What’s Happening… In and around the Area
Thursday, June 18 Historic Elsah Foundation’s Hosmer-Williams Lecture Series featuring The Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis: An Illustrated Timeline” presented by John C. Guenther from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Farley’s Music Hall. Friday, June 19 Musician Jam Session at Hope Lutheran Church in Jerseyville. Every Friday at 7 p.m. Sunday, June 21 Father’s…
Read MorePickings from Pike’s Past
125 YEARS AGO: BOY ON A BICYCLE CAUSES A BUGGY ACCIDENT ON PITTSFIELD SQUARE 150 Years Ago June 15, 1876 One of the most important features of the exercises connected with the celebration of the 4th in Pittsfield, will be the history of the county to be presented by the Hon. Wm. A. Grimshaw. Although…
Read MoreJerseyville FFA honored at State Convention
Members of the Jerseyville FFA chapter attended the 98th annual Illinois State FFA Convention June 9-11 along with more than 5,000 other FFA members, advisors, and guests. With a 2026 theme of “Sparking Your Future,” the three-day event recognizes achievements of Illinois FFA members, elects the major state officer team, and celebrates agriculture. During the…
Read MoreGreenfield teachers/sisters retire
By Carmen Ensinger Greenfield Elementary School lost over half a century of knowledge and dedication with the retirement of two much-loved teachers at the end of this school year. A retirement party was held on Sunday, June 7, for Sandy Pembrook and Becky Bishop, who just happen to be sisters.
Read MoreSouth County Library hosts annual Art in the Park
The South County Library hosted Art in the Park Saturday at the Brussels park. Local artists were on hand to show their creation and sell some of their goods.
Read MoreROBIN WRITES: In His Hands
Michelle’s daddy can lift a house!” My five-year-old daughter cried giant tears. She wiped her nose with a dirty fist and glared at the back door as it slammed shut behind her. “Michelle says her daddy is the strongest daddy in the WHOLE WORLD.”
Read MoreRIDGE RUNNER CHRONICLES: Whatever Happened to Bernadine Dohrn?
By BILL HOAGLAND Who in the world is Bernadine Dohrn? That is the response you would probably get from anyone who is younger than 75 if you asked about Bernadine Dohrn.
Read MoreOUTDOOR TRUTHS: Life altering moments
As adults, we all can look back on our lives and find people or moments that will forever be etched into our memories. Some of them will not only forever be remembered, but they are the ones that changed the trajectory of our lives. It may be the death of a loved one, an illness,…
Read MoreROODHOUSE PD to get new service weapons
By Carmen Ensinger The Roodhouse Police Department will be getting new service pistols after the current models they carry have been deemed to be unsafe.
Read MoreWINCHESTER’S MUSIC in the Park begins 11th season
By Carmen Ensinger It is hard to believe, but it has been 11 years since an idea was born to provide free weekly entertainment during the summer on the Winchester Square, also known as Douglas Park.
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