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Calhoun Unit 40 hosts Art Show
Calhoun Unit 40 hosted an art show Friday evening at Calhoun elementary/junior high. The walls in the hallway and the cafeteria was full of all grades kindergarten through eighth and the high school art classes project as well. Calhoun Art teacher Sarah Becker works very hard with each student to help them bring out the…
Read MoreGREENFIELD WELCOMES new police officer
By Carmen Ensinger The City of Greenfield has a new full-time police officer. On April 27, Mayor Brock Meyer swore in Officer Terrance Lawson at Greenfield City Hall with Officer Lawson’s family in attendance.
Read MoreGOT FAITH? Weekend this weekend
By Steven Spencer This weekend is Got Faith? Weekend in Jersey County from Thursday, May 7, to Sunday, May 10.
Read MoreTWO RIVERS FAMILY FISHING FAIR returns to Pere Marquette State Park June 6
By Steven Spencer The Two Rivers Family Fishing Fair returns to Pere Marquette State Park on Saturday, June 6, with plenty of fun and educational outdoor activities for the entire family.
Read MoreNORTH GREENE SCHOOL BUS overturns on Heinold curve
By Carmen Ensinger A North Greene school bus on its way back from an eighth grade field trip to the St. Louis overturned outside of Carrollton when an oncoming vehicle crossed the center line on Wednesday, April 29. The driver of the bus took to the ditch to avoid a head-on collision and the bus…
Read MoreROODHOUSE LIBRARY celebrating 100th birthday
By Carmen Ensinger The Roodhouse Public Library will be celebrating it’s 100th birthday on May 16 with an open house birthday celebration from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Roodhouse Square, directly across from the Library.
Read MoreDedication ceremony for National Memorial of Military Ascent set for June 6
Let’s Cook!
When my kids were little, and somewhat picky about what they would eat, my mother-in-law would make “Breakfast Pizza”, and the kids would eat it without complaint because it’s “pizza”! I liked it too. I found this recipe, and while it’s not exactly like hers, it’s still pretty good.
Read MorePike County America 250 Committee coloring contest
The Pike County America 250 Committee is sponsoring a coloring contest for all ages. Winners will be selected in the following categories from each school: ■ Pre-K to Kindergarten ■ 1st-2nd Grade ■ 3rd-4th Grade ■ 5th-8th Grade ■ High School and Adult ■ Homeschooled Children Each group has a designated coloring page. Participants must…
Read MoreLane closures scheduled on Joe Page Bridge in Hardin
The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced that daytime lane closures on the Joe Page bridge, which carries Illinois 100/16 over the Illinois River between Calhoun and Greene counties will begin Monday, May 4, weather permitting. During the initial phase, two-way traffic will be maintained using flaggers. Continuous daytime lane closures will continue through Friday,…
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