GPP News
Alton Youth Symphony highlights success of Jersey Community High School graduate
Jovee Hileman, graduating 2025 senior from Jersey Community High School, concluded her school year in May by earning the highest band awards for a senior. The John Phillip Sousa Award recognizes the top student in the band program and the Louis Armstrong Award honors the top student in the Jazz program. Jovee began playing the…
Read MoreMissouri Prairie Foundation Native Plant Sale in Godfrey on September 13
Native plants beautify landscapes and help support songbirds and other cherished wildlife. A wide variety of native wildflowers, grasses, sedges, vines, shrubs, and trees supplied by three Grow Native! professional members will be available for purchase at a Missouri Prairie Foundation native plant sale organized in partnership with The Nature Institute, 2213 S. Levis Lane,…
Read MoreGREENE: Chris Weller running for Sheriff
By Carmen Ensinger Another Greene County Sheriff’s Deputy has thrown his hat into the ring for the office of Greene County Sheriff in 2026 to replace current Sheriff Rob McMillen who is not seeking re-election.
Read MoreCarrollton woman sentenced to two years in DOC
By Carmen Ensinger Sarah R. Baumgartner, 45, was sentenced on Aug. 11 in Greene County Circuit court on two separate felony cases. Baumgartner admitted a Petition To Revoke Probation to one count of False Report of Offense, a Class 4 Felony, in case 21-CF-86, and one count of Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine, a Class 3…
Read MoreTwo die in Saturday accidents
By Carmen Ensinger Two Greene County residents died just hours apart in separate incidents Saturday afternoon.
Read MoreHilltop Bakery soothes the sweet tooth
By Carmen Ensinger Big things are happening in Greenfield and folks got to taste one of them during the Greenfield Triennial Homecoming when Hilltop Bakery had a booth filled with a variety of baked goods for sale around the square during the three-day event.
Read MoreRossco’s Ice Cream Shack previews during Homecoming
By Carmen Ensinger Though they are not technically open for business as of yet, Rossco’s Ice Cream Shack, located in what used to be the Erthal’s Convenience Store on the Greenfield Square, had a soft opening during the three-day Greenfield Triennial Homecoming serving up customers a taste of what is to come.
Read MoreCarrollton Police Department celebrate National Night Out
The Carrollton Police Department participated in the National Night Out on Aug. 5 providing children in the community with an evening of fun. National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that aims to enhance relationships between neighbors and law enforcement. It serves as an opportunity for communities fostering camaraderie and promoting safety. There were…
Read MoreWorld War II Ship to Visit Alton
A piece of world maritime history, the LST 325, will dock at the Alton Riverfront Sept. 18-22 and be open for public tours from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. Admission for these self-guided tours is $20 for adults, $10 for those 6 – 17 years of age and free for kids 5 and…
Read MoreLet’s Cook! – August 21, 2025
Recently I had someone ask for a recipe to please her picky family. She wanted to make a fruit filled dessert such as pie, but was struggling to find something everyone would like. Some like apples, others hate it, same with any other fruit. She did not want to make multiple desserts. So I did…
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