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Pictured left to right Dispatcher Richard Gibbs, Sheriff Bill Huffington, Dispatcher Tammy Betts and Sergeant Zach Hardin. (Submitted photo)

CALHOUN: 2022 Deputy and Dispatchers of the Year announced

January 31, 2023

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PIKE: New 2023 law could alleviate substitute teacher shortage

January 31, 2023

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JERSEY: Closure of cardboard processing mills having noticeable impact on Jerseyville

January 25, 2023

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GREENE: Carrollton dismisses online math teacher

January 25, 2023

Submitted graphic The 24th annual Winchester EMS Chili Cook-off will take place Saturday, Jan. 28. The last two chili cook-offs were canceled because of COVID-19 restrictions and concerns. The chili cook-off is a critical fundraiser for the ambulance service, which relies heavily on fundraisers and donations to assist with operating expenses and the purchase of needed equipment and supplies.

SCOTT: After a 2 year hiatus, the Winchester EMS Chili Cook-off is back

January 25, 2023

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CALHOUN: County Board approves interim Supervisor of Assessments

January 24, 2023

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PIKE: County board accepts resignation of John Birch

January 24, 2023

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CALHOUN: Calhoun County Sheriff releases statement on Protect Illinois Communities Act

January 17, 2023

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Parts of SAFE-T Act going into effect

January 4, 2023

Submitted graphic At the Tuesday, Dec. 27, Pike County board meeting, board members approved the placement of a mural on the side of the Pike County Government Building in Pittsfield. The mural is to be completed by Springfield’s Free Sky Studios, and it will not be funded by any public funds.The concept design provided by Free Sky Studios features the natural beauty of Pike County and images of New Philadelphia founder Frank McWorter and Zebulon Pike, after whom the county is named.

PIKE: County board moves forward with mural proposal; schedules payroll audit

January 3, 2023

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Warriors lose close game in the fourth Austin Andre Calhoun News Herald The Calhoun Warriors boys varsity basketball team competed in a neutral tournament game versus the Beardstown Tigers on Saturday, Jan. 30. The Warriors would lose the game 78-51. The Warriors got off to a promising start in the first quarter, over taking the Tigers with 16 points and holding them to just 10 points. Despite the positive showing to start the game, the winning spirit within the Warriors team faded in the second quarter, as the Tigers rallied with 21 points. They pounced on the Warriors,who found it difficult to contain the Tigers offense. The tone was set from this point on, as the Warriors concluded the second quarter with 11 points. Heading into halftime, the score stood at 31-27. Eyeing a potentially advantageous quarter, the Warriors came back in the third quarter with 15 points. However, they fell three points shy of the lead, and trailed 49-42. The game didn’t stay close for long heading into the fourth quarter, as the Tigers dropped 22 points on the Warriors, who found themselves handicapped and unable to make a dent on the box score. By quarter’s end, the Warriors had lost 78-51. Notable players for the Warriors were Chase Ralston with 21 points, and Chase Caselton with 20 points. The Warriors played two other tournament games against the Triopia Trojans and South Fulton Rebels. The Warriors lost to the Triopia Trojans 65-49 on Tuesday, Jan. 24, and won against the Rebels 50-42 on Friday, Jan. 27. The Warriors are currently 7-16 as of writing.

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