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Calhoun Council for Senior News
By Beverly Mosbarger Senior Center Hours are Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Phone: 618-576-9567 Email: [email protected] MAY EVENTS MAY 14 – BINGO MAY 21 – BINGO May 25-Colosed for Memorial Day MAY 29 – DRAWING Lunch served daily from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. The DMV Mobile Unit will be at the…
Read MoreLooking Back…
News items from the past pages of the Calhoun News-Herald 100 years ago May 13, 1926 Last Sunday many automobiles with Alton and St. Louis citizens aboard visited Calhoun County.
Read MorePickings from Pike’s Past
150 YEARS AGO: STEWART OR STROUT OR STRAUT? 150 Years Ago May 11, 1876 Our correspondent at Stewart, on the railroad between Nebo and Pearl Station, notices the change of the name of the post office and station from Stewart to Strout. We are inclined to think that the latter name is spelled Straut, and…
Read MoreGOOD GROWING: Garden Vocabulary: Water Grass
By Chris Enroth, University of Illinois Extension, Horticulture Educator It started as an ordinary phone call. A homeowner contacted the Extension office with a question about controlling a grassy weed in her lawn. A weed she knew was ubiquitous in lawn care. However, when she said the name “water grass,” I was dumbfounded. The voice…
Read MoreFarmers State Bank in Pittsfield announces promotion of Abby Whewell to Vice President
Nevin Grigsby, President and CEO, of Farmers State Bank in Pittsfield, IL is proud to announce the promotion of Abby Whewell to Vice President. Abby has played an integral role in shaping the bank’s marketing and client experience efforts over the past seven years, helping create a consistent and relationship-focused experience across all six locations.…
Read MoreGovernor Pritzker announces $56 Million in available grant funding for Community Development Block Grant Programs
Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) announced $56 million in funding is available for the Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) for Public Infrastructure ($25 million), Housing Rehabilitation ($15 million), Community Revitalization ($13 million), and Emergency Assistance ($3 million). Grantees will be selected through a competitive Notice of…
Read MoreF1 powerboats and riverfront thrills return to Alton
The roar of engines and the rush of riverfront excitement return this summer as the IHRA Alton Midwest Nationals F1 Powerboat Championships powers back into Alton, Illinois for its third annual running, July 17–19, 2026, at Riverfront Park. Fans can once again experience the high-speed spectacle of the IHRA Formula 1 Powerboat Championship Series, presented…
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