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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
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
The Menard County Historical Society will hold its annual General Membership meeting on Tuesday,...
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