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01/09/2026

The Bond County Board met Tuesday night and realigned the terms of citizens serving on the Zoning Board of Appeals. While terms end in different years, all will expire on October 31. The members are Kelli Bassett whose term ends this year, James Tarasuik Jr. in 2027, Ron Jarrett in 2028 and Susan Fi...

01/09/2026

The new Plaza on Second was officially opened in early December by the City of Greenville. Another opening will soon occur at a building located on the north east end of the plaza. It is being designed as a visitor’s center for the city. Work on renovations to the building continue. City Manager J...

01/09/2026

Applications are now open for HSHS Holy Family Hospital’s Viola Thompson Scholarship Fund for the Fall 2026 semester. The hospital will accept applications through March 1, 2026. The Viola Thompson Scholarship Fund was created to recruit, train, educate and retain licensed health care providers wh...

01/09/2026

Our Community Partner for January: The DeMoulin Museum!

THE DEMOULIN MUSEUM Founded in 1892 as a manufacturer of lodge paraphernalia and regalia, DeMoulin Bros. & Co. of Greenville, Illinois is one of the nation’s leading makers of marching band uniforms. The company’s diverse production history has included graduation caps and gowns, choir robes, ch...

01/09/2026

Mulberry Grove High School basketball player Hagan Henrichsmeyer was presented a plaque last Saturday for being named to the Mulberry Grove Turkey Tournament all-tournament team. Hagan is a senior guard for the Aces. He scored 69 points in the Aces’ four games, an average of just over 17 points pe...

01/09/2026

The second annual Jeff Koontz Sportsmanship Award was presented Saturday at the conclusion of the Mulberry Grove FNB Community Bank Turkey Tournament. The recipient was Jacob Cox from Ramsey High School. He is a sophomore player on this season’s Ramsey basketball team. The award was presented by K...

01/09/2026

The week includes familiar favorites and special events at the Bond County Senior Center. Tai Chi and Gentle Yoga take place Monday, with Chair Yoga, Pinochle, and sponsored Bingo on Tuesday. Wednesday is Craft Day. Thursday features Mexican Train Dominoes, Gentle Yoga, Trivia, and Pinochle. Friday....

01/09/2026

The Greenville Lady Comets won at home Thursday night, recording a 40-26 victory over Litchfield. The teams traded leads in the first half, and the home team led by four points at halftime. It was a tie game a minute and a half into the third period, then GHS took control. The Lady Comets led

01/09/2026

The Greenville Public Library is giving patrons an opportunity to be in the running for a free houseplant on Saturday. Library Director Jo Keillor told WGEL, “ Saturday, January 10th is houseplant appreciation day. Check out materials that day and be entered into a drawing for a new houseplant tha...

01/09/2026

Bradford National Bank has announced the promotion of Chris Barth and Brandon Camp to Vice President. The announcement was made by bank president Michael Ennen. Chris Barth has served as a Loan Officer and has demonstrated strong leadership and commitment to customer service throughout his time with...

01/09/2026

Today's Salute To Service is Brian Klostermann, Highland-Pierron Fire Department.

Today's Salute to Service is Captain Brian Klostermann Highland Pierron Fire Department as he retired last month. Captain Klostermann joined the department in December of 1995, thirty years of service later, he has been integrally involved in two new firehouses, and significant changes in training.....

01/07/2026

The Mulberry Grove Aces varsity boys basketball squad hosted Lebanon Tuesday night and fell by the score of 77-60. The Greyhounds outscored Mulberry Grove in each of the first three quarters, including by a 23-14 margin in the third period. Connor Hartmann led the Aces’ offense with 22 points, and...