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Vitality Women’s Clinic invites community to 2026 Annual Dinner celebrating hope, impact and connection
Vitality Women’s Clinic (formerly ThriVe Metro East) invites the community to gather for an inspiring evening of connection, celebration, and shared purpose at its 2026 Annual Dinner, taking place Friday, April 10, at the Lewis & Clark Community College Commons Building in Godfrey, Illinois. The evening begins at 6 p.m., with doors opening at 5:30…
Read MorePike County Accommodations Tax Grant applications due March 1
The deadline for the next round of grants through the Accommodations Tax Project Funding Program is March 1. Pike County offers project funds for ventures that promote area tourism. Eligible applicants include any individual, agency, group, business, or non-profit organization whose project has a beneficial impact on Pike County. These grant funds are made possible…
Read MoreAlton-Godfrey Rotary Club Chili Chowdown set for March 2nd
The Alton-Godfrey Rotary Club’s 40th Annual Chili Chowdown is set for Monday, March 2, at Main Street United Methodist Church in Upper Alton. The popular fund-raising event features all-you-can eat chili, beverage, and dessert for just $10.00. Serving hours are 11 a.m. through 1 p.m. and again 4:30 p.m. through 7 p.m. Diners may eat-in…
Read MoreCouncil asks public’s help with downtown revitalization project
By BETH ZUMWALT The Pittsfield City Council met Feb. 17 in the new city council chambers. An update on the revitalization project,which started the day before was given.
Read MoreIDOT encourages farm and semi truck detour to avoid Quincy Memorial Bridge closure
By DAVID CAMPHOUSE The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) announced last Tuesday that Memorial Bridge (eastbound U.S. 24) over the Mississippi River at Quincy will be closed for emergency repairs for an estimated four weeks, weather permitting.
Read MoreLet’s Cook!
Recently I had some apples to use up, and I went through my collection of cookbooks and found this recipe. I made it long ago, and had forgotten about it. It’s a version of fried apples but with a twist. This Cranberry Apple Saute would be a good side dish or a dessert.
Read MorePickings from Pike’s Past
75 YEARS AGO: FREAK ACCIDENT KNOCKS PORCH OFF HISTORIC ATLAS TRADING POST 150 Years Ago Feb. 24, 1876 Two saloons will be in full blast at New Canton next Monday, and the gang of loafers will vacate the drugstore, dispense with quinine, and take it straight. On the 22nd of March a Neck Tie festival…
Read MoreWhat’s Happening…. in and around the area
Wednesday. Feb. 25 Modern Woodmen Chapter 12243 at the River Dock from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28 Nest Watch Training at Audubon Center at Riverlands from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday, Mar. 7 Frogwatch Training led by Jessica Mohman at The Nature Institute in Godfrey.
Read MoreLooking Back…. News items from the past pages of the Calhoun News-Herald
100 years ago Feb. 25, 1926 John Narup, who owned and operated the telephone exchange at Fieldon, Illinois, Jersey county, has sold the business to his brother, Charles Narup, of Brussels, Ill.
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] Lunch served daily from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. The DMV Mobile Unit will be at the Calhoun Extension Office, Hardin, Illinois on the following days: May 8, July 10, Sept. 4, and Nov. 6. All…
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