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A new generation
On August 18, 2023 by Rebecca SponslerSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital, Breese, announces the following Bond County births: Girl, to Katie and Newt Albert, Smithboro, July 7; Boy, to Courtney and Dylan Hilmes, Greenville, July 9.
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Correction
On August 18, 2023 by Rebecca SponslerThe Greenville Advocate, on page 5A in the Tuesday, Aug. 15 edition, stated the Historical Society meeting will be held on Thursday, Aug. 22. The potluck meeting will be on Tuesday, Aug. 22. The Advocate regrets the error.
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Greenville announces city streets’ oil and chip dates
On August 18, 2023 by Rebecca SponslerThe following streets will be oiled and chipped Aug. 29–31, from 7 a.m. until 5 p.m.
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Structure fire in Mulberry Grove
On August 18, 2023 by Rebecca SponslerAccording to a report by Brandon Atkinson, Lieutenant, Mulberry Grove FPD, the Fire Protection District was dispatched, with automatic aid from Greenville FPD, Keyesport FPD and RuralMed EMS at 5:30 pm Monday Aug. 14 to a structure fire in the 300 block of North Maple Street in Mulberry Grove, for a “confirmed structure fire” with
Sports
Lady Blue Jays nest 7-0 season start
On August 18, 2023 by Rebecca SponslerBy Dee Normanadvocate sports staff The Lady Blue Jays have won seven straight games, looking impressive during this four-game stretch. Although this is the softball program’s first year, the girls are not playing as such. “I walked into this season just hoping to win one game,” coach Young said. “I knew going up against teams
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Lady Eagles softball start 0-4
On August 18, 2023 by Rebecca SponslerThe Mulberry Grove Lady Eagles opened their regular season vs. St. Anthony, Monday, Aug. 14. Despite losing 23-5, the team showed great fight. Five Lady Eagles scored a run. Talulla Schlemer and Addison Icenogle hit everything thrown in front of them, each going two-for-two batting on the day. Beecher City tournament results: Saturday, Aug. 12,
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Sons of Service Honor Flight Charity Run scheduled
On August 15, 2023 by Rebecca SponslerBy KELLI LUTZADVOCATE NEWS STAFF Mark your calendars for Saturday, Aug. 19, to help support the Sons of Service annual Honor Flight Ride. The ride begins at the Keyesport American Legion with sign-up from 10 a.m.-noon. All vehicles are welcome on this 100-mile ride that includes stops at five local VFWs and/or American Legions, returning
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Court cases resolved for July
On August 15, 2023 by Rebecca SponslerThe following cases were prosecuted and resolved by Bond county’s State’s Attorney during July. July 10, 2023 Scott H. Wharton, Greenville, pled guilty to Driving under the Influence of Alcohol, Illegal Transportation of Alcohol, and Failure to Reduce Speed, which occurred on Jan. 27, 2023. Wharton was sentenced to a 24-month Order of Probation, alternative
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Freckled Press Bookstore opens Saturday
On August 15, 2023 by Rebecca SponslerBy SUSAN CHISMADVOCATE NEWS STAFF Greenville is getting a bookstore! Saturday on the northeast corner of the square, the Freckled Press will open at 10 a.m. Customers will find a sidewalk sale with all sorts of specials. In addition, Blippi will greet children and read stories from noon until 2 p.m. Then Barbie arrives to
Lifestyles
A senior moment
On August 15, 2023 by Rebecca SponslerDo you remember your mom buying school supplies when you were a child? You probably needed a box of crayons, a couple of pencils, a tablet for primary years and a notebook and filler paper for middle grades. You may have had a cigar box for storage. Now think back to buying supplies for your