GPP News
Tiger Trap Team excels this year
By Carmen Ensinger The Greenfield/Northwestern Tiger Trap Team had an outstanding year and presented their accolades to the Greenfield School Board at their June 23 meeting. Head Coach Brandi Rynders said the team had an outstanding 2025 season. They fielded 18 athletes in trap singles, seven in skeet and five in sporting clays. Competing through…
Read MoreSheriff Rob McMillen announces upcoming retirement
By Carmen Ensinger After four terms in office, Greene County Sheriff Rob McMillen has announced his retirement, effective Nov. 30, 2026 – the end of his current term. McMillen started his career in law enforcement in 1990 with the White Hall Police Department, serving as the White Hall Chief of Police from 1992 until 2010. …
Read MoreSCOTT: Winchester First Baptist Church celebrates 200th Anniversary
By Carmen Ensinger It was a glorious and blessed day Sunday, June 22 as the Winchester First Baptist Church celebrated it’s 200th Anniversary with the return of several former pastors and a meal in the Fellowship Hall after worship. “Technically, we are not 200 years old for another three days – June 25,” Pastor Bill…
Read MoreGREENE: Carrollton Lady Hawks to be honored by City Council
By Carmen Ensinger The City of Carrollton will proclaim July 10 as Lady Hawks State Champion Softball Team Day in honor of the Lady Hawks winning the State Championship softball title on June 7 with a 10-0 victory over LeRoy. The victory capped off a 39-1 season for the Lady Hawks with their only loss…
Read MoreArea Democratic committees host meeting with Congresswoman Budzinski
By Steven Spencer The local Democratic committees of Jersey, Calhoun, Greene and Macoupin counties hosted a town hall meeting in Jerseyville last Saturday, June 28, with Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski. Congresswoman Budzinski opened the event by speaking to residents about a variety of issues including Medicaid, veterans assistance, fiscal responsibility, and Iran before addressing questions from…
Read MoreIllinois Electric Cooperative Member’s Fund donates $5000 to food pantry
Summer Reading Program concludes with Jurassic event
The Greenfield Summer Reading Program concluded last week with 25 children in attendance. The theme this year was Dino-Riffic Readers and the kids enjoyed dino-themed crafts from Tami the Art Lady on the final day of the program.
Read MoreSenator Jil Tracy running for re-election
By Steven Spencer Senator Jil Tracy announced her re-election campaign last week for the Illinois Senate. In the announcement, Senator Tracy said she will remain focused on faith, family and fiscal responsibility for the twelve counties she serves in the 50th Senate District. She also criticized Governor J.B. Pritzker’s budgeting and higher taxes that continue…
Read MoreIL Rural Health Association’s 36th Annual Educational conference set for Champaign
The Illinois Rural Health Association (IRHA) will host its 36th Annual Educational Conference July 30-31st at the I-Hotel in Champaign. The Conference is an opportunity for rural healthcare administrators and clinicians to advance their professional skills, while networking and learning best practices from their counterparts throughout the state. Online registration and a detailed Conference…
Read MoreNational speculation helps ‘get more for the people of Illinois,’ Pritzker says
By Ben Szalinski Gov. JB Pritzker began his third campaign for governor last Thursday, but much of the buzz around his 2026 campaign announcement focused on 2028. Pritzker made four stops around the state to launch his campaign, fielding questions about any future interest in the presidency and what is driving him to run for…
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