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Nancy Jonas | Obituaries | riponpress.com

Nancy A. Jonas, age 91, of Ripon, WI, passed away on Wednesday, June 21, 2023 with her loving family by her side. Nancy was born in Ripon, Wisconsin on August 22, 1931, the daughter of William and Lucille (Briske) Ninneman. She graduated from the Ripon High School, then furthered her...

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June 23, 2023

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Here’s how to find interesting volunteer opportunities

QUESTION: Can you recommend some good organizations or websites for locating interesting volunteer opportunities? I’ve been doing some volunteer work since I retired last year, but most of the jobs I’ve tried haven’t been fun or satisfying. ANSWER: For many retirees, finding a volunteer opportunity that meets their interests, utilizes...

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June 18, 2023

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The rarity for one Central Illinois town?

Question: Of the thousands of words in the English language, only three English words, according to Webster, begin with the letters “dw,” a number bumped up to at least four if you include proper nouns and names, and specifically one Central Illinois town. Can you name the dw- words? Answer:...

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June 18, 2023

Hartlepool

Just how clever was Abe Lincoln in Metamora?

Question: Across from the courthouse in downtown Metamora are the statues of Abe Lincoln and a woman, Melissa Goings. Abe we know, but why is Goings there? Answer: In an 1857 trial in Metamora at which Goings was accused of killing her abusive husband, her lawyer, Lincoln, believed the killing...

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