A group of women battle to drag a greased pig to the center of the ring during the 144th annual Adams/Brown County Old Settlers celebration Saturday in Clayton. The event wraps up today with a UPA Tractor Pull beginning at noon. (H-W Photo/Phil Carlson)
The Adams/Brown County Old Settlers celebration featured a greased pig contest that had participants trying to chase down and wrestle the slippery swine into submission.
It wasn't easy. As one of the adults explained to the kids either watching or chasing: "It's not just the legs. You've got to grab that sucker."
Tuesday, May 21 2013 3:16 PM EDT2013-05-21 19:16:36 GMT
By STEVE EIGHINGER Herald-Whig Staff Writer A rare sense of appreciation of the immediate past can be detected in the voice of the Rev. Jerry Harris, senior pastor of The Crossing megachurch. A sense
A rare sense of appreciation of the immediate past can be detected in the voice of the Rev. Jerry Harris, senior pastor of The Crossing megachurch. A sense of anticipation for what the future likely holds is noticeable,...
Wednesday, May 22 2013 6:45 PM EDT2013-05-22 22:45:54 GMT
By DEBORAH GERTZ HUSAR Herald-Whig Staff Writer PITTSFIELD, Ill. -- Pike County State's Attorney Carrie Boyd hopes an appointment to the board of directors for the Illinois Criminal Justice Information
PITTSFIELD, Ill. -- Pike County State's Attorney Carrie Boyd hopes an appointment to the board of directors for the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority will help her work smarter for both the county and the...
Wednesday, May 22 2013 6:42 PM EDT2013-05-22 22:42:47 GMT
By DEBORAH GERTZ HUSAR Herald-Whig Staff Writer PITTSFIELD, Ill. -- The Pittsfield City Council will look at options for better monitoring at a burn pile provided for residents. Aldermen Tuesday agreed
PITTSFIELD, Ill. -- The Pittsfield City Council will look at options for better monitoring at a burn pile provided for residents. Aldermen Tuesday agreed to close the site due to abuse for at least two weeks -- and...
Wednesday, May 22 2013 6:40 PM EDT2013-05-22 22:40:48 GMT
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- A former leader of the Adams County Drug Court program will face a federal charge after being arrested on two methamphetamine charges last month.
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- A former leader of the Adams County Drug Court program will face a federal charge after being arrested on two methamphetamine charges last month.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 4:54 PM EDT2013-05-22 20:54:22 GMT
A Quincy man who was in a standoff with officers from the Quincy Police Department earlier this year waived his right to a preliminary hearing on Wednesday.
A Quincy man who was in a standoff with officers from the Quincy Police Department earlier this year waived his right to a preliminary hearing on Wednesday.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 11:15 AM EDT2013-05-22 15:15:10 GMT
Hannibal's downtown fire hydrants soon could be getting a makeover. Julie Rolsen, owner of Main Street Kitchen Store, asked for permission during Tuesday's city council meeting to custom paint fire hydrants downtown.
HANNIBAL, Mo. -- Hannibal's downtown fire hydrants soon could be getting a makeover. The City Council voted 4-1 Tuesday night to give Julie Rolsen, owner of Main Street Kitchen Store, permission to custom paint fire...
Wednesday, May 22 2013 9:33 AM EDT2013-05-22 13:33:28 GMT
The majority of people inside a packed Westview Golf Course clubhouse let members of the Quincy Park Board know Tuesday night they don't want to see much of anything change at the 27-hole course.
The majority of people inside a packed Westview Golf Course clubhouse let members of the Quincy Park Board know Tuesday night they don't want to see much of anything change at the 27-hole course.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 10:30 PM EDT2013-05-22 02:30:50 GMT
The American Red Cross's annual Heroes Campaign has become a lifeline for people living in Adams, Brown, Pike, McDonough and Hancock counties.
The American Red Cross's annual Heroes Campaign has become a lifeline for people living in Adams, Brown, Pike, McDonough and Hancock counties. A record of $60,110 was raised during the 10th annual campaign.
A group of women battle to drag a greased pig to the center of the ring during the 144th annual Adams/Brown County Old Settlers celebration Saturday in Clayton. The event wraps up today with a UPA Tractor Pull beginning at noon. (H-W Photo/Phil Carlson)
