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The Alton-Godfrey Rotary Club’s 40th Annual Chili Chowdown is set for Monday, March 2, at Main Street United Methodist Church in Upper Alton.  The popular fund-raising event features all-you-can eat chili, beverage, and dessert for just $10.00.  Serving hours are 11 a.m. through 1 p.m. and again 4:30 p.m. through 7 p.m.  Diners may eat-in…

By Steven Spencer The Jersey County Board approved a recommendation from the Legislative Committee to keep the 2025 closed meeting minutes sealed at their February board meeting.

By Carmen Ensinger With three candidates vying for the office of Scott County Sheriff, to give voters the opportunity to better know which candidate would be best suited for the job, a candidate debate was held at the Winchester High School auditorium on Feb. 7.

By Steven Spencer County Engineer Kyle Godar asked the Calhoun commissioners if they would be interested in drafting a Resolution of Opposition regarding any increase in road weight limits.

By DAVID CAMPHOUSE More than 60 youth livestock exhibitors and prospective exhibitors gathered at the John Wood Community College Agricultural Education Center in Pike County on Saturday, Feb. 14, for a hands-on Livestock Fitting Clinic designed to introduce beginners to the fundamentals of preparing animals for show.

By Carmen Ensinger Carrollton City Council had another record-breaking council meeting this month for the length of time it took to conduct city business. The Feb. 11 meeting took all of eight minutes to complete the three items needing council approval.

By Carmen Ensinger Greenfield Public Library will be offering a program on Feb. 22 that will be of interest to both children and adults alike.