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By Steven Spencer The Jersey County Historical Society announced the naming of the genealogy center to The Lois Lock Genealogy Research Center at their annual meeting on Sunday, March 19. The Historical Society said Lock is one of the longest serving volunteers and has been largely responsible for the growth of the research facilities and…

By Carmen Ensinger At the last Carrollton School Board, there weren’t enough candidates to even fill the open seats. At this election on April 4, however, there are a total of seven candidates vying for one two-year unexpired term and three four-year terms.

By Carmen Ensinger Winchester’s newest business isn’t really a new business at all. However, it is new to Winchester and it has taken a new form. Becky Fearneyhough has operated Straight From Home from her home in Bluffs, selling all different kinds of sewing items and homemade craft items for many years, so when Square…

By Carissa Sitki The Kampsville Village Board of Trustees met on Monday evening for their monthly meeting, where they gave an update on the flood buyout program, discussed village water issues, and listened to several concerns during the Public Comments portion of the meeting.

By BETH ZUMWALT The 2023 Consolidated Election will be held April 4. Early voting began in the Pike County Clerk’s office Feb. 23, and will continue till April 3 for any registered voter in Pike County. The hours are Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.. The office will also be open Saturday, April 1, 9…

By Carmen Ensinger Winchester electric customers who want to choose who provides their electric service should be watching their bill in the coming months as the city of Winchester signed an agreement with Constellation New Energy to be the electric provider for the city. Winchester Mayor Rex McIntire explained the situation to the council. “You…

By Steven Spencer The Calhoun County Commissioners held a board meeting Monday, March 6.