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Western Illinois Basketball Begin Doubleheader Tuesday

Western Illinois Basketball Begin Doubleheader Tuesday
MACOMB, Ill. – The final home games of 2011 for both the men and women's basketball programs will be held on Tuesday beginning at 5 pm Western Illinois (3-8, 1-1) women's basketball will attempt to regain the form that earned the Leathernecks a win …
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Area college basketball roundup: Eureka women beat Fontbonne
MACOMB — Southern Utah shot 61.5 percent in a 65-55, Summit League victory at Western Illinois on Saturday at Western Hall. Ceola Clark paced the Leathernecks (9-7, 4-4) with 16 points and recorded one steal to tie Bill Heisler's school career record …
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Two Macomb residents arrested in drug sting
Agents from the West Central Illinois Task Force joined the Macomb Police Department and McDonough County Sheriff's Office in the legal search. Crouch and Whitmore were taken to McDonough County Jail, pending a court appearance.
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OBIT-Laurence Walker “Larry” Grainger
Larry was born October 11, 1945 in Macomb, Illinois, the son of Laurence Wilbur and Mary Eloise (Walker) Grainger. He attended Carthage High School graduating in 1964. He served in the US Army during the Vietnam War. On November 11, 1968, he was united …
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Quincy Herald-Whig | Illinois & Missouri News, SportsArea Roundup: Borgmeyer …

Quincy Herald-Whig | Illinois & Missouri News, SportsArea Roundup: Borgmeyer …
Illini West 52, Macomb 50: The Chargers inched closer to the .500 mark by pulling out a West Central Conference road win. Lauren Gronewold had 22 points and Gracie Bastert added 11 points for the Chargers (9-10, 5-1 WCC). Marshall 55, Hannibal 38: The …
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Two arrested with heroin
Around 4 pm Friday, agents from the West Central Illinois Task Force and investigators from the Macomb Police Department and McDonough County Sheriff's Office executed a search warrant at 508 W. Carroll St. in Macomb. A press release issued by the West …
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Latest Macomb Illinois News

Ninth Annual Environmental Summit Set for April at Western Illinois University
By Anonymous Save the date for the ninth annual Western Illinois University Environmental Summit, set for April 4, 2012 in Macomb. The Macomb event will run from 9 am – 3 pm in the University Union and is open free to the public. …
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Prince Powers Jacks To Victory Over UMKC
UTAH 65, W. ILLINOIS 55: MACOMB, Ill. (AP) — Damon Heuir scored 22 points and Southern Utah shot 61.5 percent in a 65-55 victory over Western Illinois on Saturday night. Ramell Taylor added 21 points and Jackson Stevenett 13 for the Thunderbirds (9-9, …
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Lainie Steelman/THE MCDONOUGH COUNTY VOICE
Mike McGowan, a member of Ukulele Macomb, taught a beginning ukulele class Saturday at Western Illinois Museum. McGowan, a professor in the recreation, park and tourism administration department at Western Illinois University, says the ukulele is …
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Latest Macomb Illinois News

Annabel Wheeler
The daughter of Thaddeus and Nettie (Pace) Allison, Annabel was born in Macomb on Oct. 24, 1913. She went to NcNair Country School, graduated from Macomb High School, and attended Western Illinois State Teachers College. She worked part time for 30 …
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Raymond T. “Ray” Engel
Surviving are sons Nathan (Shirley) Engel, of Ipava, Keith (Linda) Engel, of Macomb and Michael (Marty) Engel, of Quincy; daughter Jill (Chuck) Woody, of Roodhouse; 11 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-granddaughter; and a brother, …
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W. Illinois 67, S. Dakota 44

W. Illinois 67, S. Dakota 44
AP MACOMB, Ill. — Obi Emegano had 20 points and Western Illinois outscored South Dakota by 22 points in the second half of a 67-44 victory Tuesday night. Ceola Clark made five 3-pointers among his 19 points with seven assists for the Leathernecks (7-5 …
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Uncle Kracker Hits Your Hometown on Upcoming Nationwide Tour
Dubbed the "Hometown Tour," the dates get underway Thursday, March 1st at Macomb, Illinois' Forum Live and then continue through April with more dates still to be announced (see itinerary below). Support throughout the tour will come from Southern …
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Climbing the Summit: WIU hoops on a roll
(AP Photo) By DON O'BRIEN MACOMB, Ill. — Ceola Clark never doubted that the Western Illinois University men's basketball team would get things going in the right direction. "We knew if we kept putting in the hard work and that if we kept a positive …
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W. Illinois 68, North Dakota 46

W. Illinois 68, North Dakota 46
AP MACOMB, Ill. — Terell Parks' fourth double-double of the season helped Western Illinois defeat North Dakota for the second time this season with a 68-46 victory Thursday night. Parks had 13 points and 11 rebounds for the Leathernecks (5-4), …
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Emegano's 25 help Western Illinois extend solid start with 73-52 win over …
MACOMB, Ill. — Obi Emegano scored 25 points Tuesday night to lead Western Illinois past Eureka 73-52. Don McAvoy added 14 points and Jack Houpt 10 for the Leathernecks (6-4), who won their second in a row. Dustin Fritsch had a double-double with 11 …
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Oral Roberts to take on Western Illinois
Oral Roberts holds a 17-16 all-time edge over Western Illinois, with five consecutive victories in the series. The Golden Eagles beat Western Illinois three times, including a 68-66 win in Macomb. Oral Roberts returns to Tulsa after the game for a …
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ORU tops Western Illinois in double overtime thriller

ORU tops Western Illinois in double overtime thriller
MACOMB, Ill.-A free throw by Dominique Morrison with 1.4 to go in the second overtime proved the difference as Oral Roberts prevailed 71-70 over Western Illinois, Thursday night. The victory moved ORU to 15-4 with a perfect 7-0 mark in the Summit …
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Uncle Kracker Kicking Off 'Hometown' Tour In March
The band will launch the tour with support from Sonia Leigh and Ty Stone on March 1 in Macomb, Illinois and includes stops in Minneapolis, Indianapolis, Washington, DC; Chicago, Portland, Seattle, Denver, and Mesa, Arizona before wrapping up on April …
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Corless new Western Illinois defensive coordinator

Corless new Western Illinois defensive coordinator
Macomb, IL – Former Arkansas State assistant coach Kevin Corless begins his new duties as Western Illinois' defensive coordinator on Monday. Corless worked the last nine seasons at Arkansas State, the first seven as co- defensive coordinator and the …
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CFB: SDSU Finalizes 2012 Schedule
Following a bye week, SDSU resumes action at Coughlin-Alumni Stadium on Oct. 13 against Western Illinois in the Hall of Fame Game. The Jackrabbits defeated the Leathernecks in Macomb to end the 2011 season and have won all four meetings since joining …
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S. Utah 65, W. Illinois 55
AP MACOMB, Ill. — Damon Heuir scored 22 points and Southern Utah shot 61.5 percent in a 65-55 victory over Western Illinois on Saturday night. Ramell Taylor added 21 points and Jackson Stevenett 13 for the Thunderbirds (9-9, 4-4 Summit League), …
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Honoring the King
… a member of the National Board of NAACP and an officer of the NAACP Illinois State Conference, spoke at Monday at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church's Martin Luther King Jr. Day program, which included songs and prayer. By Lainie Steelman About 50 Macomb …
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