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100 YEARS AGO: PITTSFIELD TO HAVE ELECTRIC STREET LIGHTS ALL NIGHT FOR FIRST TIME 150 Years Ago June 8, 1876 Candidates still love the people and are earnestly seeking their welfare.
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BE LIKE BLAKE AWARD WINNERS share their Police Week experiences
By Steven Spencer The recipients of Mustache March 4PD’s 2026 Be Like Blake Award recently reunited to share their experiences at National Police Week.
Read MoreGreene County Fair crowns new royalty
BARRY TEEN REMAINS in critical condition
By BETH ZUMWALT A Barry teenager and a 2026 graduate of Western High School remains in critical condition in a Springfield Hospital after his vehicle was hit by a train May 22, one week after graduation.
Read MoreCALHOUN COMMISSIONERS APPROVE Local Landmark designations
By Steven Spencer The Calhoun County Commissioners approved the designation of five local properties as Local Landmarks at the May commissioners meeting.
Read MoreINFORMATION PLANNING MEETING on Carrollton Square Project held
By Carmen Ensinger Many of the business owners who will be affected by the proposed Carrollton Square Project, which is expected to begin construction very soon, were in attendance at an informational planning meeting at Carrollton City Hall with project engineers from Oates and Associates on hand to describe the process and answer any questions.
Read MoreNICK CAIN APPOINTED to Jerseyville TIF Advisory Board
By Steven Spencer The Jerseyville City Council approved the appointment of Nick Cain to the TIF Advisory Board at their regular council meeting on Tuesday, May 26.
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