Calhoun Council for Senior News – August 28, 2025
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. until 1 p.m. Our office will be closed Monday September 1 in observation of Labor Day.
Read MoreCALHOUN: Commissioners approve ballot referendum regarding county assessor position
By Steven Spencer The Calhoun County Commissioners approved a referendum to place a question on the ballot regarding the position of the Supervisor of Assessments.
Read MoreKampsville Summer Celebration was a hot time
The hot weather couldn’t keep the Village of Kampsville from having a good time at the Kampsville Summer Celebration last weekend. The Kampsville American Legion kicked things off as Grand Mashals of the parade before the flag raising and all the fun. The day included games for the family like cooking stacking and a watermelon…
Read MoreIVEDC provides opportunities at all ages through Head Start
By Steven Spencer It’s time for kids to head back to school, and with the help of the Illinois Valley Economic Development Corporation and the Head Start Program, children of all ages are able to work on the skills they need. The Head Start Program works specifically with children from birth to five years old…
Read MoreMatt Jordan brings a bit of Jerseyville back home to Rock the Block
By Steven Spencer Jerseyville’s Rock the Block is bringing Matt Jordan to town this Friday, Aug. 22, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the corner of Washington and Arch, and Jordan is bringing a little bit of Jerseyville home with him.
Read MoreRiver County News consolidating papers into one publication
By Steven Spencer Better Newspapers, Inc. and River County News has announced that we will be undergoing a rebrand and consolidating our five weekly papers into one weekly publication.
Read MoreCalhoun Council for Senior News – August 21, 2025
Senior Center Hours are Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Phone: 618-576-9567 Email: [email protected] New hours: Lunch served daily from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m.
Read MoreKampsville Summer Celebration
Secretary of State Mobile DMV coming to U of I Extension
The Illinois Secretary of State’s mobile Driver Services unit will be at University of Illinois Extension in Hardin, Illinois on Friday, Sept. 5. The event will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 818 S. Park. Representatives of the Secretary of State’s office will be on hand to assist with renewing or correcting driver’s…
Read MoreOlden Days Festival returns this weekend
Tri-County Antique Club’s 34th Annual Olden Days Festival is this weekend Saturday, Aug. 23, and Sunday, Aug. 24, “under the windmill” at 23946 State Highway 3 in Dow. The grounds will open at 7 a.m. each day and will feature a number of activities and demonstrations including a garden tractor pull, a car show, blacksmith…
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