Calhoun Warriors test speed and agility
Calhoun High 2025 graduate Conner Longnecker hosted Speed and Agility Training 3 week camp at Calhoun High School for 5th through 8th grade athletes for Calhoun and surrounding schools. Conner designed the camp to help pass on what he’s learned at a college level. Conner plays football for Quincy University. “I want to promote young…
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Illinois vs. Missouri all-star game announces rosters
By BETH ZUMWALT Event organizers Kevin Peters and Aaron Peters have announced the rosters for the 2026 Missouri vs. Illinois All-Star Baseball Game,
Read MoreGrafton Launches “Every Home, One Flag” Patriotic Challenge Ahead of Independence Day
What if every home in Grafton proudly displayed the American flag? That simple yet powerful question sparked a new community initiative designed to unite the city in a visible celebration of patriotism ahead of Independence Day. The idea began with Grafton resident Michael Goetten, inspired by conversations with his daughters, Dylan and Audrey. Wondering just…
Read MoreIllinois is experiencing more tornadoes — but receiving less federal disaster aid
By Jenna Schweikert and UIS Public Affairs Reporting (PAR) Illinois has seen a record number of tornadoes just six months into the year after a series of spring and summer storms barreled their way across the Midwest, causing millions in damage as federal disaster assistance wanes in Democrat-led states. Experts chalk the sudden increase up…
Read MoreAttendance at NG takes big jump over last four years
By Carmen Ensinger In his report to the North Greene School Board at the June 24 meeting, High School Principal Brett Berry reported that the final attendance at the end of the year has significantly increased over the last four years.
Read MoreNorth Greene sees Maintenance of Effort funding reduced
By Carmen Ensinger Superintendent Jacky Kuchy informed the school board at the June 24 meeting that the district Maintenance of Effort (MOE) in transportation funding for next year would be reduced to 55 percent.
Read MorePikeland meets for June meeting
By BETH ZUMWALT The Pikeland Unit 10 school board met June 24 and approved the following personnel moves.
Read MoreCarrollton sees modest increase in insurance rates
By Carmen Ensinger School districts never like it when it comes time to renew their insurance policies because they hardly ever go down and the increases are usually staggering.
Read MoreJersey County police and traffic
The following police reports were filed between June 19 and June 25, 2026. These reports are public information and are obtained from the Jersey 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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