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CIRCUS COMING to Pittsfield
By BETH ZUMWALT A circus is coming to Pittsfield, Oct. 3 and 4. The tent will be set up in the lot near the high school and admission is free. The circus is acrobatic only, no animals,” Mayor Gary Mendenhall, said. “There will be two performances daily at 3 p.m. and 6 p.m.” The…
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Jersey County Historical Society Apple Festival set for Oct. 3
The Jersey County Historical Society located at 601 North State, Jerseyville, Il., invites everyone to the annual Apple Festival on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Signs have been placed at each building that tell the history of each building and are a permanent…
Griggsville News
It’s time!! The Griggsville Apple Festival will begin this Friday at 5pm and run all day Saturday. Pick up the schedule book and plan to make some fun family memories this weekend! The GHS Class of 1965 will meet and eat together at the Apple Festival this Saturday (9/19) at 6pm…
Kampsville News
I’m sure everyone is exhausted after a busy week at the fair. We have new royalty in our county. Congratulations Miss Calhoun McKenzie Baalman, Jr. Miss Harlow Hayn and Little Miss Piper Hayes. I’m sure these lovely ladies will do a great job representing us this year and I look…
Batchtown News
The 2016 Fall Festival was held Sept 10-13 at the Calhoun Fair Grounds. There was a nice crowd. The Carnival was enjoyed by all with rides, and fun activities for the youth, and young at heart. Food stands, and vendors with items for sale made one’s mouth water. The displays of…
JERSEYVILLE PREPARES for fall fun and festivals
By Steven Spencer Jerseyville City Council approved several special event applications last week as the community prepares for some annual fall and Christmas festivities. At their meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 1, council approved items for Jerseyville Public Library’s Neighborhood…