By Verna Slate, Williamson County Bureau
JOHNSTON CITY — A Johnston City senior has earned a prestigious national scholarship, the Southern Illinoisan reported, a bright spot for a small district that doesn't often land in headlines for good news.
Further detail on the scholarship program and the student's plans wasn't included beyond the Southern Illinoisan's report. But in a county where the school-related stories making the rounds this month have mostly involved investigations and resignations, a Johnston City kid earning national recognition is worth its own line in the paper — plain and simple, no caveats needed.
— Compiled from reporting by the Southern Illinoisan.
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