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Terry Kelley and Butch Aguilar had the honor of opening the banquet by posting the colors. R. Guerrero, photo.

Terry Kelley and Butch Aguilar had the honor of opening the banquet by posting the colors. R. Guerrero, photo.

Chamber names its annual award winners

News Staff
Thursday, March 12, 2026
Body The Menard County Chamber of Commerce held its annual awards banquet last week,...
CONGRATULATIONS to Menard Emergency Management Coordinator (EMC) Je Whitson, left, on receiving the distinguished Citizen of the Year Award at the Chamber of Commerce's annual banquet last week. Chamber board member Tyler Wagner, right, presents the plaque. See page 8 for additional awards. Raque Guerrero, photo.

CONGRATULATIONS to Menard Emergency Management Coordinator (EMC) Je Whitson, left, on receiving the distinguished Citizen of the Year Award at the Chamber of Commerce's annual banquet last week. Chamber board member Tyler Wagner, right, presents the plaque. See page 8 for additional awards. Raque Guerrero, photo.

Citizen of the Year

News Staff
Thursday, March 12, 2026
Body Citizen of the Year
A postcard from 1911 shows the Menard Train Depot which now serves as the local museum. Donations to the Menard County Historical Society are welcomed and tax deductible, and will go toward continuing the preservation and recognition of Menard.

A postcard from 1911 shows the Menard Train Depot which now serves as the local museum. Donations to the Menard County Historical Society are welcomed and tax deductible, and will go toward continuing the preservation and recognition of Menard.

Historical Society to hold annual general membership meeting on 3/17

News Staff
Thursday, March 12, 2026
Body The Menard County Historical Society will hold its annual General Membership...
BESS Info Roundup by TMN

BESS Info Roundup by TMN

BESS info roundup

Paige Wright
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Body In several capacities-- the newspaper, property owners, non-profit groupies,...
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