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Zach Hardin appointed Calhoun County Sheriff
GRAFTON CITY COUNCIL approves ferry purchase agreement
By Steven Spencer The Grafton City Council approved the purchase and operation agreements to move forward with the purchase of the Grafton Ferry last week during their regular council meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 20. A public hearing was held before Tuesday’s council meeting, where the public was able to get additional information and ask questions…
Read MoreJERSEYVILLE RESIDENTS OPPOSED to exclusive trash hauler proposal
By Steven Spencer Jerseyville residents filled city hall for a public hearing last Tuesday, Jan. 20, to share their thoughts with city council regarding a request for proposal for an exclusive waste service provider.
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Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library nears 1,000 enrolled children in Calhoun, Macoupin, and Jersey Counties
The beloved, nationally recognized Imagination Library is making a big impact locally—nearly 1,000 children are now enrolled in Calhoun, Macoupin, and Jersey Counties. This free literacy program, offered through a partnership between the Regional Office of Education #40 and the Calhoun Community Foundation, is supported by local school districts and the State of Illinois. Each…
Read MoreGateway Clause Family meet at Got Faith?
Delford M. and Portia K. Richter Agriculture Scholarship
The Delford M. and Portia K. Richter Agriculture Scholarship Fund seeks to encourage young people in Pike and Calhoun Counties, Illinois, to pursue careers in agriculture and contribute their knowledge and skills back to their community. SCHOLARSHIP PURPOSE The Delford M. and Portia K. Richter Agriculture Scholarship Award will annually provide scholarships to graduates from…
Read MoreIllinois to withhold nearly $500M in spending, citing federal uncertainty
By Ben Szalinski Gov. JB Pritzker’s office plans to hold back nearly $500 million in spending for the current fiscal year as the state faces constant uncertainty over the economy and federal funding. The reserves make up less than 1% of the state’s budget and largely focus on cost savings such as forgoing hiring in…
Read MoreWhat’s Happening… in and around the area
Wednesday, Jan. 28 Modern Woodmen Chapter 12243 Dinner from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the River Dock.
Read MoreLooking Back… News items from the past pages of the Calhoun News-Herald
100 years ago Jan. 28, 1928 The Masons Hardin will enjoy a big time at their hall next Saturday, starting at one o’clock in the afternoon.
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