Editor’s Note: This story is part of The Telegraph’s renewed focus on the people and groups who make our area a destination to live, work and shop. ALTON — Once again, the community has responded with ...

ALTON — Four hundred people gathered June 3 on the picturesque grounds of Nilo Farms in Brighton to raise a record-breaking $100,343 at the ninth annual Duck Pluckers, Deer Skinners & Fish Hookers ...

Columbus’ three school superintendents will be battling for the ultimate prize – the duck plucker during the Columbus Area United Way’s annual duck race fundraiser. Usually held during Columbus Days ...

Duck hunters around the county have a place to get their game plucked with the re-opening of the Butte City Duck Plucker this month. Owner Marcus Davis and his friend, Vince Laufer, are continuing the ...