Batchtown News

By Editor | June 9, 2026 |

The Batchtown Woman’s Club met Tuesday evening at the home of President Jean Tepen. The members present were, Jean Tepen, Karen Friedel, Elaine Titus Barb Margherio, Marilyn Klockenkemper, Sharon Friedel, and Marcy Klockenkemper. Once again, the Batchtown Woman’s Club is having a Game Day on August 23, to raise money for several activities in our community. In the past we have given to six local schools, the fire department, ambulance, lights for Christmas in the park, Batchtown Fall Fest, Easter Egg Hunt, Shut ins at Christmas, Halloween treats, Calhoun Entertainment Company, Calhoun County Fair, to the After Prom, and have sponsored free swim days on June 17 and July 15 at the Calhoun pool.
The members of the Batchtown Woman’s Club Game Day at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Hardin, is Sunday, Aug. 23. The doors will open at 11 a.m. and the games will begin at 1 p.m. and will continue until 20 games have been played. Refreshments will also be available at 11 a.m. and continue throughout the day until closing time. The menu is chicken salad sandwiches, dumplings, hot dog sandwiches, and various desserts, coffee, iced tea, soda, and water. There will also be a basket raffle. The raffle will be held after the games are finished. Come and join us on Game Day on Sunday, August 23, for a good time for a good cause.
We are happy to announce that Reese and Julie Kuehnel are the proud parents of a baby girl born June 1, 2026. Her name is McKenzie Mae, older sister is Blair age two. Grandparents are Jim and Laura Brodbeck, and Mary Droege. Congratulations to all!
The Ignite Youth Choir sang in Alton Sunday evening. Zoe, and Sadie Russell belong to the Choir There are 55 members in the Choir. Their parents, Jeremy and Angie Russell, of Godfrey, and Grandmother Linda Russell of Batchtown attended. They are going to be playing at the Jerseyville County Fair, and later in Branson, Mo.
We were sorry to hear of the passing of Beverly Jean Hagen. She is survived by one son, Alfred (Sharon) Hagen. She was preceded in death by her husband, LeRoy and two sons, Bret and Timothy. Jean served as a real estate professional in Calhoun for over 50 years. She will be missed by all.
Leila Schulte, and twin brother Levi Schulte graduated from Brussels High School last week May 29. They are the children of Alex and Justine Schulte, and the grandparents of Eldon and Christine Johnes of Batchtown. Congratulations to both of them.
Elaine Titus met friend Linda Funk for lunch at Santino’s in Alton, They enjoyed their lunch, and visited.
The Catholic Mass at 8 a.m. is now at Batchtown, St. Barbara’s Church from June 7 until Dec. 27. Everyone is welcome.
Our sympathy is extended to the family of Ed Friedel of Bethalto. Ed has many relatives from Calhoun County. He will be missed by all.
The crowd enjoyed Cash Goetten and the RoeDean Revelers band at Music In The Park at Heritage Park in Brussels Friday evening. They look forward to the next band on Friday night, June 19. Hope to see you there.
The Art in the Park at the Heritage Park in Brussels will be this coming Saturday, June 13, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. It’s always fun to see the artwork from people in the community. Hope to see you there.
Jacob Magg, veterinarian, is open for business at the American Legion Building in Batchtown from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. every Tuesday. Everyone is welcome.
The Cornerstone Church meets every Sunday for services at 10:45 a.m. Bible Class is every Wednesday at 9 a.m. Everyone is welcome.
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Joys of Living
Oh the wild joys of living!
The leaping from rock to rock,
The strong rending of boughs
From the trees,
The cool silver shock of the plunge
In a pool’s living water,
The hunt of the bear, and the sultriness
Showing the lion is couched in his liar.
Robert Browning