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Carrollton School Board approves ‘balanced’ amended budget
By Carmen Ensinger Carrollton School Board passed the amended Fiscal Year 2026 budget at the June 21 school board meeting. At the end of the day, despite a $855,200 deficit in the Operations and Maintenance Fund, according to the State, it is a balanced budget.
Read MoreHoliday weekend closure hours at the Riverlands Migratory Bird Sanctuary
The US Army Corps of Engineers, Rivers Project Office, will temporarily close overnight access to Riverlands Way, Maple Island, Ellis Island, and Lincoln Shields Recreation Area in West Alton for the Fourth of July Weekend. Riverlands Way will be closed each of the following timeframes: July 3rd from 10:00pm through July 4th at 7:00am July…
Read MoreDavidsmeyer & McClure Pass HB 5446 to keep rural ambulance services in operation
Legislation is headed to the Governor’s desk designed to keep rural ambulance services staffed and on-call to help save lives. The legislation, sponsored by State Representative C.D. Davidsmeyer (R-Murrayville) and State Senator Steve McClure (R-Springfield), provides important flexibility to rural ambulance services to meet legally mandated staffing requirements. Representative Davidsmeyer has been working with local…
Read MoreJerseyville appropriation ordinance available for public inspection
By Steven Spencer The Jerseyville City Council approved a motion to put the 2026-27 appropriations ordinance out for public inspection at their meeting last week.
Read MoreGREENFIELD REVITALIZATION Project still focused on growing Greenfield
By Carmen Ensinger The Greenfield Revitalization Project (GRP) hasn’t been in the news much lately, but that doesn’t mean they have given up on their mission to revitalize the downtown area of Greenfield.
Read MoreCITY APPROVES SOLAR FARM agreement with $650,000 contribution
By Steven Spencer The Jerseyville City Council approved an annexation agreement, special use permit and the rezoning of property on State Highway 16 to be used as a commercial solar energy system at the June 9 council meeting.
Read MorePIKE COUNTY REPUBLICANS facing another ballot change
By BETH ZUMWALT Just weeks after the top vote getting Republican candidate for Pike County Board, withdrew from the race, a second candidate has withdrawn. David Greenwood, current sheriff and potential county board member withdrew his name last month.
Read MoreCALHOUN COMMISSIONERS LOOK at Community Development Block Program funding possibilities
By Steven Spencer The Calhoun County Commissioners discussed the possibility of remodeling the old gym at the county offices through grant funding at their June board meeting.
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