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Pickings from Pike’s Past – June 26, 2025

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Pickings from Pike’s Past – June 26, 2025

125 YEARS AGO: 58 TRAIN CARS BRING RINGLING’S CIRCUS TO PITTSFIELD 150 Years Ago June 24, 1875 A match game of baseball between Pittsfield and Rockport on Wednesday resulted in favor of Pittsfield, 20-15. New Canton and vicinity today look like a perfect wreck, and a fearful wreck it is. The storm burst in all its fury about 9 o’clock last night and by midnight had done its worst. The waters of Kiser Creek flooded our town—all the streets, garde…Read Article

Pittsfield High School Petitions for Safer Intersection After Fatal Accident

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Pittsfield High School Petitions for Safer Intersection After Fatal Accident

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City project faces delay for archeological study

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City project faces delay for archeological study

The long-awaiting project to improve the intersection at the corners of South Memorial and Higbee will likely delayed until next construction season. The news was delivered to the Pittsfield City Council at the June 17 meeting. According to Pittsfield city engineer Max Middendorf, the delay is being caused by a required archaeological study necessitated by the construction project’s proximity to a landmark – Pittsfield High School. Middendorf sa…Read Article

Pittsfield High School announces final honor roll of school year

By BETH ZUMWALT Pittsfield High school has announced the honor rolls and perfect attendance for the final quarter of the 2024-25 school year. Those named to the prestigious lists include: Seniors: Jordyn Apps, Lucas Archer, Brett Ator, Ashley Avendano, Wyatt Capps, Abigail Chamberlain, Lanie Constable, Tucker Cook, Lainey Cooley, Teya Cox-Pargin, Ethan Darnell, Seren Davenport, Michelle DeJaynes, Ava Douglas, Mariah Dunham, Braxton Forshey, Car…Pittsfield, Illinois · Pittsfield Read Article

Pittsfield’s McCartney and Gerard represent region at Miss Illinois competitions

MOLLY GERARD MATTI McCARTNEY By DAVID CAMPHOUSE Pike County is well represented this week in Marion, Illinois, as two young women from Pittsfield take the stage at the 2025 Miss Illinois and Miss Illinois’ Teen competitions. Miss Quincy 2025 Matti McCartney and Miss Quincy’s Teen 2025 Molly Gerard are among dozens of delegates from across the state competing June 24–28 in a five-phase challenge that includes private interview, talent, health and…Pittsfield, Illinois · Pittsfield Read Article

Pittsfield branch of Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints welcomes new pastor – Muddy River News

PITTSFIELD, Ill. — One of the Christian congregations in Pittsfield has a new pastor. Paul Drake is the new president of the Pittsfield branch of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He will be shepherding members, friends and visitors attending from Pittsfield, Mount Sterling, Louisiana, Mo., and other surrounding towns. Drake will be assisted by Richard Mudd in leading this growing church.Drake is retired after 35 years of service…Pittsfield, Illinois · Pittsfield Read Article

Allen Back to Prison

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ID’s set for All Six in Fatal Accident

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Pike County launches online portal for filing, accessing Statement of Economic Interests – Muddy River News

PITTSFIELD, Ill. — The Pike County Clerk’s Office recently announced the launch of an online portal for filing and accessing Statements of Economic Interests (SEI), enhancing transparency and simplifying the submission process for public officials and employees.Accessible at https://pikecounty.lrseis.com/or directly through Pike County’s website at https://www.pikecountyil.org/county-clerk/economic-interest-information/, the platform allows desi…Pittsfield, Illinois · Pittsfield Read Article

Saukees Rally in the Fifth to Defeat Bullets in Regional Semifinal

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RIVERTON, Ill. -- A five-run rally in the bottom of the fifth helped propel Pittsfield to a 7-5 win over Williamsville in the Class 2A Riverton Regional semifinal game on Wednesday.Baseball · Pittsfield See the Story

Pittsfield moves past New Berlin in regional opener

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PITTSFIELD, Ill. -- As the No. 7 seed in the Class 2A QND Regional, Pittsfield opened up postseason play with a 5-1 win over New Berlin on Monday in the quarterfinal.Pittsfield, Illinois · Pittsfield Read Article

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