JERSEY COUNTY PREPARES for “Salute to America”
By Steven Spencer Jersey County’s “Salute to America” starts this weekend, as Jersey County, the City of Jerseyville and the Jersey County Business Association bring three months of events celebrating the nation’s 250th anniversary.
Read MoreCALHOUN ACCEPTING PUBLIC comment regarding ferry purchase
By Steven Spencer Public comment is still being accepted by Calhoun County for the proposed purchase of a tug and barge using federal and state funding.
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McMILLEN’S CHOSEN PARADE Grand Marshals of Lions Club Parade
By Carmen Ensinger Parade organizers could not have chosen a better couple as parade marshals to represent the city of White Hall at the 87th Lions Club Annual Homecoming Parade than Rob and Mona McMillen.
Read MoreASCEND WELLNESS employees on strike since June 25
By BETH ZUMWALT More than 300 employees of Ascend Wellness, a marijuana plant in Barry, walked off the job last week, citing unfair labor practices, low wages and unaffordable health insurance. The workers are members of Teamsters Local Union 916. The employees unionized about a year ago.
Read MoreCARROLLTON SCHOOL BOARD Board President resigns
By Carmen Ensinger Carrollton School Board members accepted the resignation of its President at the June 21 regular school board meeting.
Read MoreWhite Hall’s 87th Annual Homecoming Celebration
It was a wild weekend in White Hall for the 87th Annual Homecoming Celebration and while Mother Nature showed her temper, at times, she did let the major events happen without a tantrum. The weather was clear for the 3 on 3 basketball tournament Thursday morning and the pageant that night. Friday, while it rained…
Read MoreTwo Rivers Family Fishing Fair thanks sponsors for successful year
By Steven Spencer After a successful day of helping to get kids hooked on fishing, the Two Rivers Family Fishing Fair thanked their sponsors for making their 37th annual event possible.
Read MoreCity Hall gets once over from USDA
By BETH ZUMWALT Jesus Ortega, Director of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development office in Illinois, visited Pittsfield City Hall this week to tour the city’s newly expanded facility and learn more about its recently completed business incubator space.
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