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Acord resigns; Budget appropriations approved
By ERIN SANSON Enquirer~Democrat Reporter The County Board met on Tuesday, Aug. 8 for its regularly scheduled meeting. There were only 17 board members in attendance as board member Matt Acord resigned from his position on Aug. 1 citing a change in work schedule which conflicted with his board duties as the reason. There is…
Read MoreDorchester Homecoming celebrates its 62nd year
On Friday, Aug. 5 at the annual Dorchester Homecoming a cornhole tournament was held and run by the Jersey Country Cornhole. The first place team was All Hikes Matter. BY: Erin Sanson Coal County Times Reporter The 62nd Dorchester Homecoming was held August 5-7 with activities and fun for all ages to enjoy. On Friday,…
Read MoreNed Ray Newingham
Ned Ray Newingham was born on Feb. 11, 1945 to Clarence and Rosa (Henson) Newingham in White Hall. Ned met Sylvia Clark and they were married on June 27, 1986. He was a tree trimmer for Ansplundh Tree Service and Illinois Power until 1979 when he became self-employed as a carpenter, tree trimmer and owner/operator…
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