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Lewis and Clark Community College student Abigail Johnes is building a future in architecture while balancing a full academic load, leadership roles and extensive community involvement in Calhoun County. A 2025 graduate and valedictorian of Brussels Community High School, Johnes is pursuing an associate degree in architecture at LC, with plans to graduate in 2027.…

Vice President of Finance and Operations Mary Schulte, of Jerseyville, retired April 30 after nearly 30 years of service to Lewis and Clark Community College. Schulte had served as Vice President of Finance since 2012 but had been with the college since November 1997. Over the course of her LC career, she served in various…

The Bob Price Memorial Scholarship awarded thirteen $1000 scholarships to area students this year.

Peyton Lee Jones of Pittsfield, Illinois is graduating from Washburn University School of Law earning a Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree.

Carrollton Grade School held a PTO Carnival on Saturday, April 25. It was a beautiful, sunny day and there were lots of games both inside and outside for the kids to play. Inside there were also raffles to take chances on as well as face painting and lots of other things for the kids to…

Members of Nancy Ross Chapter DAR held an Awards Ceremony on Sunday, April 19, at the Calvary Baptist Church. Jane Rene’ Bradshaw was recognized for getting first place Grade 12 Poetry Category from Illinois State Organization NSDAR. The theme this year was “Celebrating 250 Years of Life, Liberty and Pursuit of Happiness: Happy Birthday, America!…