Sports
Softball returns to the Jays nest this fall
On July 28, 2023 by Rebecca SponslerBy MARK JURGENAADVOCATE SPORTS STAFF Next Thursday, Aug. 3, softball returns to the competitive sports lineup at Greenville Jr. High School. New coach Jordyn Young has 18 girls in the seventh and eighth grades trying out for the first Bluejays softball squad in a few decades. “I’m super excited about it,” said Young. “The crazy
Lifestyles
Someone’s in the kitchen
On July 28, 2023 by Rebecca SponslerBy KELLI LUTZADVOCATE NEWS STAFF Today’s recipe, pineapple pie, is shared by our own Greenville Advocate staff, Galen Isringhausen, and his wife, Patti. Isringhausen shares that his wife Patti brought this recipe home a few years ago after attending a church potluck. He says that this recipe is nice and simple, “it seems to take
Local News
New tax assessments to be sent out Appeals NOT due on July 24
On July 25, 2023 by Rebecca SponslerBy Rebecca SponslerAdvocate News Staff Editors Note: Last Tuesday’s edition of the Advocate contained an article concerning the tax assessments which were recently sent out. In that edition of the paper we failed to include any official comments from the assessor’s office regarding the issue. We hope that today’s issue will fully explain the issues
Sports
Johnson to play tennis for GU
On July 25, 2023 by Rebecca SponslerBy MARK JURGENAADVOCATE SPORTS STAFF Evie Johnson, a 2023 graduate of Greenville High School, has announced her intention to be a part of the women’s tennis program at Greenville University beginning this fall. “I have to say it’s really exciting,” she said. “Not only am I taking classes I am really enjoying but the whole
Local News
Jobs up, unemployment down in June
On July 25, 2023 by Rebecca SponslerBy Rachel TerryAdvocate News Staff According to preliminary data provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES), the unemployment rate fell 0.1 percentage points to 4.0% in June. Nonfarm payrolls rose by 8,400 jobs in June. The May revised unemployment rate was 4.1%, unchanged from the
Local News
Pocahontas hosts village-wide yard sale
On July 25, 2023 by Rebecca SponslerBy Rachel TerryAdvocate News Staff Pocahontas held a village-wide yard sale Friday and Saturday. Vendors set up around the square and more than 30 homes were set to hold sales as well. The sales began at 8 a.m. The Saturday morning sales enjoyed pleasant weather, with cooler temperatures and a nice breeze, encouraging potential shoppers
Local News
A senior moment
On July 25, 2023 by Rebecca SponslerBy SUSAN CHISMADVOCATE NEWS STAFF Old age is when you finally find a medicine that works for you, and you realize it makes you itch! I tried a lovely new face cream last week, and I’m allergic to it. It’s not fair. But wait — remember the old adage “The fair’s in August?” Well guess
Local News
Bond County Fair grounds being readied
On July 25, 2023 by Rebecca SponslerThe Bond County Fairgrounds are abuzz with activity as dozens of volunteers and workers are preparing the grounds for the 2023 rendition, which runs Aug. 3-8. A detailed schedule of all the activities will be in the Friday, July 28 edition of The Advocate. The Fair book is easily accessed on the fair website, bondcofair.com.
Local News
AMVETS memorial flag program celebrates 30 years
On July 25, 2023 by Rebecca SponslerBy SUSAN CHISMADVOCATE NEWS STAFF AMVETS Post 140 recently reached its 30th anniversary of remembering Bond County area deceased veterans through its Avenue of Flags program. The program began on Memorial Day weekend in 1993: flags were displayed on Memorial Day, Flag Day, 4th of July, Veterans Day, and Pearl Harbor day. After 9-11, they
Sports
Comets summer competitions headed for the stretch run
On July 18, 2023 by Rebecca SponslerBy MARK JURGENAADVOCATE SPORTS STAFF As we move through July, remember to schedule your physicals for the upcoming sports seasons at Greenville High School. Practices begin Aug. 7. You don’t want to miss practice time! Football: The football Comets traveled to Salem on July 13 to participate in 7-on-7 activities along with offensive and defensive