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Virginia Fiedler | 100 | Godfrey
Virginia Fiedler, 100, of Godfrey, affectionately known as “Mom,” “Ginny,” “Grandma” or “Gigi,” of Godfrey, Illinois, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family and her beloved dog Bogart, on May 25, 2026. She was born on July 13, 1925, in Calhoun County, Illinois, to Andrew Robeen and Margaret Arnold. On July 24, 1944, she married…
Read MoreDavidsmeyer, Keicher outline House Republican budget priorities
Last week, at a Capitol news conference, House Assistant Republican Leader C.D. Davidsmeyer (R-Murrayville) and House Republican Conference Chair Jeff Keicher (R-Sycamore) outlined Illinois House Republicans’ budget priorities as the May 31 deadline for the spring legislative session fast approaches. Davidsmeyer, who co-chairs the bipartisan Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability (CGFA), pointed out the…
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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.
Read MoreRIDGE RUNNER CHRONICLES: About that Release of More UFO Files
In this column, we are going to discuss the recent release of more UFO files by the US Government. But first things first. Can we stop referring to UFOs as Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena or “UAPs?”
Read MoreROBIN WRITES: Nature calls
A vacation by car is not the adventure it used to be. Now, with restaurants and rest stops almost everywhere, one particular struggle of traveling is eliminated. Travel back with me to the summer trips of the past.
Read MoreOUTDOOR TRUTHS: It’s all about me
Over the past few weeks, I have enjoyed some fishing trips with other people. I love to see others catch fish or have a successful hunt.
Read MoreBoyd Healthcare Services locate ambulance in Roodhouse
By Carmen Ensinger It has never really made much sense to have an ambulance service, meant to service the entire county, located in the southernmost part of the county and last year Boyd Healthcare Services set about addressing this issue.
Read MorePickings from Pike’s Past
50 YEARS AGO: FIRST HELICOPTER FLIGHT FROM ILLINI TO SPRINGFIELD TRAUMA CENTER 150 Years Ago June 1, 1876 Farmers are rejoicing on the fine stand of the corn planted, and the wheat is most promising. Isaac Barton of Atlas told us he proposes to commence planting corn on ground where a few weeks ago the…
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