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Read MoreJersey State Bank announces officer promotions
Mark Schaefer, President and CEO of Jersey State Bank is pleased to announce the promotions of Cheryl Scoggins to Vice President Operations and Risk Management and Jenny King to Vice President Operations & IT. Mrs. Scoggins started with the Bank in 1992 and has worked in the Bookkeeping Department for the majority of her career.…
Read MoreClass of 1954 Scholarship Fund accepting applications
The Class of 1954 Scholarship Fund has opened an alumni scholarship cycle with applications due June 30, 2026. Any graduate of Pittsfield High School is eligible to apply. Scholarships will support vo-tech, community college, undergraduate, and/or graduate programs of study. Applications are available at the PHS Office and the JWCC Southeast Education Center and may…
Read MoreGrafton American Legion Memorial Day service
The Grafton American Legion, Post 648, will be holding a Memorial Day service at the post flag poles (weather permitting) on Monday, May 25th. at 12 noon. The service will begin with the raising of the American flag to full mast and then the post honor guard will honor the colors and fallen with a…
Read MoreOne-room School Reunion to be held in Jerseyville
The Jersey County Historical Society will host its fourth annual One-room School Reunion Saturday, June 27, at 2 pm in the front room of the museum, located at 601 N. State St. in Jerseyville. The event is free and open to the public. Jersey County was once home to more than 70 one-room schools. This…
Read MorePike County Fairboard prepares for 79th annual Pike County Fair
The Pike County Fairboard is proud to announce the 79th annual Pike County Fair that will be held June 2-6, 2026 in Pleasant Hill, IL. New items for this year is a new carnival with larger amusement rides, the return of the Talent Show and Baby Contest, Side-by-Side Barrel Racing along with Zero Turn Mower…
Read MoreProgress on Winchester gym
By BETH ZUMWALT Bids were advertised and a $318,320 bid from Neff and Colvin of Jacksonville was accepted by the Winchester School Board last week. The firm will demolish the Winchester Elementary School Gym, starting as soon as possible after June 1 with a deadline to completion by Aug. 1. The goal is to have…
Read MoreReal estate classes offered this summer at LC
Lewis and Clark Community College is meeting the changes and challenges in the growing real estate field by offering classes to help individuals enter that career field as brokers. An individual must pass a total of 75 hours of instruction to take the Real Estate Broker’s licensure exam. Lewis and Clark is offering three different…
Read MoreResurfacing project on Illinois 107 in Pike County begins May 18
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that a resurfacing project on Illinois 107 in Pike County for approximately 9.5 miles from the Brown County line to Griggsville begins Monday, May 18. Work is expected to be completed in September. In addition to resurfacing, other work includes shoulder and drainage maintenance, guardrail replacement and new pavement…
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