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Western Illinois Youth Camp announces summer schedule
The 2026 summer day camp schedule for Western Illinois Youth Camp has been announced by Camp Directors Drew Comstock and Tanell Meado. Day camps will be offered over eight weeks beginning June 1, for youth ages 6 to 14. Each week’s camp will have a different theme as well as offering swimming, crafts, archery, hiking,…
Read MoreTWO RIVERS CRIME STOPPERS donates to K9 program
By Carmen Ensinger The Roodhouse Police Department’s K9 fund topped the $10,000 mark recently with the addition of two donations – one from Two Rivers Crime Stoppers and one from Morrow Brothers Ford.
Read MoreROODHOUSE DISCUSSES raising gas rates
By Carmen Ensinger After more than a half hour of discussion on why the city needed to more than double their gas upcharge rates to $1.00 per therm, the Roodhouse City Council decided to leave the rate at 40 cents per therm and just raise the meter rate by $3.
Read MoreJERSEYVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT receives Illinois American Water grant
By Steven Spencer Jerseyville Fire Chief Keith Norman announced to the Jerseyville City Council at their regular meeting last week that the department was the recipient of an equipment grant.
Read MoreMARCH 17 ELECTION CAUSES thought provoking decisions for Pike voters
By BETH ZUMWALT The spring primary election is next Tuesday, March 17, and Pike County voters will have some decisions to make.
Read MoreCalhoun County Sheriff recognizes Jersey County Sheriff’s Office assistance and compassion
BLUFFS BOARD APPROVES LED upgrades in anticipation of fluorescent phaseout
By DAVID CAMPHOUSE The Village of Bluffs Board of Trustees voted, at its March 5 regular meeting, to move forward with a full transition from fluorescent to LED lighting across several municipal buildings, responding to the upcoming end‑of‑year phase‑out of fluorescent fixtures in Illinois.
Read MoreBOYD TO HOST OPEN HOUSE for cardiac rehab department
By Carmen Ensinger Boyd Memorial Hospital will host an open house to celebrate the newly updated and expanded Cardiac Rehabilitation Department at Boyd Memorial Hospital. “We are inviting community members to stop by and check out the new space and learn more about the benefits of cardiac rehabilitation,” Director of Marketing Karlie Tucker said. “The…
Read MoreDowntown project comes with some surprises
By BETH ZUMWALT Pittsfield’s Downtown Revitalization Project is moving along as scheduled. But as with any project, contractors are learning to expect the unexpected.
Read MoreWinchester proceeding with safety mitigation factors after condemnation notice
By BETH ZUMWALT Last week work crews were at the Winchester Elementary School Gym, inserting metal shoring from the floor of the gym to the roof to assure no further collapse. The move is aimed at keeping the structure secure until its demolition this summer.
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