house in condensed form, is a product of the first-ever multi-school district construction trades class, which included students from Benton, Christopher and Sesser-Valier high schools.
Provided by Regional Office of Education No. 21 Jun 14, 2017 5:00 AM
'Ranger' to be on job within weeks

The city's newest police "officer" will soon be graduating from the state's police academy and prepared to fight crime in Benton.
BY RICK HAYES Jun 14, 2017 5:00 AM
Severin presents Blue Book to library

State Rep. Dave Severin, R-Benton, held his first satellite office hours June 7.
Jun 14, 2017 5:00 AM
Locals kick it up at Cajun Fest

Huge crowds turned out for Pheasant Hollow's 2017 Cajun Fest.
Jun 9, 2017 12:54 AM

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