RIDGE RUNNER CHRONICLES: Why The Next “New Madrid Earthquake” Will Be Much Worse Than Those Quakes in California
If you live in the Mid-West, you probably have heard that sooner or later, there will be a huge earthquake centered somewhere along the lower Mississippi River. What you might not know is that this anticipated earthquake has the potential to be much more destructive than any of those California earthquakes that seem to happen…
Read MoreOUTDOOR TRUTHS: Balance
If you want deer on your trail cameras this time of year, then make sure you have a salt or trace mineral block out if your game laws allow.
Read MoreROBIN WRITES: It Depends
I flashed my most vibrant ‘I’m about to be a grandma again!’ smile. My cart was full of baby shower gifts, and I only needed one more thing. The nice sales clerk could help me, I decided.
Read MoreGreenfield Fireworks by the Lake set for June 27
By Carmen Ensinger It might be a week early, but Greenfield has chosen to have their Fireworks by the Lake on June 27, along with a full day of fun events leading up to the fabulous light show over the lake.
Read MoreCity set to settle lawsuit with property owner
By BETH ZUMWALT The City of Pittsfield has indicated a three-plus year lawsuit with Lisa Asprocolas, owner of the property, in the 100 block of East Adams, and other involved co-defendants may be nearing an end. The matter was discussed at the June 16 regular meeting of the council.
Read MoreBarrow Baptist Church news
Hello from Pastor Mancel Day and Barrow Baptist Church. 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.
Read MoreRep. Davidsmeyer says Pritzker’s blame game can’t hide ‘Tax, Borrow, Spend, Repeat’ record
Representative C.D. Davidsmeyer issued the following press release in response to Governor Pritzker’s approval of the state’s 2027 budget: Last Tuesday, Governor JB Pritzker approved the $56 billion Fiscal Year 2027 Illinois State Budget, which spends nearly a billion dollars more than last year. The Democratic majority’s budget, passed in the early morning hours of…
Read MoreMississippi Earthtones Festival hosts call for art three weeks from deadline: Paying artists and not using AI
The hosts of the Mississippi Earthtones Festival are searching for an artist to design entryway banners for the 20th Annual Mississippi Earthtones Festival on September 19, 2026. Hosts Sierra Club Illinois’ Three Rivers Project, Alton Main Street, and the Jacoby Arts Center encourage interested artists to apply for this exciting opportunity. The banners will greet…
Read MoreVandals strike Greenfield Lake restrooms
By Carmen Ensinger Greenfield Police Chief Nate Alderfer is asking for help in finding the culprits who have been vandalizing the public restrooms at Greenfield Lake.
Read MoreCalhoun Council for Senior News
By Beverly Mosbarger Senior Center Hours are Monday through Friday 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Phone: 618-576-9567 Email: [email protected] JUNE EVENTS Calhoun County Swimming Pool is now open to the public June 30 – Monthly Drawing Lunch served daily from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. The DMV Mobile Unit will be at the Calhoun Extension…
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