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10/17/2025

Today's WGEL Salute To Service recognizes Bob Meffert, of the Grantfork Fire Department. Thank you for your service to our communitiies, Bob!

Today's Salute to Service is firefighter Bob Meffert. Bob has been with the Grantfork Fire Department for 25 years and also has a son and grandson in the department. Serving their community is a family tradition. Thank you to Today's Salute to Service Bob Meffert, Grantfork Volunteer Fire Department...

10/16/2025

It was a dramatic end to the Greenville seventh grade Lady Blue Jays game Tuesday at home. With the score tied and Gillespie having possession of the ball, Lady Jay Peyton Coleman stole the inbound pass and sank a shot from just inside the midcourt stripe to give her team a 24-21 win. The Lady

10/16/2025

Tuesday was senior night for the Greenville Comets volleyball team as they hosted Hillsboro. Eight GHS seniors were honored, Jasmyn Wedin, Haylee Hediger, Keeleigh Valleroy, Haylee Clark, Braelyn Andris, Autumn Lutz, Ava Potthast, and Ava Manhart. Coach Lee Coakley told WGEL they are a great group o...

10/16/2025

Playing at home Tuesday, the Greenville Junior High eighth grade girls basketball team notched a 41-12 win over Gillespie. The Lady Jays jumped out to a 14-0 lead after one quarter, then outscored Gillespie 18-5 in the third quarter. Top scorers for the winners were Nova Roeder with 17 points, Mya N...

10/15/2025

Registration is underway for parents who would like to watch a Bond County Project Parenting program titled “Diapers to Underpants Potty Training.” The Google Meet will be Monday, October 20 from 8 to 9 p.m. Families can find more information by visiting the Project Parenting page or by...

10/15/2025

At its September meeting, the Kaskaskia College Board of Trustees was approached about the possible development of a new park near the KC Education Center in Vandalia. Ben Frazier, CEO and executive director of the YMCA of Fayette County, commented on a proposed project which would be on a 10-acre p...

10/15/2025

At its recent meeting, the Bond County Board made appointments to the Bond County Board of Health and the Bond County Housing Authority Board. Reappointed to three-year terms on the health board were Emily Korte, Diane Lippert and Dr. Philip Siefken. All members of the Bond County Housing Authority....

10/15/2025

The Bond County Community Unit 2 Board of Education will meet Wednesday, October 15 at 7 p.m. in the Pocahontas School gym. Items on the agenda include the FY 25 audit report and the natural gas contract. An executive session to discuss personnel is planned at the end of the meeting.

10/15/2025

HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital in Highland is inviting high school juniors and seniors to apply for its Winter 2025 High School Healthcare Bootcamp. The bootcamp gives students hands-on experience in healthcare, including job shadowing opportunities, skill-building sessions, and the chance to meet pro...

10/15/2025

Greenville Police Chief Bryan Waugh has submitted his September police department activity report. Officers made two arrests in felony cases, one misdemeanor arrest, and three arrests for outstanding warrants. Thirty-two traffic citations were issued. Police made two motorist assists and checked on....

10/15/2025

Congratulations to Rodney Reavis & Marchello Farms for being our Week #2 Lunch-N-Field Winner. Thank you to The Old Mill for the porkchops, green beans & mashed potatoes. Fantastic! A big thanks to Scooters Coffee in Greenville for the Courage cookies. Tune in to your friends at WGEL each Wednesday....

10/15/2025

The Greenville Junior High eighth grade girls basketball team went to Litchfield Monday night and posted a 35-13 victory. The home team led 9-7 after the first quarter, but scored just four points the rest of the way. The Lady Blue Jays led 17-11 at halftime, then outscored Litchfield 18-2 in the se...