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Patrick A. Finnegan unloads 494 W. Sixth St., Braidwood
On Nov. 12, Elijah Atkinson purchased a property at 494 W. Sixth St., Braidwood from Patrick A. Finnegan.

Ronald Edward Kaulen, 90, Veteran and Skilled Tradesman, Passes Away

Ronald Edward Kaulen passed away on Nov. 13. Below is the obituary.

Braidwood Spartan 11U travel team seeking players for 2025 season

The Braidwood Spartan 11U travel baseball team is looking to fill three spots on their roster for the upcoming 2025 season. The team is holding tryouts for the part-time travel team, with practices set to begin in December.

355 white students enrolled in Reed-Custer High School in 2022-23 school year

In Reed-Custer High School, 84.7% of students enrolled in the 2022-23 school year identified as white.
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Enrollment Analysis: Hispanic students comprised 10.3% of Reed-Custer Middle School’s student body in 2022-23 school year

28 Hispanic students were enrolled in Reed-Custer Middle School in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Betty Lea Cordes, 78, of Maroa, IL, Passes Away

Betty Lea Cordes passed away on Nov. 20. Below is the obituary.

Former RCHS Comet featured at SMSU Wrestling

Former Comet wrestler Kody Marschner was recently highlighted in a publication by Southwest Minnesota State University (SMSU) Wrestling.

Brenda Jo Bumpous, 75, of Braidwood, IL, Passes Away

Brenda Jo Bumpous passed away on Nov. 21. Below is the obituary.

260 N Center St., Braidwood sold by James Colbert

On Nov. 22, Drew E Cromp and Amber Nicole Purkart purchased a property at 260 N Center St., Braidwood from James Colbert.

Sara N. Lewis-Armstrong, 45, of Carbon Hill, IL, Remembered for Her Kindness and Work Ethics

Sara Nicole Lewis-Armstrong passed away on Nov. 23. Below is the obituary.

Francis J. Jirousek, 89, of Custer Park, IL, Remembered for Service and Family

Francis J. Jirousek passed away on Nov. 23. Below is the obituary.

Enrollment Analysis: white students comprised 87.9% of Reed-Custer Middle School’s student body in 2022-23 school year

In Reed-Custer Middle School, 87.9% of students enrolled in the 2022-23 school year identified as white.

Week starting November 17: High School Sports Results

Scores from high school matches games during the week starting November 17.

168 Eon Lane, Braidwood sold by Stauner (trust)

On Nov. 26, David W. and Barbara S. Childs purchased a property at 168 Eon Lane, Braidwood from Stauner (trust).

199 Fossil Cove Lane, Braidwood acquired by Eli and Michelle Painter

A property at 199 Fossil Cove Lane, Braidwood was sold on Nov. 26 by Dan Mize for $155,000. The buyers were Eli and Michelle Painter.

Reed-Custer Elementary School Education: 89 Hispanic students were enrolled in 2022-23 school year

89 Hispanic students were enrolled in Reed-Custer Elementary School in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Dale Edward Tyler, 66, of Braceville, IL, Remembered for His Love of Outdoors and Helping Others

Dale Edward Tyler passed away on Nov. 29. Below is the obituary.

Diana Lynn Klover, 65, of Braceville, IL, Remembered For Her Love of Family and Care

Diana Lynn Klover passed away on Nov. 30. Below is the obituary.

Weekly high school sports recap: week starting November 24

Scores from high school matches games during the week starting November 24.

James Kawell acquires 130 Dogwood Lane, Braidwood, appraised at $62,000

A property at 130 Dogwood Lane, Braidwood was sold on Nov. 7 by Jody Peacock for $62,000. The buyer was James Kawell.
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