Van-Far bounced back and had a big second half to beat Clopton-Elsberry 30-6 on Homecoming Night for the Indians. The game was scoreless after the first quarter then both teams scored in the second. The Indians crossed the goal line first when Colten Jensen intercepted Shawn Yates, returning the ball to the IndianHawk 34-yard line. […]
Relay Committee Thrilled To Exceed Goal By About $10,000! Another successful Pike County Relay for Life was held on Saturday at the fairgrounds, raising more than $50,000 for the American Cancer Society, which is $10,000 more than the goal. Relay Chair Lynn Reuther said she would give spirit awards to every team this year. “This […]
Streak Ends As Bobcats Fall To Montgomery Co. Alex Chilson ran back the opening kick-off for the Bobcats, but Bowling Green fell on Homecoming Night 55-28 to the Montgomery County Wildcats. The loss was the first for the Bobcats in EMO Conference play and snapped a three game win streak. The Wildcats tied the game before […]
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Services for Georgia Mariah Belshe, 98, of Perry, were at 12 p.m., Friday at Perry Christian Church with the Rev. Nancy Kellstrom officiating. Burial was in Lick Creek Cemetery. Visitation was Friday, from 11 a.m. until the time of service. Arrangements were under the direction of Bienhoff Funeral Homes. Mrs. Belshe died Tuesday, September 19, […]
David Scott Swenson, 54, of Louisiana died Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017 at University Hospital in Columbia. A private memorial is being planned by the family. He was born to Norman C. “Pat” and Helen Swenson on Aug. 8, 1963 in Louisiana. He is survived by his sisters, Karen Hallows and Keith Hall of Oakton, Vir., […]
Johanna Karola Hamlett, 87, of Bowling Green died Monday, Sept. 18, 2017 at her home, surrounded by loving friends and her furry family. Per her wishes there was no services. Karola was born Oct. 29, 1929, in Aschaffenburg, Germany to Karl Johann Amendt and Berta Zilg Amendt. She married Courtlen Price Hamlett on Nov. 16, 1981. […]
Carol Jean “CJ” Vandelicht Rayl, 60, of Henley died at her home Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2017, after a short but courageous battle with cancer. Friends and family are invited to a memorial service to be held Saturday from 1-4 p.m., at Spring Valley Baptist Church, 15418 Rte H, Henley. Carol will be privately laid to […]
Robert L. Welch, Jr., 80, of Springfield, formerly of Pike County died Friday, Sept. 22, 2017 in Republic. Funeral services were at 10 a.m., Monday at Collier Funeral Home in Louisiana. Marvin Scherff officiated. Burial was at Greenlawn Cemetery in Bowling Green. Visitation was from 5-7 p.m., Sunday at the funeral home. He was born […]
Donna Marie French,63, of Pittsfield, Ill., died Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2017 at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, Ill. A memorial service for Donna will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday at the Centenary United Methodist Church in Louisiana. She was born Nov. 30, 1953 in Flint, Mich., to Alva and Janie Bernice Fox French. Survivors include […]
