GPP News
Calhoun County Fair starts tonight
By Steven Spencer The 2025 Calhoun County Fair starts tonight with a weekend of fun for the whole family.
Read MoreGreenfield to apply for OSLAD grant
By Carmen Ensinger The City of Greenfield is in the process of applying for an OSLAD grant. OSLAD stands for Open Space Lands Acquisition and Development and the program is a state-financed grant program that provides funding assistance to local government agencies for acquisition and/or development of land for public parks and open space.
Read MoreLittlest cheerleader
Looks like they start them out young in Carrollton. Little Zayva Duba jumped right in with the junior football league cheerleaders to cheer on the football team Saturday evening as the JFL team played host to Menden. She even has her own little cheer uniform and pom poms. (Carmen Ensinger/Greene Prairie Press)
Read MoreCovington sentenced for meth possession
By Carmen Ensinger Another methamphetamine user is going behind bars after pleading guilty to possession charges in Greene County Court on Aug. 25.
Read MoreThe grill master at work
Nothing goes with high school football like firing up the grill and slapping on some rib eyes, brats, pork chops and porky burgers for the hungry crowd rooting on their team. Mike Brown took his turn behind the grill Friday night as the North Greene Spartans played host to the Beardstown Tigers. Unfortunately, the Spartans…
Read MoreVariety on display at GCHS during GCD
By Carmen Ensinger If you have gone through the Greene County Historical Society in past years during Greene County Days and think there is no reason to go again this year – think again.
Read MoreMan sentenced to department of corrections after threatening Greene County Sheriff
By Carmen Ensinger On Aug. 25, Toby L. Seymoure was sentenced to two years in the Illinois Department of Corrections after pleading guilty to the offense of Threatening a Public Official.
Read MoreEldred House 4th annual Halloween Ghost Hunt set for Oct. 25
On Saturday, Oct. 25, the James J. Eldred Historic Site, located in the town of Eldred, Illinois, is hosting its 4th annual Halloween Ghost Hunt. This night of history and paranormal takes place at one of Greene County’s original haunted treasures. Tickets provide an approximate two hour paranormal tour of four key areas in this…
Read MoreLET’S COOK! – September 4, 2025
I’m loving this beautiful weather! I certainly took advantage of it with several hikes and just sitting out on my patio. Could we please have this weather for a while yet? I had some overnight visitors leave a bag of frozen mango cubes in my freezer. While trying to decide what I could do with…
Read MoreSenator Tracy Advocates for Efficient, User-Friendly Online Filing for Nonprofits
The Illinois Attorney General’s Office recently announced the successful launch of a new online reporting system for charitable organizations and trustees, an initiative led by Senator Jil Tracy (R-Quincy) through Senate Bill 1599. “Many charitable organizations operate with limited staff and often struggle to meet filing deadlines, which can lead to costly fines,” said Senator…
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