A Lawrence County man has been sentenced to 17 years in federal prison on methamphetamine and firearms charges. David Royse, 47, of Sumner, ple...

Has anyone heard of the Cincinnati subway system? I would be surprised if you did. Back in the 1920’s, a project was started to build a subway system under Cincinnati, Ohio. Miles of tunnels and a bunch of stations were built. Then suddenly, the Great Depression happened and the money for the project dried up. The construction was halted and […] The post Faith Church first appeared on Petersburg Observer & Menard County Review.

Our family got to see Lake America a number of years ago, back when it was still called Lake Ontario. We were in the neighborhood, having visited Niagara Falls, and honestly I couldn’t tell if it was an American or Canadian lake anyway. Much like the Gulf of America, where we’ve vacationed on a few occasions along the Florida panhandle, […] The post City on a Hill first appeared on Petersburg Observer & Menard County Review.

Athens Christian Church (1411 E State Route 29) invites the community to Wednesday Night Connection— an evening filled with good food, fellowship, and Bible study for all ages. Join us Wednesday evenings through November 11. The evening begins with supper served in the Family Life Center from 5:40–6:15 p.m. The menu for Wednesday, September 9, will be mostaccioli, garlic bread, […] The post ACC Offers Connections Every Wednesday Evening first appeared on Petersburg Observer & Menard Co

Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site in Menard County will host the 45th Traditional Music Festival and Bluegrass Concerts Sept. 11-12. Bluegrass concerts will take place in the Kelso-Hollow Amphitheater from 6-10 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11. Then on Saturday, Sept. 12, musicians from across the Midwest will gather at Lincoln’s New Salem, filling the campground and historic village with impromptu […] The post New Salem 45th Annual Music Fest, Bluegrass Contest Sept. 11-12 first appeared o

Menard County Property owners are reminded the second installment payments of 2025 real estate property taxes payable in 2026 are due Friday, September 18, 2026. Any paid after that date will be assessed a penalty of 1 1/2 percent a month. Taxes may be paid at Longview Community Bank in Greenview, Petefish Skiles & Company Bank in Petersburg and any […] The post Reminder: Second Installment of Property Taxes Due Sept. 18 first appeared on Petersburg Observer & Menard County Review.

On September 12-13 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., the Marbold Heritage Festival will be celebrating its 175-year history in Menard County. John H. Marbold from Badbergen, Germany, traveled to America with his family in 1847, making his home first in Petersburg and then purchasing 200 acres on February 14, 1851, establishing Elmwood, also known as the Marbold Farmstead. On […] The post Combine Fun, History at Heritage Fest first appeared on Petersburg Observer & Menard County Review.

The Greenview Civic Improvement Association invites you to participate in our Flea Market in the Park, a craft and flea market on Monday, September 7, 2025. Money raised from our Labor Day activities are used to support subsequent Labor Day Celebrations, upkeep of the Community Building, and support other community events throughout the year. The Market Vendor Letter with details […] The post Have Something to Sell? Greenview Fest Needs Vendors first appeared on Petersburg Observer & Menar

Greenview Labor Day Celebration organizers are leaving it up to you: “We did not set a theme this year for our parade. We would like to do something fun and let our parade participants choose their set a theme. It will be fun to see what our parade participants will come up with.” No pressure, folks. The parade begins at […] The post You-Pick-It Theme for Greenview Parade first appeared on Petersburg Observer & Menard County Review.

Calling all bakers! Bring your best pie to the Marbold Heritage Festival on Sunday, September 13th for our annual pie contest. Located at 21722 State Hwy 29, Greenview, deliver your pie to the HMFA food tent by 10 a.m. Judging will start at 11 a.m. Pies will be judged on appearance, crust, filling and flavor. Please use a disposal or […] The post If You Think Your Pie Takes the Cake first appeared on Petersburg Observer & Menard County Review.