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OSF Saint Anthony’s receives American Heart Association Gold Recognition
OSF HealthCare Saint Anthony’s Health Center is being recognized by the American Heart Association for its ongoing dedication to providing outstanding cardiovascular and stroke care through the Get With The Guidelines® program. The recognition highlights the medical center’s sustained excellence, with two or more consecutive years of meeting rigorous national benchmarks for quality and patient…
Read MoreKampsville kids prepare for Summer Celebration and pageants
The Village of Kampsville will host their Summer Celebration July 18. The fun begins at 5 p.m. with the parade, followed by flag raising and the Baby Kampsville, Toddler Kampsville, Little Mr. and Little Miss pageants followed by “Fun & Games for all Ages.” There will be lots of delicious food available throughout the evening…
Read MoreAlton Woman’s Home Association continues legacy of giving
Alton Woman’s Home Association (AWHA) has been helping women and children in Madison County since the organization was founded in 1897. Their commitment to the community remains ardent; in 2025 more than $213,000 was distributed to 20 area agencies. AWHA began with the purpose of providing women in need a home where they could live…
Read MoreRaging fire destroys administration building at Nebo hog confinement
By BETH ZUMWALT A fire at a hog confinement building east of Nebo was discovered on fire Sunday, July 12 around 6 a.m. The smallest of three buildings was totally engulfed when workers arrived. The buildings were owned by Pike Pigs.
Read MoreCarrollton Square Project delayed till Spring
By Carmen Ensinger They say not to count your chickens before they hatch, but in the case of the Carrollton Square Project, those eggs are going to be petrified before the chickens have the opportunity to peck their way out.
Read MoreLet’s Cook!
With the bit of cool down in the weather, I am again looking forward to grilling! The other night I fixed a long forgotten recipe for chicken, and it was pretty good. The chicken was very moist and the marinade did not overwhelm the chicken. I had a baked potato and steamed broccoli with it. Delicious! I will…
Read MoreCommunity Questions, Clear Answers: Understanding Property Taxes
Understanding who does what within state and local government can sometimes be confusing. With information coming from many different sources, it can be difficult to determine what is accurate. To provide clarity, Extension will take a closer look each month at topics based on common questions and concerns from community members. The goal is to…
Read MoreNew Festival & Event Funding Grant established to support events in Alton
The City of Alton invites organizations and businesses to apply to the new Festival & Event Funding Grant for events that take place within the city. The Festival & Event Funding Grant Program aims to support public events that enhance community vitality, strengthen cultural identity, stimulate economic activity, and activate business districts. Typical awards will…
Read MoreLooking Back… News items from the past pages of the Calhoun News-Herald
100 years ago July 15, 1926 Ottie Plummer, our pitcher, pitched another one of his good ball games last Sunday at Elsberry. He struck out twenty men in Sunday’s game, making a total of sixty men he has struck out in the last three games.
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