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By Diane Brangenberg The highest award any Girl Scout can achieve is the Gold Star Award, and for Girl Scout Hannah Klaas what started out as a project to earn her Gold Star turned into so much more. Hannah began this project to reestablish a veterans wall, honoring those that have served in the Richwoods…
By Steven Spencer After devoting 25 years of dedicated service to Jersey County, Karen Madson has announced her retirement from the Circuit Clerk’s Office. Circuit Clerk Mitch Reynolds presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Madson at the Tuesday, Aug. 11, County Board meeting, recognizing her for her commitment to the office and the public. Reynolds…
By Steven Spencer A local mother has set out to find justice for her daughter Kenzi after her assault, which was recorded and circulated on social media. The assault was alleged to have involved three individuals attacking the victim in a Jerseyville parking lot. The video has since been removed but garnered a lot of…
By Carmen Ensinger Carrollton hired its first female police officer in what could be the history of the police department at the Aug. 13 city council meeting. The council unanimously approved the hiring of Haley Schnelten to be a new full time police officer and attend Southwestern Illinois Police Academy to receive her training. Alderman…
By Steven Spencer The Illinois Valley Economic Development Corporation’s Tri-County Rural Transit program will soon be replacing some older vehicles following approval by the Jersey County Board for a grant application. Gerald McDonald, with the Tri-County Rural Transit, said several vehicles qualify for replacement funding through the 2026 Consolidated Vehicle Procurement Rolling Stock Capital…
By Carmen Ensinger The first order of business at the Greenfield City Council meeting on Thursday night, Aug. 13, was to swear in a new city council member. The city’s newest member of the council is Lauren Bowman. The council recently accepted the resignation of councilwoman Kari Varble who made the hard decision to step…
By BETH ZUMWALT Teachers and parents are upset with what they say is improper conduct by James Broeckling, secretary of the Western School Board. A special meeting was held Aug. 10 to discuss the matter and more action is expected at tonight’s, Aug. 19 regular school board meeting. Darrin Powell, superintendent of the Western School…
By BETH ZUMWALT The Pikeland Unit 10 School Board met Aug. 14 and made some personnel moves. The board accepted the resignation of Barb Ballinger as the morning and afternoon Chaddock bus driver effective July 28. Ballinger died unexpectedly Aug. 14. The board also accepted the resignation of Hannah Abdelkodous as the head coach for…
In 1985, following the early passing of a dear classmate, members of the Pittsfield High School Class of 1954 came together to establish the PHS Class of 1954 Scholarship Fund. The organization made its very first award in 1986, presenting a four-year scholarship of $4,000 to a graduating senior. Annually each May, the Fund now…
Miss Calhoun Abby Johnes, Jr. Miss Charlotte Rose and Little Miss Mila Brady enjoyed County Fair Days at the Illinois State Fair. (Diane Brangenberg/River County News)
