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Pittsfield Park District adds flag football
By BETH ZUMWALT The Pittsfield City Council learned of a new addition to the Pittsfield Park Board list of programs at their Feb. 4 meeting.
Read MoreJohn Wood Community College celebrates Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month in February
STEM & Trades Exploration Event and $500,000 in Grants Expand Student Opportunities in Technical Career Pathways As Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month unfolds throughout February, John Wood Community College (JWCC) proudly joins the nationwide celebration. JWCC currently offers 15 CTE programs, equipping students with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in various industries.…
Read MoreStudents Encouraged to Apply for Community Foundation Scholarships
The Community Foundation Serving West Central Illinois & Northeast Missouri invites area students pursuing higher education to apply for scholarships through its 2026 program. These scholarships, designed to support high school and college students in the region, include both renewable and one-year awards from 22 endowed funds, aiming to provide a total of over $214,000…
Read MoreIVEDC Announces 2026 Scholarship Program
Calhoun County, Greene County, Jersey County and Macoupin County are offering college and occupational training scholarships for low-income individuals with high academic potential. The Community Services Block Grant Scholarship supplements the cost of tuition, fees, and program-specific supplies to offset the students’ needs. An applicant can/plan to attend college, university, certification programs or a trade…
Read MoreWinchester board at standstill on gymnasium repairs
By BETH ZUMWALT With the closure of the Winchester Elementary School Gymnasium Jan. 15, school officials are still looking for answers to what to do with the issue.
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St. Francis Holy Ghost students explore connection between science, healthcare and future careers
St. Francis Holy Ghost Catholic School in Jerseyville welcomed a guest speaker to explore the connection between Science, Healthcare, and future careers. Dawna Egelhoff, an Alliance Educator for area hospitals, came to Joan Dougherty’s 7-8 grade Science classes to facilitate a Science lesson about real life contexts students would see in healthcare settings.
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Western Board expands career and technical options with Pathway to Prosperity Program
By DAVID CAMPHOUSE Western High School is preparing to roll out a significant overhaul of its career and technical education opportunities, setting the stage for students to access a wider range of hands‑on training beginning in the 2026–27 school year. The expanded offerings are being billed as the Western Wildcats Pathway to Prosperity Program.
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