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Full Moon is quite big and beautiful this week! And a little cool down which is quite nice! Sure those in harvest and hunters ready for a few cooler days! American Legion will have their chicken dinner this coming Sunday from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. It is always a good meal and community gathering.

The Fall Festival in Batchtown was a success. The Master of Ceremonies was Sheriff Bill Heffington, a lifelong resident who has served several years as the Calhoun County Sheriff. Bill gave a background of his years in service, followed by a brief talk by Bonnie Snyders of his life, and service that Bill had made…

Temperatures back in the 80’s the past week, anywhere from 80 to 87 and no rain in sight. Farmers are back in the fields harvesting corn and soybeans from sunup until sundown. Fall officially arrived last Tuesday and the local markets are busy selling apples, pumpkins, squash, gourds, Indian corn, beautiful mums as well as…

Welcome to October! Days gone by and my how fast they go! Congratulations to the PHHS Homecoming King Cameron Griffen and Queen Lilly McElfresh! The football boys unfortunately had a loss to the Carrollton Hawks!

The Calhoun Community is enjoying the Fall days with the weekends and coming weekends filled with fun, and excitement and community in our towns, and in our schools.

The Milkey’s Place Restaurant has a Bible Study on Monday evenings at 6:30 that is open to all that want to be there. It doesn’t cost anything to join. The Pike County Senior Citizens Center at 220 West Adams Street in Pittsfield will be holding their Fundraiser Fish Fry on Thursday, Oct. 9, from 4:30…

Today is International Coffee Day! Stop in at Blue 1041 Coffee to celebrate with a hot cup of your favorite brew. If you’re looking for a place to set up for Pike County Fall Pickin’s Day, Blue 1041 Coffee in Griggsville has available spots along the main highway. Stop in and see Harmony for more…

St. Norberts Duck race was a great success Sunday on the Hardin Riverfront. It’s always something to see all of those little ducks being dropped off the bridge. A huge thank you from me to Brittney Peters and Tyler Squier for taking me with them in the boat so I could get good pictures.

It’s a great week to be a Warrior! Congratulations to the Jr. High Lady Warrior Softball team on their 2A 2nd Place in State! The ladies are coached by Jeff Kamp, Justin Hillen and Amber Ewen. What an amazing week it was the girls were honored and an amazing pep rally on Thursday afternoon. Friday…

Lookout for maybe a little or possibly a lot of graffiti and excitement around town this week! Homecoming comes around again, some of the most fun times and memories of high school days!!