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On Tuesday, Nov. 8, McDonough County residents will decide between the two sheriff candidates: Nick Petitgout (R) and Mark Clark (I).

Humane Society gets large donation Patrick Stout, Voice Correspondent Voice Correspondent MACOMB — Humane Society of McDonough County President Bonnie Smith Skripps said this week that her group has received a $4,000 donation from RWE Renewables, a new wind farm organizer. The money will go toward building a new county animal shelter. The county boards planning committee was also told Thursday by Animal Control Assistant Joe Rossmiller that the shelter was overrun by 49 cats in March. After ...

Schwerer appoints committees Voice Correspondent MACOMB — Newly re-elected McDonough County Board Chairman Scott Schwerer has announced committee appointments for the next two years. Committee chairmen include Joe Eerlandson for law and legal, Travis Hiel for finance, Larry Aurelio for building and grounds, David Cortelyou for road and bridge, Letha Clark for human resources and planning, and Dave Nissen for ESDA and claims. Committee membership assignments include: Marcia Twaddle to building...