West Central beats Camp Point Central 21-15
By Kent Coultas Hallee Lawson had four hits and drove in three runs as West Central beat Camp Point Central 21-15 in softball May 14 at Camp Point.
Read MoreMaci Peterson wins 100 hurdles at sectionals
By Kent Coultas Maci Peterson won the 100 hurdles and finished second in the 300 hurdles at the IHSA Class 1A Girls Track and Field Sectional May 14 at Pleasant Plains.
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It’s strawberry season! There are few things better than fresh strawberries! But did you know that strawberries are not a true berry?
Read MoreJersey State Bank announces officer promotions
Mark Schaefer, President and CEO of Jersey State Bank is pleased to announce the promotions of Cheryl Scoggins to Vice President Operations and Risk Management and Jenny King to Vice President Operations & IT. Mrs. Scoggins started with the Bank in 1992 and has worked in the Bookkeeping Department for the majority of her career.…
Read MoreClass of 1954 Scholarship Fund accepting applications
The Class of 1954 Scholarship Fund has opened an alumni scholarship cycle with applications due June 30, 2026. Any graduate of Pittsfield High School is eligible to apply. Scholarships will support vo-tech, community college, undergraduate, and/or graduate programs of study. Applications are available at the PHS Office and the JWCC Southeast Education Center and may…
Read MoreGrafton American Legion Memorial Day service
The Grafton American Legion, Post 648, will be holding a Memorial Day service at the post flag poles (weather permitting) on Monday, May 25th. at 12 noon. The service will begin with the raising of the American flag to full mast and then the post honor guard will honor the colors and fallen with a…
Read MoreOne-room School Reunion to be held in Jerseyville
The Jersey County Historical Society will host its fourth annual One-room School Reunion Saturday, June 27, at 2 pm in the front room of the museum, located at 601 N. State St. in Jerseyville. The event is free and open to the public. Jersey County was once home to more than 70 one-room schools. This…
Read MorePike County Fairboard prepares for 79th annual Pike County Fair
The Pike County Fairboard is proud to announce the 79th annual Pike County Fair that will be held June 2-6, 2026 in Pleasant Hill, IL. New items for this year is a new carnival with larger amusement rides, the return of the Talent Show and Baby Contest, Side-by-Side Barrel Racing along with Zero Turn Mower…
Read MoreCharles E. Payne | 93 | Hamburg
Charles E. Payne, 93, of Hamburg, passed away peacefully on Saturday May 9, 2026. Charles was born on June 22, 1932, to Vivian and William Payne in Wayne City, IL. He was a Korean Army Veteran. Charles enjoyed hunting, fishing, and golfing. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, William Payne; and…
Read MoreProgress on Winchester gym
By BETH ZUMWALT Bids were advertised and a $318,320 bid from Neff and Colvin of Jacksonville was accepted by the Winchester School Board last week. The firm will demolish the Winchester Elementary School Gym, starting as soon as possible after June 1 with a deadline to completion by Aug. 1. The goal is to have…
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