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Beverly Farm Foundation Presents Its 2025 Community Champion Award to Steve Marso
Beverly Farm Foundation is proud to announce that Steve Marso, owner of the Alton River Dragons Prospect League baseball team, has been named the recipient of its 2025 Community Champion Award. This annual honor is presented to a local leader who demonstrates outstanding commitment to enriching the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities…
Read MoreRed Cross issues advice to stay safe during extreme heat
Heat can be dangerous for anyone. Stay hydrated, stay cool and stay connected. Experts are warning that dangerously high temperatures are expected across the region. The American Red Cross urges everyone to take three critical actions to stay safe:
Read MorePritzker signs $55.1B state budget reliant on $700M of new taxes
By Ben Szalinski Capitol News Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signed Illinois’ fiscal year 2026 budget into law last Monday, taking shots at President Donald Trump’s budget management to defend hard choices state lawmakers were forced to make this year.
Read MoreSCOTT: Petition to fix Morgan County intersection heads to Springfield Friday
By BETH ZUMWALT An initiative started at Pittsfield High School has spread throughout Pike County and into adjacent counties, and the initiative will head to Springfield Friday. The petition asks for a Morgan County intersection, approximately 10 miles east of Winchester, to have more safety precautions added to it, after a May 24 accident claimed…
Read MoreJones named Assistant to the Principal at Scott-Morgan CUSD 2
By DAVID CAMPHOUSE The Scott-Morgan CUSD 2 Board of Education has selected McKea Jones as the district’s next Assistant to the Principal. Jones, who will begin her tenure July 1, is currently the director of student services/dean of students of Bluffs Schools (PK-12). Jones is completing her principal licensure at McKendree University with plans to be completed in May 2026. “We are…
Read MoreCougar basketball camp
By Carmen Ensinger The Cougar Youth Boys’ Basketball Camp was held June 9-11 at the Winchester Grade School gym for boys going into grades 1 through 8 who are interested in improving their basketball skills and fundamentals. The youth camp as open to all boys in the area, especially those in Scott County. They enjoyed…
Read MoreLet’s Cook! – June 19, 2025
In several columns I have mentioned my love of rhubarb, and recently a long time reader, Donna, sent this recipe. She says “I like this recipe and it’s easy to make. This freezer jam can be enjoyed all winter.”
Read MoreWestern Illinois Fair returns this week
By DAVID CAMPHOUSE The Western Illinois Fair began in Griggsville on Wednesday, June 18, and it will last through the weekend – providing days of organized entertainment, competitive events, and family attractions to the residents of Western Illinois. The fair opened Wednesday with the Queen, Junior Miss & Princess Pageant, an annual tradition that highlights…
Read MoreRaoul’s office to receive $15.7M budget increase for operations
Lawmakers approved more than AG requested for growing workload, Trump litigation By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois In a year when many state agencies received little or no funding increase, state lawmakers this year approved an increase of $15.7 million, or 22.4%, for general operating expenses in Attorney General Kwame Raoul’s office. That General Revenue…
Read MoreMark Twain Memorial Bridge on I-72 at Hannibal now open
Lane Reductions to Remain The bridge rehabilitation project on the Interstate 72/U.S. 36 Mark Twain Memorial Bridge near Hannibal has been completed, and the bridge is now open and restored to one lane of traffic in each direction. Traffic will continue to be reduced to one lane on eastbound and westbound I-72/U.S. 36 over the…
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