On Tuesday, November 10th, Associate Judge Mark A. Fellheimer (right) announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for Circuit Judge of the 11th Judicial Circuit. The 11th Judicial Circuit includes Ford, McLean, Livingston, Woodford and Logan Counties. This is an at-large judgeship to be elected by the voters in all five counties. The primary election is March 15th, 2016 and Judge Fellheimer seeks to fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Circuit Judge Charles Reynard. Fellheimer was accompanied for the announcement made at the Logan County Courthouse by retired Logan County Resident Circuit Judge David Coogan.

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On Tuesday, St. Clara's Manor honored it residents who have served in the armed forces with a special gathering. All residents were invited to join in the celebration of the veterans that included a patriotic cake and singing of patriotic music accompanied by Eleanor Gunderman. One highlight of the day was a special display of the residents who are veterans set up for all to see.

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On Saturday, Lincoln High School senior Austin Swarts competed in the Submission Challenge League's Submission Fighting Championship in St. Louis. Austin stepped up to the 150-pound weight class in the Adult Open Division and chalked up multiple wins including a win by rear naked choke in the semifinals of the Gi tournament and a win by guillotine choke in the semifinals of the No-Gi tournament. Austin placed 2nd in both tournaments to cap off a very successful 2015 submission fighting season which saw Austin claim five separate Championship Golds.

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