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Core Community nears funding goal and starts new class
On September 15, 2023 by Rebecca SponslerBy SUSAN CHISMADVOCATE NEWS STAFF Monday, Sandy Bellagante, Core Community liaison, proudly moved the fund raising thermometer on the courthouse lawn up another $10,000 to $65,000. The two-year goal is $150,000, so they have nearly reached the $75,000 they need to fund a new class. They are still seeking donations. That new class began Monday
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Boys and girls golf continues busy schedule
On September 15, 2023 by Rebecca SponslerBy MARK JURGENAADVOCATE SPORTS STAFF It has been a busy start to the week for the Greenville High School golf teams. Both the boys and girls teams have traveled to matches. The boys began the week on Monday at the Roland Barkau Golf Course in Okawville at the rescheduled Okawville Invitational. GHS amassed a score
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AMVETS help Thrift Store changeover
On September 15, 2023 by Rebecca SponslerBy SUSAN CHISMADVOCATE NEWS STAFF Each September and March, the HSHS Thrift Store volunteers clear the building of leftover merchandise and restock it with goods for the next season. In the week before, they reduce stock by offering increasing sales — 33%, 50%, 75%, and the popular $5 and $1 bag sales. Even so, lots
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Radius Rods Club to hold 45th annual roundup Sunday
On September 15, 2023 by Rebecca SponslerBy KELLI LUTZADVOCATE NEWS STAFF On Sunday, Sept. 17, the Radius Rods Club’s annual roundup will be held at the Gretchen Wilson Park in Pocahontas. Registration for pre-1949 street rods only is from 9 a.m.-noon. This is the 45th year the club hosts the event, always held on the third Saturday of September. Most of
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City Council approves ordinance for keeping chickens in city limits
On September 15, 2023 by Rebecca SponslerBy Rebecca SponslerAdvocate News Staff At the Sept. 12 meeting of the Greenville City Council, a lengthy discussion was had on an ordinance regulating the number of chickens a person could have at their home within the city limits. The council approved the ordinance with three amendments. The ordinance sets forth a rule that all
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New maintenance compound being built for park district
On September 15, 2023 by Rebecca SponslerIf you have driven by JC Park lately, you likely noticed the large structure going up across from the playground. When completed, this will be a new maintenance compound for the Kingsbury Park District. The shed will be a 64×62 building, just under 4,000 square feet, and will be able to house equipment such as
Sports
Blue Jays baseball heads to Regionals semifinals
On September 15, 2023 by Rebecca SponslerThe GJHS Blue Jays baseball team defeated Vandalia, 10-0, to secure a spot in the IESA 3A regionals semifinals in Effingham. The team had a very successful regular season. Heading into the tournament, the team finished the regular season with a 13-4-2 record. They earned the third seed, drawing a matchup against the sixth-seed Vandals.