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Griggsville News: Congratulations to GP’s January Student of the Month, junior, Logan Evans.
By NADINE KESSINGER GP Lady Eagles Basketball Team will be raffling off a tan Yeti 35 Hard Cooler. Tickets will be $10 each or six tickets for $50. Tickets will be sold at some of the high school and junior high basketball and volleyball games. You do not need a physical ticket; this raffle is name-based…
Read MoreGeisendorfer and McGrew to wed
Smith family celebrates five generations
Beckett celebrates 2nd
Beckett Lee Hoos celebrated his second birthday Oct. 6 with a Blue Clues party with family and friends. He is the son of Dr. Cullen and Huxley L. Hoos. He has a sister Kennedy Marie Hoos, 7. Grandparents are Robert and Brenda Kennedy of Griggsville and Carl Hoos of Barry.
Read MoreGHS class of 61 has reunion
The Loyds’ celebrate 50 years
Earl and Sharon Loyd of Pittsfield celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary over the summer with family and friends at the Senior Citizen Hall in Pittsfield. They were married on July 25, 1971 at the Bethel Christian Church in Louisville, IL. Earl’s parents were Stuart and Helen “Killebrew ‘’ Loyd of Pittsfield. Sharon’s parents were Bill…
Read MorePHS class of 1960 meets
Ron and Sharon Springer celebrate 50 years
Ronald and Sharon Springer of Pittsfield celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. Their weekend was filled with family, pets, and reconnecting with old friends at Sharon’s 50th 1971 class reunion. Reverend Joe Maynard married the couple at Greenpond Church near Pearl. Attendants were Mark Allen friend of the groom best man, and…
Read MorePickings from Pike’s past:75 YEARS AGO: PITTSFIELD HIGH SCHOOL TO HAVE ITS FIRST HOMECOMING
150 Years Ago Oct. 19, 1871 Senator J. M. Bush, chief editor of the Pike County Democrat, has been complimented by the Springfield Register as “a tip-top editor and gentleman and worthy of the kindly esteem of all of the people.” A general meeting was held recently of the officers of all Chicago banks in…
Read MoreNew Salem and other area news: Pike Pickin’s Days is a time for safety
By Wyvetta Davis 217-285-4880 217-320-8438 If you get out and about for Pike’s Pickin’ Days this weekend, please drive alert and be aware of vehicles that decide to stop suddenly. Take time to pray for these individuals and other needs that are being mentioned. The power of prayer is needed and would be greatly appreciated.…
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