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Big congratulations go out to GPHS alum, Colby Tate and Jack Shoemaker, on receiving their American FFA Degrees! These gentlemen were recently recognized at the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, Ind. for all of the hard work and dedication that it takes to earn this degree. Excellent work, Jack and Colby!

This Saturday, Nov. 8, the Big River Band will be performing at the Courtyard Cafe in lovely uptown Pittsfield, with the show starting at 6 p.m. No admission. On the Band Menu will be Paul’s smothered chicken breast or smothered pork loin with some delicious sides as well as a good dessert to purchase and…

The weekend was typical weather for late Fall. Small showers of rain throughout the week. Halloween was celebrated in several places, our homes, schools, businesses, and at the Village Hall in Batchtown. The Woman’s Club members met the children all dressed up in costumes and saying trick or treat! They were happily met with a…

Last week on and off light showers and now a quick change to temperatures in the mid 50’s. Low here in my area was 35 degrees on Sunday morning. Meteorologists say back up to 70 by mid-week, and that sounds good to me.

Once again, it’s always a great week to be a Warrior! Warrior volleyball won the regional championship against Carrollton Thursday night. They will advance to sectional play this week.

Hello on the first week of November, hoping you are all enjoying the brisk mornings as we’ve been waiting on this! Definitely frost on the pumpkin kinda days!

It’s a nice Fall Day in Calhoun County. There has been a little rain but not very much. People are turning on their furnaces, or wood burners especially as the evening and night approach.

It’s always a great week to be a Warrior! The Calhoun Warriors finished out their season undefeated with a 9-0 record Friday night under the lights and a 21-12 win over Brown County. Warriors also honored future Warriors and the championship JFL team. Before the game seniors and their parents were honored. Warrior Seniors are…

GP’s National Honor Society is sponsoring an American Red Cross Blood Drive today from 8:30am-1:30pm in Nichol Gymnasium. To register, you may call Mrs. Conkright at the high school (833-2352) or log on to www.redcrossblood.org. Donors must be 16 years or older and must have parent permission in order to donate.

Time to fall back again, don’t forget to turn them clocks back this weekend! Winter time is here again!