Griggsville News

By Editor | March 17, 2026 |

Congratulations to GPHS senior, Caramia Martin, on being named the newest Brad Lipcaman Country Financial Student-Athlete of the month! Caramia is the daughter of Greg and Amy Martin. She has been a Tornado cheerleader and softball player all four years of high school and is currently enrolled in the Pike CEO Program. Caramia is enrolled in the Certified Nursing Assistant program at John Wood Community College. She is described as “a hard worker, a go-getter, and unapologetically herself.” After graduation, Caramia plans to attend Quincy University – Blessing Rieman to pursue radiology. Best wishes, Caramia, as you finish out your high school career!
A new community Bible study began yesterday (3/10), at the Griggsville United Methodist Church. The study will continue to meet at 6pm weekly through May 26 in the Good Shepard Hall and is open to all who would like to grow in faith and understanding. For more information, please contact Pastor Robb at [email protected].
The Perry United Methodist Church invites everyone in the community to join them for a potluck dinner this evening (3/11), from 6pm to 8pm. This event is open to all, so bring your favorite dish to share and enjoy a wonderful evening of food, fellowship, and fun. Drinks will be provided.
PACE will be having a fish fry fundraiser this Friday (3/13) from 5 p.m.-8 p.m. in the Perry United Methodist Church basement (106 E. Southy St., Perry). The menu will include catfish fritters, Swai fish, potato chips, baked beans, cole slaw, sloppy joes, bread, dessert and drink all for a free will donation. Carry-outs will be available. For large carry-out orders, please call 217-236-9931.
The Griggsville City Cemetery clean-up day will be this Saturday (3/14) starting at 10am. All flowers, containers, and any decorations must be removed before this Saturday, or they will be disposed of. Shepard hooks may remain. New decorations may be placed after that date and should be within twelve inches of the base, or they will be moved. Absolutely no glass, or it will be thrown away. All volunteers are welcome and appreciated!
The Perry City Cemetery clean-up day will also be this Saturday (3/14). This is for both Perry-McCord and Wilson Cemeteries. All flowers, containers, and winter decorations must be removed. Large black trash cans are located in each cemetery for your convenience. Shepard hooks may remain. New decorations may be placed after that date.
North Pike District Library – Perry Branch workdays are scheduled for March 14 and 21 beginning at 8:30 a.m. each day. Light demolition will be happening and there will be plenty of debris to haul out of the building. All help is appreciated for this final stretch!
If you have news for the community to know, let me know. I would be happy to share it!
“March is the best time to start again, because if the spring can do it, why can’t you?”