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Pittsfield to crack down on electric scooters and bikes
By BETH ZUMWALT The City of Pittsfield met June 2 and discussed the pickup of traffic from electric bikes and scooters.
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Special meeting focuses on personnel
By BETH ZUMWALT Pikeland Unit 10 in Pittsfield held a special board meeting June 2 to discuss personal matters.
Read MoreNATIONAL MEMORIAL of Military Ascent dedicated in momentous D-Day ceremony in Grafton
By Steven Spencer Hundreds of people met in Grafton on Saturday, June 6, to honor veterans, their families and the spirit of the American people as the National Memorial of Military Ascent officially opened with a dedication and ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Read MoreLlama Llama comes to Greenfield Public Library
Greenfield Public Library had the pleasure of hosting the ever-popular Llama Llama to the library on Friday, June 5. Llama Llama joined the kids for several stories and then had a special time with the kids for hugs and pictures. Afterwards, the kids had craft time where they colored Llama Llama quilt squares.
Read MoreFarmers State Bank Recognized in the Top 5 Best Places to Work in Illinois
Farmers State Bank, Pittsfield, Illinois— Farmers State Bank is proud to announce it has been named a Top 5 Best Place to Work in Illinois for 2026. The recognition marks the fifth consecutive year the Bank has earned a place on the statewide list, further reinforcing its commitment to creating an exceptional workplace culture for…
Read MoreHuntin’ for Treasurers in Carrollton
What’s Happening… In and Around the Area!
Thursday, June 11 Grafton’s Music in the Park at Grove Memorial Park from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Every Thursday this summer. Friday, June 12 Field Day Fridays at the Audubon Center from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, June 13 Edwardsville Route 66 Festival Thursday, June 18 Historic Elsah Foundation’s Hosmer-Williams Lecture Series featuring…
Read MoreCalhoun 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] JUNE EVENTS Calhoun County Swimming Pool is now open to the public June 11 – The Price is Right sponsored by Evercare of Calhoun 11:45 a.m. June 14 – Flag Day June 21 – Father’s Day…
Read MoreLooking Back… News items from the past pages of the Calhoun News-Herald
100 years ago June 10, 1926 “Calhoun County May yet have a railroad,” old story sounds good to the folks in the Kingdom.
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