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Merle Dean Weaver × Sign Up Today and Support Local Journalism Enjoy more articles from Central Illinois’ Most Trusted Information Source. Subscribers can log in for unlimited digital access Log in Sign up {{featured_button_text}} {{featured_button_text}} CLINTON — Merle Dean Weaver 91 of Clinton, Illinois passed away 8:20 PM May 6, 2020 at Hickory Point Christian Village, […]
Overlooked No More: Bessie Coleman, Pioneering African-American Aviatrix
Advertisement In 1921 Coleman became the first black woman in the United States to earn a pilot’s license, then barnstormed around the country thrilling audiences and inspiring later generations. Bessie Coleman in 1923. She learned how to fly in France after no pilot in the United States would give her lessons.Credit…George Rinhart/Corbis, via Getty Images […]
Jessica Korda advances to final of LPGA eTour Live
Jessica Korda advanced to the championship match of the LPGA eTour Live virtual tournament with a 1-up victory over Angel Yin on Wednesday. Playing on the back nine of the virtual version of the Merion Golf Club, Korda finished off her victory when Yin conceded a short putt on the ninth hole. Yin made things […]