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Your notification has been saved. There was a problem saving your notification. {{description}} Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Save Manage followed notifications Close Followed notifications Please log in to use this feature Log In Don't have an account? Sign Up Today Related to this story Former Lake Land College trustee discusses his 37 years of service Former Trustee MIke Sullivan discusses his 37 years of service on the Lake Land College Board of Trustees while being honored Monday evening. Today in history: March 8 In 1817, the New York Stock & Exchange Board, which had its beginnings in 1792, was formally organized. Today in sports history: March 8 In 1971, Joe Frazier wins the world heavyweight title with a unanimous 15-round decision over Muhammad Ali at New York’s Madison Square Garden. Glancing Back for March 7: Vincennes gets Cal Ripken World Series Oh how times have changed. Or have they? 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Former Lake Land College trustee discusses his 37 years of service Former Trustee MIke Sullivan discusses his 37 years of service on the Lake Land College Board of Trustees while being honored Monday evening.
Today in history: March 8 In 1817, the New York Stock & Exchange Board, which had its beginnings in 1792, was formally organized.
Today in sports history: March 8 In 1971, Joe Frazier wins the world heavyweight title with a unanimous 15-round decision over Muhammad Ali at New York’s Madison Square Garden.
Glancing Back for March 7: Vincennes gets Cal Ripken World Series Oh how times have changed. Or have they? Take a glance at local stories from years past.
Glancing Back for March 6: Charleston to issue dance hall licenses Oh how times have changed. Or have they? Take a glance at local stories from years past.
Glancing Back for March 5: Upbeat EIU fans welcome home NCAA tourney-bound men's basketball team Oh how times have changed. Or have they? Take a glance at local stories from years past.
Glancing Back for March 4: 13 agencies interest in Charleston hospital building offices Oh how times have changed. Or have they? Take a glance at local stories from years past.
Glancing Back for March 9: Jefferson Elementary flag has flown over U.S. Capitol, Jefferson's home Oh how times have changed. Or have they? Take a glance at local stories from years past.