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By Steven Spencer Judy Bowlby, of central Illinois, has announced a primary challenge to incumbent Mary Miller for the 15th Congressional District. and recently stopped by the River County News office while in town for the annual Lincoln Day Dinner. Bowlby explained she began gathering signatures and seeking the Republican nomination after seeing so much…

By Carmen Ensinger In celebration of the United States’s 250th birthday and the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the Carnegie Corporation of New York awarded a $10,000 grant to every remaining Carnegie Library.

By Carmen Ensinger Even though the Winchester City Pool had a major revamping at a cost of several million dollars to the city of Winchester, four or five years ago, if the council doesn’t act now and shell out another $10,000 to $12,000 for a pump, the pool opening could be delayed or not happen…

Two Rivers Arts Council (TRAC) is receiving applications for the fiscal year 2026 Regional Arts Partners (RAP) grant program. The Illinois Arts Council (IAC) and TRAC team up to support the arts in 13 counties: Fulton, Mason, McDonough, Hancock, Henderson, Brown, Schuyler, Cass, Scott, Greene, Calhoun, Jersey and Pike. Applicants may include individual artists, branches…

By DAVID CAMPHOUSE The Pike County Ambulance Service recently announced that it will be offering an Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) training course starting March 10.

4‑H is helping youth to build the confidence, curiosity and resilience they need to succeed. The organization’s Beyond Ready initiative reflects a simple but powerful idea: today’s youth deserve opportunities that meet them where they are while preparing them for whatever comes next. As the nation’s largest youth development program, 4‑H reaches nearly six million…

The QUMA Banquet is set for February 28 at The Ambiance, 5225 Kochs Lane, Quincy, IL. Festivities kick off with a social hour and games at 4 p.m., dinner will be served at 6 p.m., followed by an auction and raffles beginning at 7 p.m. There are ten sponsor tables available for up to eight…

By DAVID CAMPHOUSE The Pike County Ambulance Service recently announced that it will be holding a contest to give away an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) to a local business or organization in order to bring attention to American Heart Month, which takes place in February.

Wednesday, Feb. 18 Modern Woodmen dinner at Barefoot from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. *Ash Wednesday. Wednesday. Feb. 25 Modern Woodmen Chapter 12243 at the River Dock from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28 Nest Watch Training at Audubon Center at Riverlands from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday, Mar. 7 Frogwatch Training…