Local News in Greene County

City of Alton says attorney has not received notice of strike from Teamsters 525

The City of Alton said in a press release Friday afternoon at the city attorney has not received any notice to strike from the Teamsters 525 union. According to the release, the city made its most recent offer to the Teamsters in mid August, providing for a guaranteed 3% minimum…

Calhoun County Fair Contestants

COMPENSATION PACKAGES for Greene County employees over $75,000

By Carmen Ensinger With property taxes taking a huge chunk out of homeowners pocketbooks, Greene County tax payers might be interested to see how and where some of their tax money is going. It is required, by state law, that any employer participating in the Illinois Municipal…

CARROLLTON ADDRESSES e-bike issue

By Carmen Ensinger Juveniles riding e-bikes around town has become a concern in just about every community, mainly because of the speed they are able to obtain and the fact that they are largely unregulated. Kids barely able to pedal a bike are now tooling around town on an…

Pleasant Hill Wolves 8th Grade Recognition

Warrior Baseball and Softball 8th Grade Recognition Night

US, Canada trade war escalates

By TAMMIE SLOUP FarmWeek A breakdown in trade talks between the US and Canada prompted additional tariffs on billions of dollars of goods and the escalation of tension between the North American countries. President Donald Trump initially announced additional 50% tariffs on…