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Grants – the lifeblood of rural fire departments
By BETH ZUMWALT Griggsville and Kioderhook-Hull recently received federal grants in the amounts of $6850 and $7662 respectively.
Read MoreRoodhouse looking to clean up town
By Carmen Ensinger Wanting to clean up your town and actually having the authority to do it are two very separate and distinct things – depending on the municipality’s ordinances.
Read MorePittsfield to crack down on electric scooters and bikes
By BETH ZUMWALT The City of Pittsfield met June 2 and discussed the pickup of traffic from electric bikes and scooters.
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Special meeting focuses on personnel
By BETH ZUMWALT Pikeland Unit 10 in Pittsfield held a special board meeting June 2 to discuss personal matters.
Read MoreNATIONAL MEMORIAL of Military Ascent dedicated in momentous D-Day ceremony in Grafton
By Steven Spencer Hundreds of people met in Grafton on Saturday, June 6, to honor veterans, their families and the spirit of the American people as the National Memorial of Military Ascent officially opened with a dedication and ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Read MoreLlama Llama comes to Greenfield Public Library
Greenfield Public Library had the pleasure of hosting the ever-popular Llama Llama to the library on Friday, June 5. Llama Llama joined the kids for several stories and then had a special time with the kids for hugs and pictures. Afterwards, the kids had craft time where they colored Llama Llama quilt squares.
Read MoreFarmers State Bank Recognized in the Top 5 Best Places to Work in Illinois
Farmers State Bank, Pittsfield, Illinois— Farmers State Bank is proud to announce it has been named a Top 5 Best Place to Work in Illinois for 2026. The recognition marks the fifth consecutive year the Bank has earned a place on the statewide list, further reinforcing its commitment to creating an exceptional workplace culture for…
Read MoreHuntin’ for Treasurers in Carrollton
What’s Happening… In and Around the Area!
Thursday, June 11 Grafton’s Music in the Park at Grove Memorial Park from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Every Thursday this summer. Friday, June 12 Field Day Fridays at the Audubon Center from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, June 13 Edwardsville Route 66 Festival Thursday, June 18 Historic Elsah Foundation’s Hosmer-Williams Lecture Series featuring…
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