Virden Library Hosts a Used Book Sale Over the Weekend
The used book sale at the Virden Library was held this weekend in order to raise money for new additions to the library. These additions include the purchase of new books for the adults’ and children’s collections as well as new computer equipment for the library. The library director Shirley Blankenship has worked at the […]
The Girard Pumpkin Festival Draws a Crowd Saturday
The Girard Illinois Chamber of Commerce held its 11th annual Girard Pumpkin Festival Saturday. The day started at 10 a.m. with a parade. Food was served throughout the day as well, including hamburgers and hot dogs and chili from the Chili Cook-Off. Beginning at 1 p.m., people started to do the “pumpkin chunkin’” where pumpkins are […]