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Pickings from Pike’s Past

50 YEARS AGO: FIRST HELICOPTER FLIGHT FROM ILLINI TO SPRINGFIELD TRAUMA CENTER 150 Years Ago June 1, 1876 Farmers are rejoicing on the fine stand of the corn planted, and the wheat is most promising. Isaac Barton of Atlas told us he proposes to commence planting corn on ground where a few weeks ago the…

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Calhoun Council for Senior News

By Beverly Mosbarger Senior Center Hours are Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Phone: 618-576-9567 Email: [email protected] JUNE EVENTS Calhoun County Swimming Pool is now open to the public June 11 – The Price is Right sponsored by Evercare of Calhoun 11:45 am June 14 – Flag Day June 21 – Father’s Day…

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What’s Happening… In and around the Area

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 The Nature Institute. Saturday, June 6 National Memorial of Military Ascent Dedication Ceremony. 9:30 a.m. in Grafton. Free…

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2026 Agriculture scholars celebrated at luncheon

The class of 2026 Farm Credit agriculture scholars was recognized during a scholarship luncheon at Carriage House Event Center in Altamont Thursday, May 21. A total of $75,000 of scholarships were awarded to 30 high school seniors. Each scholar receives $2,500 from FCI to pursue a degree within the field of agriculture. 25 of the…

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Class of ‘54 Scholarship Fund

The Class of 1954 Scholarship Fund has opened an alumni scholarship cycle with applications due June 30, 2026. Any graduate of Pittsfield High School is eligible to apply. Scholarships will support vo-tech, community college, undergraduate, and/or graduate programs of study. Applications are available at the PHS Office and the JWCC Southeast Education Center and may…

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Kampsville News

It’s been an exciting week here in Calhoun. Our pool is open. On the first day over 80 were in attendance. I loved seeing all the kids on their bicycles with their beach towels around their neck headed down that way. Please use caution and remember to drive slowly and keep an eye out. Thank…

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