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Koenig Card of Thanks
We would like to thank everyone who donated flowers, planted a tree, and other gifts in Joann’s memory, and also for all of the cards we received from her family and many friends. Special thanks to Pastor David Prosser for doing the funeral service for Joann and sharing time with our family. Thanks to the…
Read MoreLooking Back 9/10/25
Sept. 10, 1925 The Brussels ball team came up to Hardin last Sunday afternoon and defeated the Hardin Tigers in a one-sided game, score 10-3. Menke did the twirling for the Brussels team and was in splendid form, striking out 11 men. Barry did mound duty for the Tiger and although he struck out 12…
Read MorePickings from Pike’s Past: 25 YEARS AGO: LATE SUMMER HEAT WAVE STRIKES PIKE COUNTY
150 Years Ago Sept. 9, 1875 The weather yesterday was as hot as there is any use for, the thermometer getting over 90. It is still dry and the roads quite dusty. The seats at the Pittsfield Methodist Church are being repainted, but the church will be ready for use Sunday. The Methodist Church in…
Read MoreWhat’s Happening 9/10/25
Wednesday, Sept. 10 Jersey Community Hospital retirees lunch at 11:30 a.m. at DJ’s Pub and Grill. Friday, Sept. 12 Musician jam session at 7 p.m. at Hope Lutheran Church in Jerseyville. All are welcome to join or listen. Monday, Sept. 15 FARM Truck in Fieldon from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 15 Hymn…
Read MoreSeptember “Come to the Table” No – Charge Community Dinner Menu
Doors Open 5 p.m. Meal Served 6 p.m. Speaker Begins 6:30 p.m. Hosted by First Baptist Jerseyville Wednesday, Sept. 3 Celebrating 3 Years of Community Dinners Speaker: Pastor James Beck Special Music: Open Fried Chicken, Mashed Potatoes W/Country Gravy, Buttered Corn and Biscuit, Special Decorated Cake Wednesday, Sept. 10 Speaker: Open Special Music: Open Grape…
Read MoreIVEDC September Menu
Thursday, Sept. 4 Potato Soup, Ham Salad Sandwich*, Broccoli Salad, Blushing Pears, Milk Friday, Sept. 5 Swiss Steak, Baked Potato, Butter Beans, Orange Fluff, Milk Monday, Sept. 8 Chicken & Noodles, Brussel Sprouts, Pickled Beets, Mandarin Oranges, Milk Tuesday, Sept. 9 BBQ Pulled Pork on Bun*, Potato Salad, Pea Salad, Plums, Milk Wednesday, Sept. 10…
Read MoreWhat’s Happening in and Around Pike County 9/4/25
ν Sept. 7 Music with a Mission: The City of Pittsfield has announced the return of the 2nd Annual Music With a Mission Festival, taking place Sunday, Sept. 7, at the Pittsfield Lake Ball Diamond. Gates open at 4 p.m. for an evening packed with live music, community pride, and a powerful cause. Headlining this…
Read MorePickings from Pike’s Past: 100 YEARS AGO: GASOLINE IN PITTSFIELD DROPS TO 19.3 CENTS PER GALLON
150 Years Ago Sept. 2, 1875 The weather is gloriously hot and well adapted to filling up the corn and rounding up the potatoes. There is lots of ague this fall and shakes are cheap. The baby crop in this section is pretty much all gathered in. A few patches planted late, yet to year…
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