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Former Bluffs Resident to Open Insurance Agency
Apr 16 2024BLUFFS, IL – A former resident of Bluffs is returning to his roots to open an insurance agency. Brian Floyd, owner of Floyd Insurance Agency LLC, will be opening their main headquarters office in Bluffs. The agency currently has a satellite office at 1111 West Morton Avenue Suite #8 in...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEWednesday, March 27, 2024For more information, contact:Kristin JamisonNew Website Spotlights Scott County’s Strategic Advantages and Open Arms to Businesses and ResidentsWINCHESTER, IL -- The Scott County Development Corporation (SCDC), in a significant step towards fostering economic growth and attracting new businesses, proudly announces the launch of its new...
By Ryne TurkeThe Source NewspaperThe West Central Cougars Boys Basketball team capped off a season to remember with an IHSA 1A State Championship in Champaign earlier this month. While the Cougars victory has been the talk of the community, fans from Winchester and Bluffs believed a State Championship was in the...
Bluffs board focuses on summer events
Mar 13 2024BLUFFS — Village board members are looking forward to events coming up this summer. The community picnic is planned for Aug. 17, when the headline performer will be country music artist Wade Hayes, with special guest Stompin' Grounds.The board voted to donate $1,000 toward the event.Mayor Linda Sapp asked board members...
Scott County Historical Society Promoting Rental Opportunities of Historic Winchester Depot
Feb 10 2024One of Winchester’s historic buildings is hoping to host more community events this year after several completed renovations.The Winchester Depot has been the home of the Scott County Historical Society since the mid-80s. The depot, at that time, was in a decrepit state and was put through a series of...
“Jacksonville has a lot to offer,” said Tom Marx of Marx Commercial Development Co. “I love the community, the people are nice, and the City has been really great to work with.” Marx owns the former Shopko building and has big plans to bring new retailers into the space.The 100,000-square-foot...
WINCHESTER — It's "out with the old, in with the new" for a Winchester restaurant. Papa Subs has been open since Nov. 8 at 772 Old U.S. 36. The restaurant serves submarine sandwiches, soup, salads and all-day breakfast. The space used to be a Dollar General. The building was purchased last...
For the past 13 years, the Saturday following Thanksgiving has marked Small Business Saturday – a nationwide movement that encourages communities to celebrate and support small businesses. In Jacksonville, this day takes on a special significance as the community comes together to promote the unique charm of the small businesses...
The Village of Bluffs recently completed a key piece of utility infrastructure.The Scott County Times reports that the village recently completed a new 150,000-gallon water storage tank. The construction of the tank was funded by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency’s low-interest water infrastructure loan program.To read the full article click...
WINCHESTER — Things are looking up in Winchester and there are no plans to slow down as summer transitions into fall.That’s according to Winchester Civic Group member Bobbi Jo Smith, who said the group — working in tandem with city leaders — has a lot of projects in the works.To...
With 3 million Illinoisians lacking access to fresh, nutritious food options, how are small towns bringing groceries back to their communities?