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Bluffs announces schedule of community visioning sessions
By DAVID CAMPHOUSE The Village of Bluffs is gearing up for a month of community planning as the steering committee for the MAPPING the Future of Your Community program, and it has finalized its schedule for a series of public visioning sessions. The Village announced the schedule for the visioning sessions at last Wednesday’s regular…
Read MoreGOOD GROWING: Skunk cabbage: Spring’s earliest and hottest native plant
By Ken Johnson, University of Illinois Extension, Horticulture Educator The cold winter temperatures may make it seem like spring is a long way off, but before we know it, spring will arrive, bringing warmer temperatures and spring-blooming plants. When we think about spring-blooming plants, many plants may come to mind, including traditional garden favorites, such…
Read MoreGreenfield Elementary gym roof to be repaired
By Carmen Ensinger Even though the contractor made a blatant error in construction when putting on the new metal roof over the elementary school gym, the metal roof has lasted over three decades.
Read MoreJohn Wood Community College celebrates Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month in February
STEM & Trades Exploration Event and $500,000 in Grants Expand Student Opportunities in Technical Career Pathways As Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month unfolds throughout February, John Wood Community College (JWCC) proudly joins the nationwide celebration. JWCC currently offers 15 CTE programs, equipping students with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in various industries.…
Read MoreIllinois launches $1.5 million farm to food bank grant program
By HANNAH SPANGLER FarmWeek Applications open Feb. 6 for Illinois’ new $1.5 million Farm to Food Bank Capacity-Building Grant Program, designed to strengthen the state’s local food system and expand access to fresh protein and produce. “We’re looking for farmers, ag producers, food banks, food pantries and community partners all looking for help with…
Read MoreWhat’s Happening in and around the area
Friday, Feb. 13 Music Jam session at 7 p.m. at Hope Lutheran Church in Jerseyville. All are welcome. Sessions also on Feb. 13, 20 and 27. Wednesday, Feb. 11 Modern Woodmen Chapter 18050 dinner at the River Dock from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday. Feb. 15 Mississippi Meanderings at Old Bakery Beer Company in…
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] February event: Feb. 12 Bingo sponsored by Evercare of Calhoun Feb. 14 Valentine’s Day Feb. 18 Ash Wednesday Feb. 19 Bingo sponsored by Calhoun County Senior Center Feb. 27 Monthly drawing Lunch served daily from 11…
Read MoreLooking Back…. News items from the past pages of the Calhoun News-Herald
100 years ago Feb. 11, 1926 A law passed at the last session of the Illinois General Assembly seems to make it probable that the new county judge of Calhoun county, to be elected next November, will receive a salary of $1,800 per year.
Read MorePickings from Pike’s Past
100 YEARS AGO: PITTSFIELD AMERICAN LEGION BEGINS CONSTRUCTION OF MEMORIAL HALL 150 Years Ago Feb. 10, 1876 The first snow worthy of note occurred in Pittsfield last Wednesday night.
Read MoreILLINOIS AMERICAN WATER requests rate increase with Illinois Commerce Commission
By Steven Spencer Illinois American Water filed a request with the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) on Tuesday, Jan. 27, for new rates.
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