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Real estate classes offered this summer at LC

Lewis and Clark Community College is meeting the changes and challenges in the growing real estate field by offering classes to help individuals enter that career field as brokers. An individual must pass a total of 75 hours of instruction to take the Real Estate Broker’s licensure exam. Lewis and Clark is offering three different…

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Resurfacing project on Illinois 107 in Pike County begins May 18

The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that a resurfacing project on Illinois 107 in Pike County for approximately 9.5 miles from the Brown County line to Griggsville begins Monday, May 18. Work is expected to be completed in September.​ In addition to resurfacing, other work includes shoulder and drainage maintenance, guardrail replacement and new pavement…

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Pittsfield Memorial Day service

The Pittsfield Memorial Day service will be held at the West Cemetery Veterans Memorial at 10 a.m. Monday, May 25, under the direction of Pittsfield American Legion Post 152. Everyone is welcome to attend.

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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…

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J.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…

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Southwestern’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…

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Pickleball 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…

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The 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…

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GOOD 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…

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Barrow 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.

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