Calhoun shut out the Trojans on the first night of IHSA football
The Calhoun Warriors took down the Triopia Trojans last week, 42-0, to start off the IHSA football season. Jake Brannan and Will Lorton each scored in the first half and with three good kicks from Jack Goode the Warriors took a 21 lead in the first half of the game. Lorton scored on 83-yard kickoff…
Read MoreFamily Ag Day Saturday at fairgrounds
By Diane Brangenberg Family Ag Day will be held from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday at the Calhoun County Fair.
Read MoreCalhoun County Fair returns with time honored traditions
By Diane Brangenberg The Education Department is a long-standing tradition for the Calhoun County Fair. Always a fair favorite for all students from kindergarten to eighth grade from Brussels and Calhoun Elementary and Jr. High, St. Mary’s and St. Norbert’s.
Read MoreRiver County News print publication begins next week
By Steven Spencer Next week will be the first issue of the River County News.
Read MoreStars, guitars and southern charm take over the 2025 Calhoun County Fair
Dust off your boots and get ready to two-step under the stars as country music comes to the Calhoun County Fair. On Thursday, Sept. 4, the fairgrounds will come alive with the twang of guitars, the stomp of boots, and the unforgettable sound of live country music as we welcome Jake Maurer to the stage.
Read MoreCalhoun Council for Senior News – September 4, 2025
By Beverly Mosbarger Senior Center Hours are Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Phone: 618-576-9567 Email: [email protected] Lunch served daily from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m.
Read MoreCALHOUN: Governor Pritzker issues Disaster Proclamation for Calhoun, Cook and Jersey counties
By Steven Spencer Governor JB Pritzker signed a Disaster Proclamation last Thursday, Aug. 21, regarding the July storm which brought heavy rainfall and significant damage to the area and local residents.
Read MoreCalhoun County Fair Contestants
Lady Warriors start season with win in Roxana
By Steven Spencer The Calhoun Lady Warriors returned to the court this week for this year’s volleyball season.
Read MoreMiss Calhoun attends Kampsville American Legion meeting
Left to right, Jodi Becker, Christine Schumann, Robbe Becker, Colleen Schumann-Miss Calhoun County, Judy Benz, Nina Wilson, Judi Neese & Violet Becker. Miss Calhoun County, Colleen Schumann, attended the August 11 regular meeting in Kampsville for the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 1083. Miss Colleen is a member of this auxiliary and also the unit historian.…
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