United States aims for broader ag trade in China
By TAMMIE SLOUP FarmWeek The US is aiming to secure agreement on a broader range of agricultural purchases by China during President Donald Trump’s planned visit there next month, U.S. Trade Representative Ambassador Jamieson Greer said. “We are talking in terms of aggregate, overall purchases from China. There’s been a lot of talk about soybeans,…
Read MoreLane closures on Illinois 100 and US 67 in Alton
The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced that intermittent daytime lane closures will take place at the intersection of Illinois 100 and U.S. 67 in Madison County beginning, weather permitting, Thursday, May 7. The lane closures are necessary for the evaluation of pavement conditions. Motorists should expect delays and are encouraged to use alternate routes…
Read MoreYouth Plant 50 Oak Trees Through Illinois 4H Conservation Partnership
Youth across westcentral Illinois are making a lasting impact on their communities through handson conservation projects. Through two recent tree planting events, young people working with Illinois 4H planted 50 oak trees in local parks, strengthening natural spaces while building skills and confidence through real-world learning.
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The water is definitely coming up and has displaced a few things here in town, hopefully it will crest soon, and recede back to where it should be.
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Mother’s Day is this coming Sunday. Don’t forget to let your mom or the mother-figure in your life know how special she is! Give her a call, make her dinner, take her flowers or simply take an updated picture for both of you. I know it would make her day!
Read MoreROBIN WRITES: Mom’s Love
She was there with you, surrounding you, while you grew arms and legs and eyelids. Your heart beat in harmony with hers. Her blood was your blood; her oxygen, yours. She kept you safe and protected before she even knew what your face looked like or how your voice would sound when you giggled.
Read MoreOUTDOOR TRUTHS: The unemployment line
My preferred exercise is bike riding. One particular ride is short in distance but difficult in effort. Here I was climbing this hill, my legs hurting, my heart racing, and my Garmin watch telling me that my heartbeat was on the “easy” side.
Read MoreRIDGE RUNNER CHRONICLES: About those California Snakebites
By BILL HOAGLAND Last week, it was announced by California health authorities that so far this year, three persons have died from venomous snake bites in California and another 70 or so have been bitten but have survived it. Apparently, the unusually warm weather in California is the cause of so many snake bite incidents…
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Monday, May 4 The FARM Truck will be in Fieldon from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. The first Monday of the month.
Read MoreLooking Back….
News items from the past pages of the Calhoun News-Herald 100 years ago May 6, 1926 The Brussels ball team came up to the county seat Sunday and trimmed our lads to a finish.
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