Griggsville News
What a whirlwind of a weekend…LITERALLY! There were many reports of high winds, possible tornadoes, and heavy rain this last Friday. Many area residents were without power for several days, my household included. I’m not sure how many times I attempted to flip a light switch on while holding a flashlight in my hand! I…
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Last week was a warm one with temperatures in the 80’s but since the rain Friday night it has cooled off and back in the 60 degrees. I didn’t really hear how much rain we got but I know north of us got plenty and now the Calhoun Ferry Company has moved to the upper…
Read MoreBatchtown News
It’s a beautiful spring day, breezy and cool. Sunday the peonies are close to blooming, and the mushrooms are almost out of season.
Read MoreKampsville News
A little wind and a bit chilly on Saturday for Prom but no one seemed to mind. Such a beautiful dresses, gorgeous girls and very handsome guys. Congratulations to Prom King and Queen Jack Goode and Kiera Sievers.
Read MoreThe Jersey County CEO Trade Show this weekend
Jersey County CEO Trade Show this Sunday, April 26, from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Farm and Home Supply in Jerseyville.
Read MoreDavidsmeyer passes HB 5446 to help rural ambulance services
Legislation sponsored by State Representative C.D. Davidsmeyer (R-Murrayville) to help rural ambulance services meet staffing requirements has been passed by the Illinois House. House Bill 5446 extends eligibility for an alternative staffing model to vehicle service providers that serve rural or semi-rural communities and are made up of volunteers, paid-on-call, or part-time employees. Currently, the…
Read MorePickings from Pike’s Past
100 YEARS AGO: DITCHING MAKES PITTSFIELD SQUARE LOOK LIKE A BATTLEGROUND 125 Years Ago [no paper available for 150 years ago] April 24, 1901 The continued showers and cold weather are setting us clodhoppers of New Hartford way back. Wish the weather clerk would give us some farming weather. Yesterday was a lovely spring day…
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. until1 p.m. The DMV Mobile Unit will be at the Calhoun Extension Office, Hardin, Illinois on the following days: May 8, July 10, Sept. 4, and Nov. 6. All of…
Read MoreLooking Back… News items from the past pages of the Calhoun News-Herald
100 years ago April 22, 1926 State Highway Engineers Gary and Albrecht of East. St. Louis were in Jersey County Wednesday last week checking up on details for the construction of the Fieldon-Hardin hard road, the contract for which was awarded last Saturday by the State Highway Department to the Hackett Construction company and the…
Read MoreWhat’s Happening In and around the Area
Saturday, April 25 Calhoun County – Cash for Roadside Trash redeem date 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the County Highway Bldg. in Hardin or St. Mary’s lot in Brussels. Wednesday, April 29 Modern Woodmen Chapter 12243 Dinner at the Illinois Riverdock Restaurant from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, May 1 Mississippi Masters Golf…
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