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What a no-till garden can do for you
Growing up and working in my parent’s garden, I often remember the early spring when the tree buds are opening, the grass is greening up, and birds are singing. Suddenly, the roar of our massive Honda tiller broke through the serene spring day as it chewed and turned the earth and spewed exhaust into my…
Read MoreSouth County Library Appreciation Day hosted by Brussels girl scout, Emma Rew
Emma Rew of the Brussels Girl Scout Troop 405, wrapped up her Girl Scout Silver Award Project with a Library Appreciation Day at the South County Public Library on Monday, Sept. 12. Emma presented the library with over 1,464 new and gently used children’s books that she collected for her Girl Scout Silver Award project…
Read MoreScenes from the CHS Homecoming Parade
Calhoun County Sheriff led on two high speed pursuits
By Steven Spencer Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office said they found themselves in two separate chases recently in a press release. Deputies attempted to conduct a traffic stop on Route 100, near North Side Grocery, at approximated 10:20 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 23. According to the release, the driver increased speeds, refusing to stop and led…
Read MoreTwo arrested on warrants
By Steven Spencer The Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office arrested two individuals after conducting a traffic stop on Route 96 near Mozier Junction on Friday, Sept. 23. According to a press release, during the stop and investigation the driver of the vehicle, Stephanie Shelton, 45, of Barry, was arrested for warrants out of Pike County and…
Read MoreDuckworth, Salvi face off at media editors forum
By Jake Griffin Little middle ground found among U.S. Senate candidates The two candidates for Illinois’ U.S. Senate seat — both suburban women — challenged each other’s records on women’s rights, abortion access, guns and a bevy of other issues in a candidate forum Monday where little middle ground was found. In the forum organized…
Read MoreBarefoot makes long-awaited return
By Austin Andre This past Saturday, the Barefoot Restaurant in Hardin reopened its doors at its new location at 106 S. Water St. The previous Barefoot location shut down following the 2019 floods, due to flooding issues that threatened the building. Barefoot has been a staple of the area according to owner Brian Matthews.
Read MoreCalhoun Fiber enter phase three
By Steven Spencer Last week, crews entered phase three of construction in Hardin as the Illinois Electric Cooperative and Calhoun Fiber work to bring fiber optic cables and faster internet throughout Calhoun County.
Read MoreRecipe for a win
Calhoun High School Warriors cheerleaders, Lexie Ralston and Paige Snyders, pour chocolate syrup on Warrior football players, Auggie Squier and Hunter Roth, during the Homecoming Pep Rally last week. (Diane Brangenberg/Calhoun News-Herald)
Read MoreKampsville gears up for Old Settlers Days this weekend
By Steven Spencer Old Settlers Days returns to the Kampsville Riverfront this Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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