Batchtown News
Mother’s Day was last week but families are still celebrating as they should because Mother’s Day can and should be every day! Betty and Kenny Eilerman had supper together Sunday Evening with Mike and Traci, and daughters Allie, and Haylie. Kenny and Bette are picking and preparing asparagus in their garden for market. The family…
Read MoreKampsville News
Kampsville American Legion will hold their Annual Memorial Day Service beginning at 11 a.m. at Schumann Memorial Park. Lunch will be served at the Legion beginning at noon with chicken and mashed potatoes being provided. Side dishes, and desserts are welcome.
Read MoreSouthern Illinois conservation leader warns state cannot afford to ignore longstanding soil and water funding crisis
As Illinois lawmakers enter the final weeks of budget negotiations before the May 31 deadline, Southern Illinois conservation leader Dale Shumaker is urging state leaders to reach a bipartisan solution that fully supports Illinois’ Soil and Water Conservation Districts before more local conservation capacity is lost. Shumaker, President of the Association of Illinois Soil &…
Read MoreQuincy Medical Group offering free sports physicals
Quincy Medical Group (QMG) is offering free sports physicals for student-athletes at its locations in Quincy, IL; Mt. Sterling, IL; and Keokuk, IA. All area student-athletes are welcome. Each student who receives a sports physical will also receive a complimentary t-shirt. Appointments are required. The QMG locations, dates, and times of the sports physicals are:…
Read MoreHow do data centers benefit the places where they’re built? Local mayors give mixed reviews
By Nikoel Hytrek and UIS Public Affairs Reporting (PAR) The Illinois General Assembly continues to debate what to do about data centers as the artificial intelligence business keeps booming, and communities complain about their energy bills, noise and environmental impacts. Data centers are warehouse-like buildings that house computer servers and other infrastructure that power the…
Read MorePickings from Pike’s Past
100 YEARS AGO: LADIES’ CORSETS GOING OUT OF STYLE 150 Years Ago May 18, 1876 A terrible rain and hail storm visited Pittsfield yesterday about 11 a.m., the hail doing great damage to grapes and young garden vegetables. Ice cream was made cheap, the hail being gathered by the bucket full. We don’t shear our…
Read MoreCalhoun Council for Senior News
By Beverly Mosbarger Senior Center Hours are Monday through Friday 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Phone: 618-576-9567 Email: [email protected] MAY EVENTS MAY 21 – BINGO May 25-Colosed for Memorial Day MAY 29 – DRAWING Lunch served daily from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. The DMV Mobil Unit will be at the Calhoun Extension Office, Hardin,…
Read MoreLooking Back… News items from the past pages of the Calhoun News-Herald
100 years ago Thursday, May 20 Mrs. Hazel Johnson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Meyers, Mr. Meyers was formerly Miss Mary Athy of Hardin, was found dead in a public camp ground at Williams, Arz., by her husband, Sunday night, May 2nd.
Read MoreWhat’s Happening In and Around the Area
Saturday, May 23 Raging Rivers Waterpark official park opening for 2026 summer season. 10 a.m. to 5 pm. Saturday, June 6 Two Rivers Family Fishing Fair. Free event with fishing poles, bait and supplies provided. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Pere Marquette State Park in Grafton. Monday, June 1 Discovery Day Camp at…
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