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Over 76,000 deer harvested in Illinois this year
By Steven Spencer The Illinois Department of Natural Resources announced that more than 76,000 deer have harvested during the Illinois firearm season.
Read MoreJerseyville FFA travels for Dairy Food CDE
On Wednesday, Nov. 29, the Jerseyville FFA traveled to Carlinville for the Dairy Food CDE. They identified cheese, dairy vs non-dairy, milk defects, and watched a CMT test, as well as a paper test.
Read MoreRoodhouse Trunk or Treat
The Roodhouse Police Department and the White Hall Drag-O-Way combined forces again this year to offer Trunk or Treat for the kids around the Roodhouse Square. Roodhouse Police Chief Kyle Robison said around 450 kids went through to get candy this year. Cold temperatures saw the number of kids go down a little this year.
Read MoreMeet the 2023 Miss Calhoun County contestants
Farmland values inch higher according to Farm Credit study
Farmland values throughout central and southern Illinois increased 8.1% on average from last year, according to the 2023 study of 20 benchmark farms by the Farm Credit Illinois (FCI) appraisal team. The study has occurred annually since 1974.
Read MoreWhat’s Happening In and around Jersey County Area – July 26, 2023
■ Saturday, July 29 Schaefer Cruise 2023 at the Hawg Pit in Grafton at 11 a.m.
Read MorePleasant Hill News – July 5, 2023
Thanks to all who cleaned up from the storms This is first full week of July and not much news in and around but little clean up after the straight line winds. Many thanks to all who worked diligently to get the many downed trees and restored power, many a neighbor helping neighbor!
Read MoreThree underclassmen from Pleasant Hill take all-state honors
By BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press Showing the likihood that the Pleasant Hill Lady Wolves softball team will be formidable next year, three underclassmen were named to the All-State Softball team. McKinley Lowe was named first team, Ava Wombles, second team and Jade Peebles, third team.
Read MorePike Pickings – 5.10.23
150 Years Ago May 15, 1873 Since last Saturday the Mississippi at Hannibal has risen three feet and eight inches. There is some solicitude in regard to the levee along the Sny, but so far it is firm. It is finally nice weather and the farmers are all plowing around Nebo. It has been so…
Read MoreScoreboard – Pike County 5.10.23
Softball: May 4 Pittsfield, 4; Payson, 3 (8 innings). Jaynee Heafner went 1-3 from the plate with a single and 2 RBI’S. May 5, • Pittsfield, 3; Triopia, 6. Emma Henry went 1 for 3 at the plate for Pittsfield with 1 RBI. • Western, 1; Pleasant Hill, 7. Batting for Pleasant Hill: Ava Wombles,…
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