RIDGE RUNNER CHRONICLES: Maybe You Better Pay Those Parking Tickets and Real Estate Taxes
By: Bill Hoagland There have been two lawsuits pending this past year before the US Supreme Court that involve some unpaid parking tickets in Chicago and some unpaid real estate taxes in Michigan. The legal issue in each case is whether the government, by confiscating and selling property to satisfy the unpaid charges and taxes,…
Read MoreOUTDOOR TRUTHS: Convictions
I have to admit I can’t stand going too long without checking my trial cameras that are outside of cell service. This is true especially this time of year. Even though the experts tell me to leave them alone until hunting season, I know I’m probably not even going to hunt some of these spots…
Read MoreROBIN WRITES: That Good Old Outhouse
Your wonderful indoor bathroom. If you’re under 50, you may not realize just how good you have it. Regardless of the weather or time of day, when we had to go, we sprinted to the outhouse behind the house, which seemed to be at varying distances from the house in direct proportion to our urgency.
Read MoreGriggsville News
As summer continues, and temperatures hit the upper 80s/low 90s, here are a few core strategies to staying cooler on these hot days: Stay Hydrated – Women need eleven cups/day, and men need fifteen cups/day.
Read MoreKampsville News
We are ready for an exciting Saturday in Kampsville. The Kampsville Summer Celebration kicks off at 5 pm with the parade led by our very deserving Grand Marshall Virginia Becker. Kampsville American Legion Post 1083 will do the Flag Raising at 5:30 p.m.
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Upper 80’s the past week and high humidity, thankfully a nice shower of rain near the end of the week of an inch and a half. Crops, gardens and lawns surely needed that. Predictions are temperatures in the low 90’s for this week. Air conditioners are getting a good work out!
Read MoreNew Festival & Event Funding Grant established to support events in Alton
The City of Alton invites organizations and businesses to apply to the new Festival & Event Funding Grant for events that take place within the city. The Festival & Event Funding Grant Program aims to support public events that enhance community vitality, strengthen cultural identity, stimulate economic activity, and activate business districts. Typical awards will…
Read MoreLooking Back… News items from the past pages of the Calhoun News-Herald
100 years ago July 15, 1926 Ottie Plummer, our pitcher, pitched another one of his good ball games last Sunday at Elsberry. He struck out twenty men in Sunday’s game, making a total of sixty men he has struck out in the last three games.
Read MoreCalhoun 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] Lunch served daily from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. There will be regular bingo on Thursday, July 16, starting at approximately 11:30 a.m. I will be at the Village of Kampsville on July 16 from 9…
Read MoreWhat’s Happening… In and around the Area
Wednesday, July 15 Modern Woodmen Chapter 1621 Dinner at the Barefoot. Sunday, July 19 Calhoun Entertainment Company’s Jamboree at 2 p.m. at St. Anselm’s Church Hall. $15 per person. Wednesday, July 22 Modern Woodmen Chapter 12243 Dinner at the Riverdock. Saturday, July 25 Christmas in July at Raging Rivers Waterpark. Saturday, Aug. 1 Got Faith?’s…
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