BE LIKE BLAKE AWARD WINNERS share their Police Week experiences
By Steven Spencer The recipients of Mustache March 4PD’s 2026 Be Like Blake Award recently reunited to share their experiences at National Police Week.
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BARRY TEEN REMAINS in critical condition
By BETH ZUMWALT A Barry teenager and a 2026 graduate of Western High School remains in critical condition in a Springfield Hospital after his vehicle was hit by a train May 22, one week after graduation.
Read MoreCALHOUN COMMISSIONERS APPROVE Local Landmark designations
By Steven Spencer The Calhoun County Commissioners approved the designation of five local properties as Local Landmarks at the May commissioners meeting.
Read MoreINFORMATION PLANNING MEETING on Carrollton Square Project held
By Carmen Ensinger Many of the business owners who will be affected by the proposed Carrollton Square Project, which is expected to begin construction very soon, were in attendance at an informational planning meeting at Carrollton City Hall with project engineers from Oates and Associates on hand to describe the process and answer any questions.
Read MoreNICK CAIN APPOINTED to Jerseyville TIF Advisory Board
By Steven Spencer The Jerseyville City Council approved the appointment of Nick Cain to the TIF Advisory Board at their regular council meeting on Tuesday, May 26.
Read MoreNorth Greene sees drastic reduction in absenteeism
By Carmen Ensinger North Greene School Board meetings startare begun with school principals giving the highlights from their buildings on everything from highlights from notable sporting events to academic achievements.
Read MoreGreenfield School District puts students first
By Carmen Ensinger For several months, the Greenfield School District has been looking at ways to cut costs because money has become tight, but when it came down to students spending an inordinate amount of time on the bus to get to school, they chose to put the students’ needs first and not reduce the…
Read MoreCarrollton HS to get new doors
By Carmen Ensinger Classrooms at the Carrollton High School will be getting new doors at the start of the 2026-27 school year after an addendum was approved at the May meeting to the Health Life Safety amendment approved by the Illinois State Board of Education at a previous meeting.
Read MoreGreene County police and traffic
The following police reports were filed between May 15 and May 21, 2026. These reports are public information and are obtained from the Greene County Circuit Clerk’s office. All individuals have been arrested and charged, or cited in the case of traffic violations. All are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
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