Justice Amy Sholar Announces Candidacy for Illinois Fifth District Appellate Court
Justice Amy Sholar has officially announced her candidacy for continued service on the Illinois Fifth District Appellate Court. Justice Sholar has a strong record of judicial leadership with more than two decades of legal experience. She was appointed to the Fifth District Appellate Court by the Illinois Supreme Court last year and is currently serving…
Read MorePCSD arrest Barry man for weekend explosion
By BETH ZUMWALT An explosion in the alley between the Pike County Jail and the United Methodist Church in Pittsfield has resulted in the arrest of Dakota J. Adams, 23, Barry. The explosion occurred Saturday evening around 7:20 p.m. and was heard throughout Pittsfield. The Pike County Sheriff’s Department, along with the Pittsfield Police Department…
Read MoreCALHOUN: Zack Hardin announces candidacy for Calhoun County Sheriff
By Steven Spencer Zach Hardin, Chief Deputy of the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office, has announced his candidacy for Sheriff of Calhoun County in the next election.
Read MoreCounty Fair receives grant
The Calhoun County Fair received a $2000 grant from Farm Credit of Illinois to help upgrade the cattle barn. Presenting the check to Fair board member Brianna Sibley, Vice President of Lending Steve Thursby and Vice President of Crop Insurance Andrew Murray. (Diane Brangenberg/Calhoun News-Herald)
Read MoreTri-County Antique Club announces scholarship winners as Olden Days approaches
By Steven Spencer The Tri-County Antique Club recently announced the recipients of this year’s annual education scholarship award.
Read MoreCALHOUN: Flash flooding wrecks roadways in Calhoun County
By Diane Brangenberg Saturday night’s storms dropped up to 11 inches of rain in some areas and caused flash flooding throughout Calhoun, especially the North end of the county. Forcing families to leave their homes for their safety and some to leave their cars and seek shelter. Calhoun County Sheriff’s Department issued a post on…
Read MoreSheriff Heffington and Chief Deputy Hardin recognized by Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board
By Steven Spencer The Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board and the Illinois Crisis Intervention Team recognized Sheriff Bill Heffington and Chief Deputy Zach Hardin of the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office as heroes for their actions on a crisis invention call from earlier this summer. The two responded to an incident in May in…
Read MoreCommissioners respond to flash flooding
By Steven Spencer The Calhoun County Commissioners will consider a Local Disaster Declaration in response to this past weekend’s flash flood. “As a board, we need to evaluate all available emergency response tools,” Patrick Simon, Vice Chairman of the Calhoun County Board of Commissioners, said in a news release. “The August 4 meeting will give…
Read MoreThe fair is drawing near with a few changes
By Steven Spencer It’s nearly time for the 2025 Calhoun County Fair and this year’s theme is “Harvesting Two Centuries of Stories, A Bicentennial Celebration.” The fair starts on September 4 this year and it’s time to start preparing. Those interested in registering for the talent show, the parade, vendor booths, showcasing in the K-Mar…
Read MorePool set to reopen Summer 2026
By Diane Brangenberg The Calhoun County Swimming Pool Association is currently in the tear out phase of the Hardin Pool with the removal of the old to prepare for the next phase of reconstruction. With the new plumbing going in as early as next week . After having to close mid season in 2023 due…
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