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IVEDC and TRI COUNTY RURAL TRANSIT look at Capital Grant and possible land purchase
By Steven Spencer The Illinois Valley Economic Development Corporation will be looking into equipment upgrades and a possible land purchase through a Transit Capital Grant for Tri County Rural Transit. IVEDC Executive Director Stephanie Stahlhut spoke to the Jersey County Board…
Baalman crowned as Miss Calhoun 2026
JERSEY COUNTY CLERK warns of potential costs for elections
By Steven Spencer Jersey County Clerk Pam Warford warned the Jersey County Board that the November election might be costly due to an executive order regarding vote-by-mail ballots. President Donald Trump issued an executive order in March. Executive Order 14399 “Ensuring…
WHITE HALL LAD chosen Illinois Literacy Foundation winner
By Carmen Ensinger A young man from White Hall has been chosen as an Illinois Literacy Foundation winner for reaching his summer reading goals through the White Hall Library. Dawson Nell, 7, son of Casey and Kelsey Nell, was one of 20 winners chosen from across the State. He was…
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…
Little Warrior Cheer Night
Calhoun retains Oaken Bucket
Panthers earn first at Twilight Run
By Staff Report The Jersey Panthers Cross Country team took first place in both the boys and girls divisions last week after traveling to Southwestern for the Twilight Run. Bernley Kelly earned 1st place in the girls race finishing at 19:37. Amelia Jumper wasn’t far behind…
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Wyatt Dean Sibley | 19 | Kampsville
It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of Wyatt Dean Sibley, 19, of Kampsville. Wyatt is the son of Lance and Brianna Sibley and admired older brother of Walker Sibley. Wyatt graduated from Calhoun High School in May of 2025 and went into the workforce as an iron…
Michael ‘Mike’ Kohlmiller | 62 | Grafton
Michael “Mike” Kohlmiller, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully at home in Grafton, Illinois, on September 3, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on Jan. 24, 1964, in Edwardsville, Illinois, Mike lived a life full of…