GPP News
Members Exhibit Success at 4-H Shows
Jersey County 4-H members exhibited over 390 projects at the summer 4-H shows July 3-7 at the Jersey County Fairgrounds. Members finished preparations for the 4-H shows by pledging their hands to larger service at fair clean-up on July 3 at the fairgrounds. Youth assisted in preparing livestock stalls, cleaning in the exhibit hall and…
Read MoreIllinois Unemployment Falls as Payroll Jobs Set Another Record High
The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today nonfarm payrolls totals reached a record high in June, increasing over-the-month up +9,400 to 6,175,200. June’s record payroll job total surpassed the previous high set in March, marking another milestone in Illinois’ record-setting year for total payroll employment. The May monthly change in payrolls was revised…
Read MoreApproved megabill provides tax certainty for farmers
By TAMMIE SLOUP FarmWeek The recently signed federal budget reconciliation bill includes key safety net and tax provisions that help farmers, but the legislation doesn’t replace a comprehensive five-year farm bill. President Donald Trump signed the nearly 900-page bill into law on July 4. Hundreds of provisions are included in the legislation, including updates to…
Read MorePritzker seeks more regulatory authority over homeowners insurance business
By Peter Hancock Capitol News Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker is asking state lawmakers for more authority to regulate the homeowners insurance market in Illinois. His comments came after the Bloomington-based State Farm Fire and Casualty Company notified the Illinois Department of Insurance that it was raising premiums for residential property casualty insurance in Illinois by…
Read MoreGREENE: Greenfield School Board approves Strategic Plan for future
By Carmen Ensinger Greenfield School District is proud to announce the approval of its newly developed Strategic plan, marking a significant milestone for the district. This comprehensive plan outlines the districts’ new vision, mission and a three-to-five-year roadmap to guide the future of education in Greenfield.
Read MoreCameras installed at Fry Park
By Carmen Ensinger With hundreds of thousands of dollars of improvements made at the Carrollton Pool and Fry Park, the Park Board went one step farther and installed CCTV, otherwise known as security cameras.
Read MoreHometown Pride
The Carrollton Lions Club awarded the July Hometown Pride award to Chad and Denise Sanders who live at 169 Locust St. Over the years, the couple have added a new roof, new porch and most recently added some lovely landscaping to their corner property. (Carmen Ensinger/Greene Prairie Press)
Read MoreCar wash for kitties
A small group in Carrollton dedicated to helping spay/neuter cats held a car wash on Saturday morning to help with the costs associated with preventing the over-population of the feline persuasion. Even though it was a cloudy, rainy morning, lots of dedicated animal lovers turned up to get their vehicles washed and donate to a…
Read MoreRoodhouse agrees to donate to Fernwood Cemetery
By Carmen Ensiner Trustees of Fernwood Cemetery, located at the edge of Roodhouse across from the fire station, asked the council at their July 9 meeting to make a donation towards the upkeep of the cemetery.
Read MoreAnimal cruelty charges levied against rescue group owner
By Carmen Ensinger Another animal cruelty charge has been filed in Greene County, this time against the owner of a local animal rescue group.
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