Society
Looking back 7/17/25
150 Years ago July 15, 1875 Prof. J. N. Dewell of Barry, assisted by Berlin, Mt. Sterling and Normal and Miss Mary Polling of Peru, will hold the third session of normal school at Barry, beginning July 26 and continuing five weeks. There are accommodations at the place for 150 teachers. The Quincy Herald offers…
Read MoreWhat’s Happening in and around Jersey County 7/17/25
Friday, July 18 Musician jam session at 7 p.m. at Hope Lutheran Church. All are welcome to come participate or listen. Another session will be held on July 25. Monday, July 28 Vacation Bible School for ages 3-12 at Hope Lutheran Church from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. July 28 to July 31. Saturday, Aug.…
Read MoreWhat’s Happening in and around Calhoun County 7/3/25
Friday, July 4 Faith Temple UPC 24263 US Hwy 67, Jerseyville IL. Independence Day Celebration, Food, Fun and Fellowship at Faith Temple UPC in Jerseyville. Monday, July 7 FARM TRUCK in Fieldon from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. Monday, July 7 Magical Mermaid Mondays at Raging Rivers at 11 a.m., 2 p.m. and 4 p.m.…
Read MoreLooking Back 7/3/25
July 9, 1925 The idea of being partly swallowed by a catfish is not feared by Perry N. Ingersoll. He knows the haunts of the big catfish and dives into the deep water among them and extends his closed hand as bait. The fish begins slowly to swallow a living man who has a surprises…
Read MoreWhat’s Happening in and around Greene County 7/3/25
Friday, July 4 Faith Temple UPC 24263 US Hwy 67, Jerseyville IL. Independence Day Celebration, Food, Fun and Fellowship at Faith Temple UPC in Jerseyville. Monday, July 7 FARM TRUCK in Fieldon from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. Monday, July 7 Magical Mermaid Mondays at Raging Rivers at 11 a.m., 2 p.m. and 4 p.m.…
Read MoreKunzeman-Hopper Wed
Tucker Allen Kunzeman and Avery Jane Lee Hopper were united in marriage Saturday, June 7, at The Barn at Fairview Acres in Biggsville. Pastor Michael Ten Eyck of Pittsfield Christian Church officiated the double-ring ceremony. The day started off cloudy as the rain moved in before the ceremony began. As the couple shared their first…
Read MorePickings from Pike’s Past: 100 YEARS AGO: SCULPTOR LORADO TAFT SPEAKS AT MONUMENT DEDICATION IN PITTSFIELD.
150 Years Ago July 1, 1875 The corn crop, though a little late, looks very fine, but so do the weeds. And as the ground is constantly wet the farmers cannot plow it. The uncertainty of the weather is proving very trying to the human family, some days being terribly warm, while the majority are…
Read MoreWhats Happening in and around Jersey County 7/3/25
Monday, July 7 Jerseyville Masonic Lodge meeting. Supper starts at 6:30 p.m. meeting starts at 7:30 p.m. at the Jerseyville Masonic Lodge. Wednesday, July 9 Jersey Community Hospital Retirees lunch at 11:30 a.m. at DJ’s Pub and Grill. Sunday, July 13 Grafton Historical Society program by Alan Hauff on the 100 plus years of Grafton…
Read MoreCard of Thanks – Crotchett
We would like to give a special thanks to Crawford funeral home for doing a wonderful job. Dow Baptist Church for allowing us to have the dinner. My Uncle Fred Summers for his beautiful sermon. To all our family and friends the outpouring of support has been wonderful. We cannot thank you enough, especially Kristi…
Read MoreJuly “Come to the Table” Menu – Doors Open 5 p.m. – Meal Served 6 p.m.
July 2, 2025 Speaker: Pastor James Beck, Dee Howard, Joyce Sagez, Barb Hargrave and Marty Ward Brats and/or “All Beef” Hot Dogs on Bun, Macaroni & Cheese, Green Beans, Cook’s Choice Dessert July 9, 2025 Speaker: James Simpson, Rob & Jill Snyder and Marilyn Bowers Chicken, Strawberry, Blueberry Feta Salad, Dinner Roll, Cook’s Choice Dessert…
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