Taylorville Daily News News

Miller Media Group President Randal J. Miller Celebrating 40 Years in Radio June 1

2013-05-25T05:00:00Z

(Taylorville)—Miller Media Group president Randal J. Miller will celebrate his 40th anniversary in the radio business, with a 5-hour program featuring his family and many of his mentors that have helped him in his 40 year career. The show will ...

Shelby County State's Attorney Sends Child Sex Offender to Prison

2013-05-25T05:00:00Z

Shelby County State's Attorney Gina Vonderheide announced Friday afternoon, that Robert Miller was sentenced to 18 months in the Illinois Department of Corrections, for felony Unlawful Residency of a Child Sex Offender. Vonderheide said that in addit...

Big Fundraiser Going on to Save Roseland Theater

2013-05-24T08:30:00Z

The Roseland Theater in Pana is on the verge of being shut down. With the recent changes in technology and films being switched over to a digital format, owners Jeff and Julie Eisentraut must raise the money to purchase a digital projector or they ma...

Congressman Davis Supports Keystone Pipeline Project

2013-05-24T14:30:00Z

The U.S. House of Representatives this week voted 241 to 175 to declare that no presidential permit will be needed to okay the controversial Keystone Pipeline project. Representative Rodney Davis of Taylorville says there has been enough red tape del...

Work Starts in June On CTI Upgrade

2013-05-23T16:15:00Z

Taylorville will soon be one of the very few high tech cities in the nation offering increased internet speeds. Computer Techniques will begin construction next month on a project designed to bring fiber optic internet technology to Taylorville...

Assumption Resident Given 12 Years for Meth Charge

2013-05-23T15:45:00Z

An Assumption resident has been sentenced to 12 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections after entering a negotiated plea Wednesday morning. 21-year-old Timothy M. West pleaded guilty to a charge of unlawful participation on methamph...

Two Taylorville Residents Arrested on Drug Charges

2013-05-23T15:15:00Z

Two Taylorville residents are being held at the Christian County Correctional Center after being arrested on drug charges. On Wednesday May 22nd, the Taylorville Police Department officers brought a state authorized search warrant to the home of 40-y...

Public's Help Needed in Break-ins

2013-05-22T19:30:00Z

A series of vehicle break-ins in Christian County has prompted Sheriff Bruce Kettelkamp to seek the public's help. Sheriff Kettlekamp says if you see anything unusual, don't hesitate to call police: [audio:sheriffbreakins052213.mp3]comment here[/aud...

Shelbyville Manor to Host Stroke Awareness Luncheon

2013-05-22T16:30:00Z

The Shelbyville Manor is hosting a Stroke Awareness Luncheon at noon on May 30th. Kristy Gordon, the Director of marketing and sales at Shelbyville Manor, tells Regional Radio News about what will be going on during the luncheon: [audio:SvilleManor0...

Davis: Disaster Relief for Oklahoma

2013-05-22T15:15:00Z

The full impacts of the tragic storms in Oklahoma are still being realized. U.S. Congressman Rodney Davis of Taylorville says disaster relief in situations like this is a good use of federal funds: [audio:davisokcity052213.mp3]comment here[/audio] ...

Crews: We're Prepared for Storm Disasters

2013-05-22T15:10:00Z

The city of Moore, Oklahoma is trying to recover after a devastating tornado went through the town on Monday killing 24 and leaving about 24-thousand homes destroyed. Acting Fire Chief Mike Crews told Regional Radio News that a tornado like the one i...

Christian County Board Recognizes Several Retirees

2013-05-22T01:45:00Z

The Christian County Board acknowledge several early retirements at their meeting Tuesday night. Those who were recognized were: Jim Brown, Denise McCullough, Joe McAvoy, Allen Sims, Ruth Tucker, Anita Lemanski, and Bev Merano. All were presented w...

Farm Bureaus Prepare for Summer Ag Institute

2013-05-21T15:30:00Z

Christian County and Macon County Farm Bureaus are teaming up for the Summer Ag Institute which is a three day presentation for teachers to inform them how they can use agriculture in their classroom. Teachers will earn 18 continuing education credit...

Food Bank Visits Mt. Auburn

2013-05-21T14:30:00Z

The Central Illinois Mobile Food Pantry visited Mt. Auburn Saturday. Several tons of food was given away to the need. Kayleigh Friend of the Food Pantry says they are able to get a lot of food from grocery stores that have passed their expiration dat...

Taylorville Schools Prepare For Move Over Summer

2013-05-21T14:30:00Z

The maintenance staff in the Taylorville School District has a busy summer ahead of them as they prepare to move classrooms out of South School due to its closing. Kindergarten, first and second grade will be moving into North; third and fourth will ...

Taylorville City Council Honors 2 Citizens, Makes Appointments, Hears Litigation

2013-05-20T05:00:00Z

The Taylorville City Council conducted a lot of business in their 40-minute meeting Monday night at City Hall. Joe Hauser of the Taylorville Planning and Zoning Commission, brought to aldermen 2 recommendations. The first was a request to tabl...

Cancer Prevention Study at Taylorville High School

2013-05-20T21:10:00Z

The American Cancer Society’s Research Program is inviting men and women between the ages of 30 and 65 years who have never personally been diagnosed with cancer to join their Cancer Prevention Study-3. The purpose of CPS-3 is to better...

Boat Capsizes on Sangchris Lake

2013-05-20T16:30:00Z

The Taylorville Fire Department received a call around 7:30pm Sunday for two missing people after a boat capsized on Sangchris Lake. The dive team was sent out but when they arrived, the two people were reportedly found on land with no injuries....

Manners Park to Host Day Camp

2013-05-20T16:30:00Z

It won't be long before the kids will be out for summer, and if you're looking for a place for them during the day, you may want to consider the Manners Park Day Camp. Bailey Hancock, Recreation Director for the Park District, says they keep the kids...

Chamber to Update Community Calendar

2013-05-20T16:15:00Z

The Greater Taylorville Chamber of Commerce is looking to update its Community Calendar. Chamber President and CEO Patty Hornbuckle says it helps local organizations plan their events: [audio:pattycommcal051713.mp3]comment here[/audio] Find o...