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LOCAL NEWS
Final County Multiplier Received
The Illinois Department of Revenue has issued the final multiplier for Bond County, which will be used to compute real estate taxes.
The figure is...
Update on Red Ball Bridge Project
The wooden bridge on the Red Ball Tail, north of Greenville, will eventually be replaced. The question is still when.
At Tuesday night’s Bond County...
City Chicken Ordinance Passed
The City of Greenville now has an ordinance to regulate chickens kept in the city limits.
The Greenville City Council had an extensive discussion about...
Goodwin Joins Bradford National Bank
Ryan Goodwin has joined Bradford National Bank as a commercial and ag lending officer at the Highland location.
The announcement was made by bank President...
August Bond County Animal Control Report
The August Bond County animal control report has been released by Officer Jim Hess.
Last month, 13 dogs and 11 cats were impounded at the...
SPORTS
Comets Remain Unbeaten, Lead SCC All Alone
The Greenville football Comets are all alone in first place in the South Central Conference.
The Comets improved their record to 5-0 Friday night with...
High School Football Scores From Fri Sept 22
Greenville 20 Pana 6
Litchfield 9 Hillsboro 7
Vandalia 59 North Mac 34
Staunton 38 Gillespie 16
Carlinville 27 Southwestern 14
Highland 38 Waterloo 6
Carlyle 44 Dupo 38
Mater Dei...
Coach Hutch 9/23 Sports Shop Interview
The Greenville High School football Comets spoiled Pana’s homecoming Friday night with a 20-6 victory over the Panthers.
The Comets are 5-0 for the season...
Soccer Comets Blank North Mac
The Greenville High School varsity soccer boys improved their South Central Conference record to 3-1 with a victory Tuesday at North Mac.
The Comets shut...
Golf Comets Hosted Match Tuesday
The varsity and junior varsity boys golf teams from Greenville High School hosted triangular events Tuesday at the Greenville Country Club course.
In varsity action,...
OBITUARIES
Donald L. Maue
Donald L. Maue, age 83 of Breese, passed away on Friday, September 22, 2023, at HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital in Breese. He was born...
Sandra M. Wall
Sandra M. Wall, 82, of Greenville, IL. passed away on September 21, 2023, at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital surrounded by loving family.
She was born July...
Michael H. “Mike” Young
Michael H. “Mike” Young, 68, of Highland, IL, passed away on Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in O’Fallon, IL.
He was born...
Tronda D. Gillespie
Tronda D. Gillespie, 78, of Highland, IL, passed away on Thursday, September 21, 2023, at home surrounded by her family. She was born on...
Larry “Coach Cal” Caldieraro Jr.
Larry “Coach Cal” Caldieraro Jr., 57, of Staunton, passed away Monday, September 18, 2023, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO. Born January 21,...