Pittsfield, IL

75 YEARS AGO: PITTSFIELD BROWN SHOE FACTORY EMPLOYS 550 PERSONS 150 Years Ago Nov. 2, 1876 Wheat still pours into Pittsfield by endless wagon loads, and there is no way to get it out, as cars cannot be had for love or money. The new mill is full and has filled Strauss’ warehouse and its…

The Pikeland School District is forming a committee to review classroom reading materials after a parent called for the removal of a novel from the curriculum. According to reporting from WBBA Radio in Pittsfield, parent Brian Jacques objected to Sherman Alexie’s The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian, reportedly assigned in a sophomore English […]

By BETH ZUMWALT The Illinois Department of Natural Resources recently recognized Conservation Police Officers for acts of bravery, compassion and distinguished service to the people of Illinois during the 2025 calendar year. The ceremony also recognized several members of the public, staff from other agencies, and law enforcement from outside Departments. Among those who were…

By BETH ZUMWALT The 10-member all tournament team was announced at the conclusion of the Pike County Conference Tournament last week. Named to the prestigious lists were: Sophie Rennecker and Paisley Patterson, both of Western, Lincoln McCartney, Josie McClintock and Sophie Gengler of Pittsfield, Aaliyah Wiliams and Ava Stephen of Payson. Regional action for all…

By BETH ZUMWALT The Pittsfield City Council passed four ordinances at the Oct. 20 meeting. The first ordinance will allow the original owner of ACE Hardware to retain TIF benefits from the original deal. “Usually the TIF benefits go with the sale but in this instance the benefits are staying with the original owner,” Gary…

Pittsfield played host to Auburn on a cold, wet Friday night last week and things went all Auburn’s way from the very beginning with Auburn scoring on their first possession. Auburn ended up defeating the Saukees 54-22.

A Pike County woman has been arrested for allegedly causing a fatal accident in Pike County in late July.                  The accident claimed the life of 73-year-old Cherie Wells of Pittsfield on US 54 near the top of Atlas Hill.             Pike County deputies now believe the driver of the vehicle, Jaime Rhode of Griggsville […]

JHS 49-Dec Mac 6 Carrollton 41-Triopia 0 West Central 34-Beardstown 12 Brown County 32-Calhoun 31 OT Camp Point 57-North Greene 0 GNW 42-Unity 0 Rochester 42-QND 7 SHG 48-Glenwood 0 Lincoln 28-Southeast 0 Vandalia 48-Lanphier 0 Athens 62-New Berlin 8 Riverton 26-Porta 23 Auburn 54-Pittsfield 22 Stanford O 54-Pleasant Plains 16 North Mac 28-Gillespie 6 […]

Student leaders from across the Midwest District gathered at Pikeland Community School in Pittsfield on Friday, Oct. 9, for the Illinois Association of Junior High Student Councils (IAJHSC) Fall Midwest Leadership Workshop. Centered on this year’s theme, “Launch into Leadership,” the evening gave students opportunities to learn leadership lessons, exchange ideas and meet new people. Participants shared dinner and took […] The post PORTA Junior High Student Leaders “Launch into Lead

There are several area clean-up events, as well as Halloween fun coming up this month! Be sure to get them on your calendar now so you don’t forget. This Saturday (10/10) will be an E-Waste Recycling event at the Pike County Senior Center (220 W. Adams St.) in Pittsfield. (Please enter from Adams Street only)…