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White Hall’s 87th Annual Homecoming Celebration
It was a wild weekend in White Hall for the 87th Annual Homecoming Celebration and while Mother Nature showed her temper, at times, she did let the major events happen without a tantrum. The weather was clear for the 3 on 3 basketball tournament Thursday morning and the pageant that night. Friday, while it rained…
Read MoreTwo Rivers Family Fishing Fair thanks sponsors for successful year
By Steven Spencer After a successful day of helping to get kids hooked on fishing, the Two Rivers Family Fishing Fair thanked their sponsors for making their 37th annual event possible.
Read MoreCity Hall gets once over from USDA
By BETH ZUMWALT Jesus Ortega, Director of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development office in Illinois, visited Pittsfield City Hall this week to tour the city’s newly expanded facility and learn more about its recently completed business incubator space.
Read MoreGrafton Launches “Every Home, One Flag” Patriotic Challenge Ahead of Independence Day
What if every home in Grafton proudly displayed the American flag? That simple yet powerful question sparked a new community initiative designed to unite the city in a visible celebration of patriotism ahead of Independence Day. The idea began with Grafton resident Michael Goetten, inspired by conversations with his daughters, Dylan and Audrey. Wondering just…
Read MoreIllinois is experiencing more tornadoes — but receiving less federal disaster aid
By Jenna Schweikert and UIS Public Affairs Reporting (PAR) Illinois has seen a record number of tornadoes just six months into the year after a series of spring and summer storms barreled their way across the Midwest, causing millions in damage as federal disaster assistance wanes in Democrat-led states. Experts chalk the sudden increase up…
Read MoreAg traders shift focus to weather, upcoming reports
By RHIANNON BRANCH FarmWeek Crop markets are focused on weather following a lackluster world agricultural supply and demand report from USDA. The June 11 report estimated a 3-million-bushel increase in old-crop corn carryout but otherwise left old and new-crop estimates the same for corn and soybeans. “That was expected because in June, it’s too early…
Read MoreUSDA invests up to $310 million in Partnership Projects to boost farm operations and conserve natural resources
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is putting Farmers First by investing up to $310 million to expand producer conservation activities across the nation through the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP). USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is accepting RCPP project proposals now through August 24, 2026, to help farmers, ranchers, and forest landowners boost…
Read MorePickings from Pike’s Past
75 YEARS AGO: TORNADO SWEEPS ACROSS NORTH PIKE COUNTY 150 Years Ago June 30, 1876 The grand Centennial in Pittsfield on July Fourth will begin with an artillery salute of 100 guns (including Capt. Shibley’s battery of siege guns) at sunrise, followed by the ringing of all the church bells. The day will include the…
Read MoreCalhoun Council for Senior News
By Beverly Mosbarger Senior Center Hours are Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m Phone: 618-576-9567 Email: [email protected] JUNE EVENTS Calhoun County Swimming Pool is now open to the public July 4 closed July 9 Evercare of Calhoun 11:45 a.m. July 16 Bingo 11:45 a.m. July 16 Kampsville Village Hall 9 a.m. to 3…
Read MoreIllinois Valley Economic Development Corporation July Menu
Wednesday, July 1 Goulash, garlic bread, peas and cherry cheese cake. Thursday, July 2 Chicken noodle soup, dinner roll, tomato salad and pears Monday, July 6 BBQ pork, bun, chickpeas, brussel sprouts and apricots. Tuesday, July 7 Teriyaki chicken, rice pilaf/bread, oriental vegetables and tropical fruit Wednesday, July 8 Chili w/ground beef and beans, all…
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