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What’s Happening – Calhoun County 3.15.23
Beginning on Wednesday, Feb. 1, St. Vincent De Paul will be open every Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for people to pick up food. Saturday, March 18 -Modern Woodmen Chapter 1621 breakfast buffet from 8 to 10 a.m. at Illinois River Dock Restaurant in Hardin. -A Fungus Among Us: Mushroom Production for the…
Read MoreLooking Back – Calhoun County 3.15.23
25 years ago March 11, 1998 A resolution was approved regarding the Sny Island LeveeDrainage District by the Calhoun County Board at its meeting on Thursday, March 5. This levee provides flood protection for approximately 115,000 acres. There are 54 miles of mainstem Mississippi River running within the boundaries of the Levee Drainage District which…
Read MoreBill would give ‘child influencers’ a share of parents’ vlogging revenue
By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois Measure would apply state’s Child Labor Law to ‘influencer’ videos Parents who make money posting videos of their children on social media channels may soon be legally required to share that revenue with their kids. The Illinois Senate Labor Committee this week unanimously approved a bill that would guarantee children…
Read MoreCALHOUN: Hardin Board approves dates for movies and music in the park
By Steven Spencer Several dates throughout the summer were approved at last week’s Hardin Village Board Meeting for upcoming riverfront events.
Read MoreCash For Roadside Trash-Campaign kicks off this week
By Carissa Sitki Calhoun County’s annual spring cleaning campaign, Cash for Roadside Trash (CFRT), kicks off this week. The CFRT program is sponsored by the Calhoun Community Foundation (CCF) and encourages civic-minded volunteers to get outside and remove litter that has been scattered along the county’s scenic highway and roadways. This annual event incentivizes individuals…
Read MoreJaycees raise $1,500 for Two Rivers Crime Stoppers
By Carissa Sitki The Jersey Calhoun Jaycees held their second annual Hog Raffle Drawing on Sunday, March 12, at Straight Home in Hardin from 1 to 3 p.m. At the event, two winners were drawn, who will each receive half of a hog. The organization began selling tickets at $5 each, in January, to…
Read MoreGirl Scouts collecting for food drive Saturday
By Steven Spencer The Brussels Girl Scout Troop with the help of the Brussels High School National Honor Society will be collecting for their annual food drive Saturday, March 18.
Read MoreRaft Race committee discusses 2023 event
By Diane Brangenberg The Great Illinois Raft Race Committee met last Thursday evening, March 9, at Big John’s Corner in Hardin to get plans underway for the 2023 Great Illinois River Raft Race.
Read MoreHistoric Calhoun, Jersey doctor’s buggy on display at Grafton museum
A buggy owned by early 20th century local doctor, Frank Brecht, recently arrived at the Edward Amburg History Museum in Grafton and is now on display for the public to view.
Read MoreLet’s Cook! – March 15, 2023
Like most of you, I am really looking forward to spring. When the weather warms up, I tend to cook lighter and healthier. And what could be lighter and healthier than a nice big salad? So, I am reprinting a recipe from one of my very first columns from several years ago. A good friend,…
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