Griggsville News
The North Pike District Library will be hosting Quincy Children’s Museum at Perry Park tomorrow from 9am-10:30am. A variety of toys and activities for kids of all ages will be set up for the morning. Be prepared for some potentially messy fun! Breakfast will be served as well. This event is all part of the…
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Help St. John’s Lutheran Vacation Bible School by showing your support June 25 from10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Stop and get some fresh lemonade at the Northside. Vacation Bible School will be held July 12-14 from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Read MoreLooking Back… News items from the past pages of the Calhoun News-Herald
100 years ago June 17, 1926 The long looked for and expected permanent memorial for Kampsville is seen coming into prominence.
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By Beverly Mosbarger Senior Center Hours are Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Phone: 618-576-9567 Email: [email protected] EVENTS Calhoun County Swimming Pool is now open to the public June 21 – Father’s Day /Summer Begins June 18 – Bingo 11:45 a.m. June 30 – Monthly Drawing Lunch served daily from 11 a.m. until…
Read MoreWhat’s Happening… In and around the Area
Thursday, June 18 Historic Elsah Foundation’s Hosmer-Williams Lecture Series featuring The Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis: An Illustrated Timeline” presented by John C. Guenther from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Farley’s Music Hall. Friday, June 19 Musician Jam Session at Hope Lutheran Church in Jerseyville. Every Friday at 7 p.m. Sunday, June 21 Father’s…
Read MorePickings from Pike’s Past
125 YEARS AGO: BOY ON A BICYCLE CAUSES A BUGGY ACCIDENT ON PITTSFIELD SQUARE 150 Years Ago June 15, 1876 One of the most important features of the exercises connected with the celebration of the 4th in Pittsfield, will be the history of the county to be presented by the Hon. Wm. A. Grimshaw. Although…
Read MoreJerseyville FFA honored at State Convention
Members of the Jerseyville FFA chapter attended the 98th annual Illinois State FFA Convention June 9-11 along with more than 5,000 other FFA members, advisors, and guests. With a 2026 theme of “Sparking Your Future,” the three-day event recognizes achievements of Illinois FFA members, elects the major state officer team, and celebrates agriculture. During the…
Read MoreGreenfield teachers/sisters retire
By Carmen Ensinger Greenfield Elementary School lost over half a century of knowledge and dedication with the retirement of two much-loved teachers at the end of this school year. A retirement party was held on Sunday, June 7, for Sandy Pembrook and Becky Bishop, who just happen to be sisters.
Read MoreSouth County Library hosts annual Art in the Park
The South County Library hosted Art in the Park Saturday at the Brussels park. Local artists were on hand to show their creation and sell some of their goods.
Read MoreROBIN WRITES: In His Hands
Michelle’s daddy can lift a house!” My five-year-old daughter cried giant tears. She wiped her nose with a dirty fist and glared at the back door as it slammed shut behind her. “Michelle says her daddy is the strongest daddy in the WHOLE WORLD.”
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