Pick a Name, Any Name

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Posted by Off The Record | Posted in | Posted on Sunday, November 14, 2010

Our local paper has done it again! They have diminished their credibility further. Who edits the paper these days? When going to print, the original owners were certain of the correctness of their final product. Page 6 of the current issue has a single obituary with an incorrect name. A long time Paxton resident or any resident deserves to have their correct name on their own obituary. Just picking a random name to repeat from the other obituaries isn't very professional.

Area residents who recognize the picture know it doesn't match the name printed in the heading. We know the News Gazette doesn't pay top dollar, however this is a bit much. We are all looking forward to next weeks correction.

Our sincere condolences to the family of the deceased. We know the name doesn't match the picture.

Compost

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Posted by Off The Record | Posted in | Posted on Sunday, June 13, 2010


Do you have a compost pile for the environmental benefits or are you just too cheap to pay for garbage pickup?

Another Question

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Posted by Off The Record | Posted in | Posted on Tuesday, May 25, 2010


Our local law enforcement officers are very proud of their portable speed sign. Can it detect the speed of illegal chickens crossing the street?

A Question

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Posted by Off The Record | Posted in | Posted on Sunday, May 16, 2010

What came first?
The Arcade or the subterranean fowl.

I'm in America! I Shouldn't Have to Press 1 for English!

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Posted by Off The Record | Posted in | Posted on Tuesday, April 06, 2010

Switching the U

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Posted by Off The Record | Posted in | Posted on Sunday, April 04, 2010


Long before internet, cell phones, and cable TV people would flood the downtown to socialize on Friday and Saturday nights. That long time honored tradition returned to Paxton last Friday night.

Wasn't it great fun to once again be part of the action downtown? Hundreds of people enjoyed themselves no matter their age or type of transportation. All types of vehicles were making the circuit. Classics, motorcycles, street rods, limos, mini vans, and even a Winnie all were "switching the U." Some people had even "gone to Taft" to visit. Traveling both north and south was slow going due to all the traffic. How long has it been since there were that many people in the downtown? The middle two blocks were crowded with people lined up as if they were watching a parade. The throngs haven't been that large since the "hey days" of the Community Sale.

Since the carefree days of the Model T, generations of locals and visitors from miles around have enjoyed "Dragging Main" in Paxton. A heartfelt thanks to the event's organizers. Their efforts helped many people take a nostalgic trip down memory lane. We hope this time honored tradition is repeated in the future.

Tournament Celebration

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Posted by Off The Record | Posted in | Posted on Tuesday, March 16, 2010

Last weekend the IHSA class I and II boys basketball tournament took place in Peoria. Besides the tournament, there were plenty of other activities taking place throughout the city. Isn't nice to know PBL was well represented at the festivities even though our local team didn't play. The Peoria Police extends their thanks for the extra revenue. The fines collected from our local participants will help defray the police overtime pay.