CLASSIFIEDS – June 22, 2022
FOR RENT – GREENE For rent – in Carrollton 2 bedroom, 1 bath apartment in 55+ community. Attached 1 car, w/d hook-ups, covered patio, no smoking. $875 per/mo. includes trash pickup, lawn maintenance and snow removal. 425-418-9730. 6.22.22 FOR RENT – PIKE FOR RENT – Large country home located southeast of El Dara. Phone 217-888-6834.…
Read MoreGREENE: Carrollton set to increase water deposit/shut off fees
By Carmen Ensinger Members of the Carrollton Water and Sewer Committee met Tuesday, June 14 at City Hall to discuss the possibility of increasing the deposit to get the water turned on for those moving into rental houses.
Read MoreFlower child
Shirley Thornton chats with Racheal Albrecht, proprietor of Berdan Flowers, about all of the cute wildlife found in the country, especially the deer, who also admires Albrecht’s flowers. Thornton was having Albrecht put together a bouquet of flowers for her office in the courthouse during the Artisan’s Market held on the courthouse lawn Saturday morning.…
Read MoreJury trial on tap this week in sexual assault case
By Carmen Ensinger Jury selection began Tuesday morning in the trial of 23-year-old Tanner L. Schofield of Carrollton.
Read MoreCarrollton teacher and coach charged with DUI
By Carmen Ensinger Another Carrollton teacher has run afoul of the law and will be facing a judge in Greene County Circuit Court.
Read MoreSweet selections
There were plenty of sweets to choose from Friday morning during the Artisan’s Market held on the courthouse lawn in Carrollton Saturday morning. There were several different types of vendors on hand, including a couple who had a variety of different sweets. Kylie Slagle and her son, Myles, choose a few items to enjoy over…
Read MoreNorth Greene looks at food service option
By Carmen Ensinger The North Greene School District is considering going with a food service program to provide school meals for the children this coming year.
Read MoreMeet your Greene County Candidates
Candidates were sent a survey by the River County News Regional Editor, each with the same list of questions. The following does not represent the entire list of candidates, these are the only ones who responded.
Read MoreDarwin Sponsler Blackketter | 84 | Bethalto
Darwin Sponsler Blackketter, 84, of Bethalto, passed away on Wednesday, June 15, 2022, after a courageous battle with cancer, at his residence with his family by his side under the care of BJC Hospice. He was born on April 2, 1938, in White Hall, IL, the son of Claude and Della (Sponsler) Blackketter. Darwin married…
Read MorePaul Linden Roady | 91 | White Hall
Paul Linden Roady, age 91 of White Hall passed away Thursday, June 16, 2022 at his residence. He was born March 15, 1931 in Carrollton, the son of Arthur C. and Nellie F. (Stuckert) Roady. He married Georgiana Rice June 27, 1952 in Woody, and she preceded him in death March 3, 2019. He is…
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