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Pana High School May Students of the Month

Pana High School May Students of the Month

PANA — Pana High School has announced its Students of the Month for May. They are, from left, Carley Nicolaides, freshman; Madison Davis, sophomore; Jaycie Funneman, junior; Issabelle Reed, senior; and Jennifer Mathis, Peoples Bank and Trust representative which sponsors the award. Submitted Photo Read Article

Pana; T-ville featured in IHSA State Track and Field meet

Pana; T-ville featured in IHSA State Track and Field meet

CHARELSTON — Pana and Taylorville boys track and field teams were both featured in the IHSA State meet for 1A and 2A respectively. PHS senior Sam Sims headlined for the Panthers while senior Drake Howard, sophomore Liam Bettis and junior David Shafer represented the Tornadoes. PANA Pana senior Sam Sims participated in the High Jump event. He notched a third place finish reaching a peak height of 1.94 meters. TAYLORVILLE Drake Howard was just shy…Read Article

Sacred Heart school announces fourth quarter Honor Roll

Sacred Heart school announces fourth quarter Honor Roll

PANA — Pana Sacred Heart announces its honor roll for the fourth nine weeks of the 2024-25 school year. Exceptional Honor – All A’s High Honor – All A’s, 1-2 B’s Honor – 4 A’s, 3 B’s Honorable Mention – 3 A’s, 4 B’s EIGHTH GRADE Exceptional Honor Lainey Clavin Kylee Gatons High Honor Elcie Coleman Sawyer Coleman Elaine Kingery Rowan Lynch Lane Warren Honor Greyson Bauman Harper Holthaus Honorable Addison Beyers Joli Morrison Cash Pol…Read Article

Pana Council says ‘no’ to liquor license for third time

Tom Latonis Breeze-Courier Writer PANA — They say the third time’s a charm – except if you’re Impulse Gaming and you’re trying to apply to the city of Pana for a liquor license. During the Tuesday, May 27, meeting of the Pana City Council, members – for the third time – denied a liquor license for the for their location in the former Cindy’s Country Kitchen on the city’s east side. For the second time, the business, Impulse Vaping, a tobacco-typ…Pana · Pana Read Article

A Tractor Pull for physics class in Pana

PANA — Jayden Stone, left and Parker Durham, right, tied for top durby car. Submitted Photos PANA — Tess Casner pulled the most weight, 650 grams, in Ashley Keeling’s eighth grade class. PANA — Ms. Ashley Keeling’s eighth grade students learned about Newton’s Laws of Motion recently. In order to help them fully conceptualize the lessons, Keeling had the students construct a “tractor” that can pull a wagon. They go through the construction proces…Pana · Pana Read Article

Pana man arrested for multiple sexual charges against a child

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PANA, Ill. (WAND) - A 44-year-old Pana man has been arrested for criminal sexual crimes against a child.Pana · Pana Read Article

Pana School Board approves second demo contract

Tom Latonis Breeze-Courier Writer PANA — The Pana School Board held its regular monthly meeting on Monday night, May 19, in the Library of Pana High School and approved a second demolition contract – this one for Lincoln Elementary School – which is set to begin shortly. Steve’s Trucking of Decatur – the same company which is in the process of bringing down Washington Elementary School – was awarded the contract with a bid of $278,750. They were…Pana · Pana Read Article

Rochkes of Pana receives ISA Scholarship

PANA — On May 12, 2025, Sheriff Bruce Kettelkamp and Chief Deputy Jim Baker presented Lilly Rochkes, of Pana, with one of the Illinois Sheriffs’ Association Academic Scholarships.“Ms. Rochkes was selected from a number of highly qualified applicants in the Christian County area, and we commend all of them for participating in this process,” said Sheriff Kettelkamp. “Illinois Sheriffs consider this scholarship program to be an investment in the f…Pana · Pana Read Article

Students from Pana rock on at Advocacy Day at Students of Innovation event

PANA — Students from Pana Elementary School participated in Students for Innovation: Advocacy Day, an event that is dedicated to showcasing forward-thinking K-12 students and the innovative projects shaping their classrooms. Hosted by Illinois Digital Educators Alliance, the event brought together young minds to advocate for the importance of funding education in order to support creativity, problem-solving, and future-ready learning.During the …Pana · Pana Read Article

Candice “Candy” Law, 68, Pana

Candice “Candy” Law, 68, of Pana passed away Wednesday, May 14, 2025 in her home, surrounded by her family. She was born July 29, 1956 in Pana, to the late Wallace & Ruth (Eggerman) Lesko. Candy married Kerwin Law on September 20, 1985 in Buckeye Church and he survives in Pana. Candy received an associate degree from Lake Land College and worked as a paraprofessional at Pana Elementary School for 30 years. She was a member of the First Church of…Pana · Pana Read Article

Pumpkin growing contest to aid scholarship fund

PANA — A unique type of contest is going to be the means of helping to fund a scholarship for young people who are interested in making the building trades a career in Pana. The family of the late Greg Weddle is sponsoring a pumpkin growing contest this year to benefit a scholarship fund named for the late Pana pipe-fitter. It is called the Greg Weddle Memorial Trade School Scholarship and it will be available to a Pana High School senior who en…Pana · Pana Read Article

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