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St. Francis Holy Ghost students making a difference in their community
The 7th and 8th grade students at St. Francis Holy Ghost School have proven that young people can make an extraordinary difference in their community. Through more than 15 creative and entrepreneurial projects completed throughout the school year, students collectively raised an incredible $21,676 to support women, babies, and families across the region.
Read MoreFriedel Ward Receives Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Degree
Makayla Friedel Ward, daughter of Neal and Charlene Friedel of Golden Eagle, Illinois, graduated from the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine with a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree in May 2026. The college is one of only 35 accredited veterinary schools in the United States. Dr. Friedel Ward and her fellow graduates in…
Read MorePikeland school board addresses personnel matters
By BETH ZUMWALT The Pikeland Unit 10 school board handled many personnel matters at the May 20 meeting.
Read MoreJane Bradshaw receives second in NSDAR Creative Expression Poetry
Squier Insurance present Grinnell Mutual Road to Success Scholarship
Calhoun County Sheriff presents Goode Illinois Sheriff’s Association Scholarship
Graduation ceremony held for Carrollton High School
Carrollton High School held their graduation ceremonies Friday night, May 15 in the high school gym with 38 seniors graduating in the class of 2026. Guest speaker for the event was the Honorable Greene County Circuit Judge Zachary Schmidt who gave one of the best speeches ever given at a graduation ceremony to date telling…
Read MoreJ.L. Wade Foundation announces 2026/2027 school year scholarship recipients
Wade Foundation supports wildlife conservation, bird habitat initiatives, and educational programs that advance environmental stewardship. The Foundation’s scholarship program represents J.L. Wade’s belief that a person ought to pay attention to the natural world, not just pass through it. J.L. understood that land, water, wildlife, agriculture, and the outdoors are part of a good life…
Read MoreSouthwestern’s Lucy Childress awarded Cordogan Clark’s “Built Environment” Scholarship
Lucy Childress, a senior at Southwestern High School in Piasa, Illinois, has been selected as a recipient of the 2026 Cordogan Clark & Associates “Built Environment” Scholarship. The $1,000 award recognizes Lucy’s academic excellence, leadership, service, and her thoughtful understanding of how well-designed educational spaces support learning and student success. Lucy has maintained a strong…
Read MoreThe Pikeland Public Schools Foundation Scholarships
The Pikeland Public Schools Foundation is a nonprofit organization established to enhance the educational experience of the students in Pikeland School District #10. The Foundation was established in 1988. The board is composed of twelve volunteer business and educational leaders whose primary focus is to oversee the investment and appropriate funds as they are bestowed…
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