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Calhoun Council for Senior News
Senior Center Hours are Monday through Friday 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Phone: 618-576-9567 Email: [email protected] February events Feb. 18 Ash Wednesday Feb. 18 Bingo sponsored by Calhoun County Senior Center Feb. 27 Monthly drawing Lunch served daily from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. The DMV Mobile Unit will be at the Calhoun Extension Office,…
Read MoreLooking Back…. News items from the past pages of the Calhoun News-Herald
100 years ago Feb. 18, 1926 The Hardin School three-act drama, “A Family Affair,” staged at the Hardin Opera House, last Friday evening, was pronounced very good by the large crowd in attendance.
Read MorePickings from Pike’s Past
150 YEARS AGO: DRESSES FROM 1776 WORN AT PITTSFIELD CENTENNIAL PARTY 150 Years Ago Feb. 17, 1876 The weather is very cold and disagreeable and the roads are rough and bad.
Read MoreIllinois sees 10% increase in H-2A workers
By TAMMIE SLOUP FarmWeek Demand for ag labor through the H-2A temporary visa program in Illinois and the nation continues to rise. During fiscal year 2025, 559 more positions were certified in Illinois over fiscal 2024, bringing the total to 5,757, according to an American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) Market Intel report. Nationwide, 398,258 positions…
Read MoreWest End Service Station hosts Meet the 66ers
Get your kicks with the SIUE 66ers basketball team Monday, Feb. 23, when they travel to Edwardsville’s West End Service Station to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Mother Road and to meet local fans. SIUE Athletics and the Great Rivers & Routes Tourism Bureau are hosting a free Meet the 66ers event from 3:30…
Read MoreGOOD GROWING: Bright Blooms: How to Care for Flower Bouquets
By Emily Swihart, University of Illinois Extension, Horticulture Educator A fresh bouquet instantly brightens a room and a mood, but keeping those flowers vibrant takes a little know-how. With the right care, the vase life of a bouquet can be extended by days or weeks. Here is an easy guide to help your flowers stay…
Read MoreHemmings Great Race plans Collinsville stop
The Hemmings Great Race presented by Coker Tire will shine the spotlight along The Last 100 Miles of Route 66 in southwest Illinois on Saturday, June 20, with a stop in Collinsville. The Great Race is a nine-day classic car rally that spans more than 2,300 miles and features 120 of the world’s finest antique…
Read MoreChaddock facilitates free Youth Mental Health First Aid training in Pittsfield
By DAVID CAMPHOUSE Presenters from Chaddock will facilitate a free Youth Mental Health First Aid Training session at the Pittsfield First Baptist Church at 104 South Memorial from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, February 28.
Read MoreSUSNIG SUBMITS RETIREMENT letter to Jerseyville council
By Steven Spencer The Jerseyville City Council approved a few board appointments and provided an update on the citywide trash services at their regular meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 3.
Read MoreCARROLLTON DEDICATES GYM to legendary coach
By Carmen Ensinger Carrollton High School gymnasium was packed on Feb. 6 as the gym was officially dedicated to legendary boys’ basketball coach Jeff Krumwiede.
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