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Last Week’s Recipe This week I have an awesome sounding recipe that comes from Linda Overbeck of Alhambra, Illinois. She sent me this recipe, and I got hungry just reading through it. Plus the name of this recipe is a fun one!
Read MoreUnCommon Farms and First Financial Bank announce strategic partnership to connect progressive farm operations with specialized agricultural Lending
Partnership gives UnCommon Farms members preferred access to First Financial Bank’s Farm & Ranch lending expertise, financial advisory resources, and specialized agricultural financing solutions. UnCommon Farms, a nationwide network of progressive farm businesses and agricultural business experts, announced a strategic partnership with First Financial Bank, a nationally recognized agricultural lender and FSA Preferred Lender in…
Read MoreRep. Davidsmeyer announces “America 250” Photo Contest
State Representative C.D. Davidsmeyer (R-Murrayville) is inviting aspiring photographers in the 100th District to participate in his “America 250” Photo Contest to update the decor in his Capitol office in Springfield. “On July 4, 2026, our nation will mark an extraordinary milestone: 250 years since the founding of the United States of America,” Rep. Davidsmeyer…
Read MoreFarm Credit honors young & beginning farmers
Three young farmers from central and southern Illinois were named FreshRoots Directors Cup honorees by Farm Credit Illinois: Brandon Cummins of Brookport, Bryce Brockelsby of Edinburg, and Thomas Perkins of Effingham. The Directors Cup presented by the cooperative’s board of directors celebrates young and beginning farmers committed to continuous learning and intentional living for a…
Read MoreWinchester resident speaks on organizing clean-up
By Carmen Ensinger Winchester resident Jim Scott spoke before the Winchester City Council at their July 1 meeting about holding a city-wide or possibly county-wide clean-up which would target the roadside ditches.
Read MoreGreene drug offender sentenced to Illinois Department of Corrections
By Carmen Ensinger A Greene County man, with a history of drug offenses, has been sentenced to four years in the Illinois Department of Corrections.
Read MoreJERSEY COUNTY PREPARES for “Salute to America”
By Steven Spencer Jersey County’s “Salute to America” starts this weekend, as Jersey County, the City of Jerseyville and the Jersey County Business Association bring three months of events celebrating the nation’s 250th anniversary.
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McMILLEN’S CHOSEN PARADE Grand Marshals of Lions Club Parade
By Carmen Ensinger Parade organizers could not have chosen a better couple as parade marshals to represent the city of White Hall at the 87th Lions Club Annual Homecoming Parade than Rob and Mona McMillen.
Read MoreCARROLLTON SCHOOL BOARD Board President resigns
By Carmen Ensinger Carrollton School Board members accepted the resignation of its President at the June 21 regular school board meeting.
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