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News from March 2016

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Pittsfield Education Center to host income-tax help session

By Mark Iandolo | Mar 11, 2016

An income-tax-return assistance session will be held 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, March 18, at the Pittsfield Education Center, 1308 West Washington.

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Singer, pianist to perform 'Under the Dome' at Jacksonville library

By Mark Iandolo | Mar 10, 2016

Jacksonville Public Library, 201 W. College Ave., will host a celebration of voice and piano at 4 p.m. Sunday, March 20, when soprano Addie Gramelspacher and pianist Teri Benz perform as part of the 2015-16 Music Under the Dome concert series.

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Jacksonville Public Library's annual film series explores 'Justice and Injustice'

By Mark Iandolo | Mar 10, 2016

Jacksonville Public Library is hosting the third annual Humanities Film Series, in conjunction with MacMurray College, and will screen the film “Examined Life” at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 24, at the library, 201 W. College Ave.

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Jacksonville library board to discuss performance-review suggestions

By Mark Iandolo | Mar 10, 2016

The Jacksonville Public Library Board of Trustees will host a meeting at 4:30 p.m. on Monday, March 14, to examine the director’s progress report on suggested improvements based on the 2015 performance review during its next meeting 4:30 p.m. Monday at the library, 201 W. College Ave.

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Annual 'April Food for Fines' drive returns to Pittsfield library

By Mark Iandolo | Mar 9, 2016

The Pittsfield Public Library will hold its annual “April Food For Fines” event, allowing patrons the chance to clear overdue fines by donating non-perishable food items.

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Halbrook: Tax hike not answer to state budget impasse

By Vimbai Chikomo | Mar 9, 2016

House District 102 GOP candidate Brad Halbrook said a tax hike will not solve Illinois’ deep-seated financial problems.

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Pittsfield Lions Club's next dinner meeting March 17

By Mark Iandolo | Mar 9, 2016

The Pittsfield Lions Club will meet at 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 17, at the Cardinal Inn in Pittsfield for an eat-and-greet and meeting.

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Pittsfield Rotary Club's next weekly luncheon meeting March 16

By Mark Iandolo | Mar 9, 2016

The Pittsfield Rotary Club will meet at noon Wednesday, March 16, at the Community Center, 224 W. Washington, for its weekly gathering and guest speaker presentation.

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Pittsfield Rotary Club luncheon meeting Thursday

By Mark Iandolo | Mar 9, 2016

The Pittsfield Rotary Club will meet at noon Thursday at the Community Center, 224 W. Washington.

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Pike Quail and Upland Management Association benefit dinner March 19

By Mark Iandolo | Mar 9, 2016

The Pike County Quail and Upland Management Association will hold its annual fundraising banquet at 6 p.m. Saturday, March 19, at the former JDL Building, Highway 54 North in Pittsfield.

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Jerseyville City Council OKs funds for annual Willow Rose Easter Egg Hunt

By Mark Iandolo | Mar 8, 2016

The Jerseyville City Council at a recent meeting approved a $700 request from the Willow Rose Rehab & Healthcare Facility to fund its annual Easter Egg Hunt on Good Friday.

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Auburn Public Library OKs hiring of new library director

By Mark Iandolo | Mar 8, 2016

The Auburn Public Library board approved the hiring of Calla Patton as Auburn Public Library's new director at a recent meeting.

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Roodhouse to celebrate its 150th birthday in August, throughout year

By Mark Iandolo | Mar 8, 2016

Roodhouse plans to hold celebratory events throughout the year to celebrate its 150th birthday on April 20.

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North Pike District Library to host blood drive Saturday

By Mark Iandolo | Mar 7, 2016

North Pike District Library is set to host a community blood drive event from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday in the CIBS (Central Illinois Blood Services) Bloodmobile, which will be parked outside the library at 119 S. Corey St.

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Pittsfield City Council approves change orders for construction projects

By Ruth de Jauregui | Mar 5, 2016

Change orders for Newman-Alton and Leander Construction were approved at the Feb. 16 Pittsfield City Council meeting.

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PAC: Questions over Marine-service claim 'disqualify' McCann from re-election

By Vimbai Chikomo | Mar 4, 2016

A recent campaign ad by Liberty Principles PAC said state Sen. Sam McCann (R-Plainview) “is disqualified” from his re-election bid in the 50th District because he lied about his military service.

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Springfield Ballet Company's 'Rhapsody in Gershwin' debuts next weekend

By Mark Iandolo | Mar 4, 2016

"Rhapsody in Gershwin" -- a new, original production from the Springfield Ballet Company -- will be performed March 11-13 at the Legacy Theatre.

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Jacksonville Public Protection Committee to consider police training center plans

By Mark Iandolo | Mar 4, 2016

The Jacksonville Public Protection Committee will discuss proposals involving the Jacksonville Police Department Training Center at its next meeting at 1 p.m. Monday, March 14, in the Mayor’s Conference Room at City Hall.

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Jacksonville Area Chamber's Agri-Industry Banquet next week

By Mark Iandolo | Mar 4, 2016

The Jacksonville Area Chamber of Commerce will host the 2016 Agri-Industry Banquet at 6 p.m. Thursday at Hamilton’s “110 North East."

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Jerseyville City Council considers grant request to help fund Apple Festival

By Mark Iandolo | Mar 3, 2016

The Jerseyville City Council discussed a Jersey County Historical Society tourism grant request for $1,300 to help fund the annual Apple Festival during a meeting this week.