Calhoun Council for Senior News
By Beverly Mosbarger Senior Center Hours are Monday through Friday 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Phone: 618-576-9567 Email: [email protected] NEW HOURS: Lunch Served Daily from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. AUGUST EVENTS AUG. 13: BINGO with Lynn. AUG. 21: BBINGO with Lynn. The DMV Mobile Unit will be at the Extension Office on the following…
Read MoreCALHOUN: Medicaid cuts projected to impact healthcare facilities
By BETH ZUMWALT A list released recently by the Brown University Department of Public Health named the most vulnerable Illinois nursing homes that would be threatened with closure by the recently passed cuts to Medicaid funding as part of the “One Big Beautiful Bill.”
Read MoreCalhoun 4-H Summer Show
Calhoun 4-H members showed their projects at the Summer Show on July 17 at the Calhoun Extension Office. Calhoun 4-H delegates who will be representing at the Illinois State Fair in August are Lauren Pohlman, Henry Barczewski, Carlee Sievers, Ellie Sievers and Emerson Becker. (Diane Brangenberg/Calhoun News-Herald
Read MoreCalhoun Coaches earn Coach of the Year recognition
By Diane Brangenberg Calhoun has so much to be proud of for our athletes and coaches as well. The Alton Telegraph named Warriors head football coach Aaron Elmore and head volleyball coach Missy Zipprich as 2024 Small Schools Head Coach of the Year.
Read MoreChampionship rings coming to Calhoun
By Diane Brangenberg State Champion Warrior Volleyball players and coaches will receive their Championship rings Monday evening July 28 at Straight Home beginning at 6 p.m.
Read MoreCommissioners accept SOA resignation
By Steven Spencer The Calhoun County Commissioners accepted the resignation of Peggy Hall as Calhoun County Supervisor of Assessments at their regular board meeting on Monday, July 14.
Read MoreDavidsmeyer announces winner for first round of photo contest
State Representative C.D. Davidsmeyer recently announced the first winning entry in his 100th District Photo Contest. The winning photograph by Theresa Crouch of Brighton beautifully captures the morning fog settling over the landing in Grafton, and will be proudly displayed in Rep. Davidsmeyer’s Springfield office at the Illinois State Capitol. “This photo truly represents the…
Read MoreCalhoun Council for Senior News – July 24, 2025
By Beverly Mosbarger Senior Center Hours are Monday through Friday 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Phone: 618-576-9567 Email: [email protected] New hours: Lunch served daily from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m.
Read MoreCALHOUN: Jr. High Lady Warriors finish season strong while honoring teammate
By Diane Brangenberg This summer the Calhoun Jr. High 7th and 8th Grade Warrior Basketball Summer League did something special both in wins and in heart.
Read MoreCalhoun Entertainment Company hosts Jamboree
By Diane Brangenberg Calhoun Entertainment Company Jamboree Sunday afternoon at St. Anslem’s Hall provided entertainment and lots of laughs to their audience.
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