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Bluffs sets date for first Community Mapping meeting
By DAVID CAMPHOUSE The Village of Bluffs has announced that the first public meeting to be held in support of the Village’s Community Mapping project will take place Thursday, March 5, at 6 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Bluffs Senior Citizens Building – 103 Bluffs Street.
Read MoreMexico border closure the wildcard of 2026 cattle market
By RHIANNON BRANCH FarmWeek Cattle prices remain historically high as the U.S. slowly begins to rebuild its herd amid strong demand, but the direction of the cattle market in 2026 will largely depend on when the border with Mexico is reopened. Mike Murphy with CattleFax said cattle market fundamentals remain positive so far this year.…
Read MorePickings from Pike’s Past
150 YEARS AGO: YOUNG LADIES TOLD TO COUNT 100 WHITE HORSES 150 Years Ago Feb. 3, 1876 We desire to give thanks to the many friends of the Democrat who assisted in hoisting to its proper quarters, our new press.
Read MoreCalhoun Council for Senior News
Senior Center Hours are Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Phone: 618-576-9567
Read MoreLooking Back…. News items from the past pages of the Calhoun News-Herald
100 years ago Feb. 4, 1926 The members of the Masonic order of Hardin held a big meeting in their hall here last Saturday.
Read MoreEnrollment opens for two Gardner Camp youth camps
Two free youth programs at Pike County’s Gardner Camp opened up for enrollment February 2 with one common goal – getting youth outside. The Youth Trapping Camp will teach youth basic fundamental skills in the sport of trapping.Youth must be able to attend both days: Saturday, March 14, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Sunday,…
Read MoreWhat’s Happening in and around the area
Friday, Feb. 6 Musician jam sessions at Hope Lutheran Church in Jerseyville at 7 p.m. Recurring on Feb.13, 20 and 27.
Read MoreWrights starting comeback trail
By BETH ZUMWALT Following a devastating fire Jan. 24, Wrights Auto is wasting no time in getting back to business as usual.
Read MoreFIRE DESTROYS DOWNTOWN business in Pittsfield
By BETH ZUMWALT A fire Saturday morning destroyed Wright Auto Body, a 30-year business, located at the corner of Adams and Memorial in Pittsfield.The fire was massive and flames and smoke could be seen for blocks. Firefighters saw them as they raced to the firehouse and the first call for mutual aid was put in…
Read MoreNORTH GREENE SPEAKS out on proposed football co-op
By Carmen Ensinger North Greene School Board gave the citizens of North Greene the opportunity to voice their opinions on the proposed co-op between North Greene and Carrollton for the football programs during their Jan. 21 school board meeting.
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