Graduation ceremony held for Carrollton High School
Carrollton High School held their graduation ceremonies Friday night, May 15 in the high school gym with 38 seniors graduating in the class of 2026. Guest speaker for the event was the Honorable Greene County Circuit Judge Zachary Schmidt who gave one of the best speeches ever given at a graduation ceremony to date telling…
Read MoreJ.L. Wade Foundation announces 2026/2027 school year scholarship recipients
Wade Foundation supports wildlife conservation, bird habitat initiatives, and educational programs that advance environmental stewardship. The Foundation’s scholarship program represents J.L. Wade’s belief that a person ought to pay attention to the natural world, not just pass through it. J.L. understood that land, water, wildlife, agriculture, and the outdoors are part of a good life…
Read MoreSouthwestern’s Lucy Childress awarded Cordogan Clark’s “Built Environment” Scholarship
Lucy Childress, a senior at Southwestern High School in Piasa, Illinois, has been selected as a recipient of the 2026 Cordogan Clark & Associates “Built Environment” Scholarship. The $1,000 award recognizes Lucy’s academic excellence, leadership, service, and her thoughtful understanding of how well-designed educational spaces support learning and student success. Lucy has maintained a strong…
Read MorePickleball players voice excitement about new courts
By BETH ZUMWALT Pickleball players in and around Pittsfield are excited about two new courts being constructed on the south end of Lowry Park. Currently, those wanting to participate in the sport need to belong to a recreational league held Monday Wednesday mornings and Friday afternoons at the Crossroads Center. There is also a competitive…
Read MoreThe Pikeland Public Schools Foundation Scholarships
The Pikeland Public Schools Foundation is a nonprofit organization established to enhance the educational experience of the students in Pikeland School District #10. The Foundation was established in 1988. The board is composed of twelve volunteer business and educational leaders whose primary focus is to oversee the investment and appropriate funds as they are bestowed…
Read MoreGOOD GROWING: Shooting stars on a remnant prairie
By Emily Swihart, University of Illinois Extension, Horticulture Educator The other day I was traveling for work and found myself near a remnant prairie with a few minutes to spare so I had no choice than to stop for a walk. These parcels of land are incredible examples of what the landscape was before sod…
Read MoreBarrow Baptist Church news
News from Barrow Baptist Church and Pastor Mancel Day. Our service times are 9:30 a.m. Sunday school, followed by 10:30 a.m. morning worship. Everyone is welcome to either or both services and we are handicap accessible.
Read MoreIllinois Critical Access Hospital Network Executive Director Joins National Discussion on Rural Health Transformation
Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network (ICAHN) Executive Director Tracy Warner participated in an important conversation on Perspectives with Pinnacle, a video podcast hosted by ICAHN business partner Pinnacle Healthcare Consulting, to discuss the current landscape and future of rural healthcare. The executive roundtable brought together healthcare network leaders from across the country to highlight the…
Read MoreWinchester Civic Group moving forward with park project
By Carmen Ensinger Back in March, representatives from the Winchester Civic Group approached the Winchester City Council about a project to purchase six picnic tables and five trash cans. Three of the picnic tables would be placed at Douglas Park (Square) and three at Memorial Park.
Read MoreWinchester approves contract to purchase/clean employee work gear
By Carmen Ensinger While many municipalities purchase their city employees work gear, there aren’t many that go so far as to have them professionally cleaned for them.
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