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McDonald charged in more arsons
By BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press Travis McDonald, 37, Griggsville, the man accused of setting fire to the Lynch’s Livestock Barn in Griggsville, three times and to a semi-truck parked on the facilities’ lot, has been charged with additional crimes. McDonald is alleged to have set fire to the hog-buying facility Sept. 12,14 and 15. He…
Read MoreSouth County Library Appreciation Day hosted by Brussels girl scout, Emma Rew
Emma Rew of the Brussels Girl Scout Troop 405, wrapped up her Girl Scout Silver Award Project with a Library Appreciation Day at the South County Public Library on Monday, Sept. 12. Emma presented the library with over 1,464 new and gently used children’s books that she collected for her Girl Scout Silver Award project…
Read MoreGabby Seivers
Gabby Seivers had a great game against Carrollton during homecoming week. Servers had four points, including two aces, four digs, three assists, two kills and two blocks.
Read MoreBird flu cases add to food price inflation
By DANIEL GRANT FarmWeek The outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) spread its wings across a much larger portion of the U.S. in the past year compared to the previous outbreak in 2015. And it continues to drive up food price inflation, which recently soared to 11.4% — the largest 12-month increase since the…
Read MoreSaukees fall 42-12
Doug Pool/Pike Press Saukee Jaron White gives it all he had in an attempt to stop a Maroa Forsythe ball carrier Friday night in a home game. White, a sophomore, will be a player to watch in the future.
Read MoreTiger Tales 9.21.22
Congratulations to the Junior High Girls’ Softball team on their Sectional title. Best of luck at the IESA State Tournament. GHS Homecoming week is next week – Tigers Get Your Groove On! There is an early dismissal this Friday, September 23; the elementary dismisses at 11:15 a.m./high school at 11:25 a.m. Have a great week…
Read MoreDispositions – 9.21.22
from the Pike County Courthouse Cases finalized in the Pike County Courthouse Sept. 6-9 include: Misdemeanors: William T. Hayden, 7/3/70, Pittsfield, allow livestock to run at large, $3,960, six months supervision. Felonies: Desirae A. Beck, 9/10/85, Barry, possession of methamphetamine, $4,335, 24 months probation, 60 days in jail with credit for 11 days served. Rebecca…
Read MoreArrests – 9.21.22
Sept.12- Sept. 18 Brian J. Martin, 40, Beardstown, was arrested Sept. 16 on a failure to appear charge. He remains lodged. Travis D. McDonald, 37, Griggsville, was arrested Sept. 15 on a charge of arson and criminal damage to property. He remains lodged. Loretta Lee Schwalb, 48, Mozier, was arrested Sept. 17 on a charge…
Read MoreNot on her watch
Doug Pool/Pike Press Pleasant Hill’s Maddie Sidwell prepares to reject a return from Griggsville-Perry’s Aislee Wainman. in the second row, for Griggsville-Perry is Logan Hobson and Josie Bradshaw. Ava Wombles backs up Sidwell for Pleasant Hill.
Read MoreLaid out for the defense
Doug Pool/PIke Press Left: Saukee Junior McKelvey Mohr goes up for a catch in the Saukees game with New Berlin Friday night. Senior Saukee Weston McAllister tries to hold back a Pretzel defender allowing Mohr to make the catch. McKelvey had three catches for 89 yards in the game.
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