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Calhoun 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] EVENTS Calhoun County Swimming Pool is now open to the public June 21 – Father’s Day /Summer Begins June 18 – Bingo 11:45 a.m. June 30 – Monthly Drawing Lunch served daily from 11 a.m. until…
Read MoreWhat’s Happening… In and around the Area
Thursday, June 18 Historic Elsah Foundation’s Hosmer-Williams Lecture Series featuring The Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis: An Illustrated Timeline” presented by John C. Guenther from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Farley’s Music Hall. Friday, June 19 Musician Jam Session at Hope Lutheran Church in Jerseyville. Every Friday at 7 p.m. Sunday, June 21 Father’s…
Read MorePickings from Pike’s Past
125 YEARS AGO: BOY ON A BICYCLE CAUSES A BUGGY ACCIDENT ON PITTSFIELD SQUARE 150 Years Ago June 15, 1876 One of the most important features of the exercises connected with the celebration of the 4th in Pittsfield, will be the history of the county to be presented by the Hon. Wm. A. Grimshaw. Although…
Read MoreSouth County Library hosts annual Art in the Park
The South County Library hosted Art in the Park Saturday at the Brussels park. Local artists were on hand to show their creation and sell some of their goods.
Read MoreROODHOUSE PD to get new service weapons
By Carmen Ensinger The Roodhouse Police Department will be getting new service pistols after the current models they carry have been deemed to be unsafe.
Read MoreWINCHESTER’S MUSIC in the Park begins 11th season
By Carmen Ensinger It is hard to believe, but it has been 11 years since an idea was born to provide free weekly entertainment during the summer on the Winchester Square, also known as Douglas Park.
Read MoreQUINCY MOBILE CHILDREN’S MUSEUM coming to Greenfield Library
By Carmen Ensinger The Greenfield Public Library is one of the most active libraries for children in the area. Last week they brought the popular Llama Llama for a visit and this coming Monday, June 15, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. the Quincy Children’s Museum’s Mobile Museum is coming for a visit.
Read MoreGrafton Ferry moves over 3,000 vehicles in first month of operation
By Steven Spencer The City of Grafton heard an update at the May city council meeting regarding ferry traffic.
Read MoreLet’s Cook!
I enjoy using my grill, but being no GrillMaster, I tend to look for simple and easy ways to grill. Hamburgers, hot dogs and steaks are easy enough. But have you tried grilling ham steaks? It’s simple, so hard to mess up. Sometimes I grill the ham steak just as is–no seasoning or marinade. However,…
Read MoreTri-County Antique Club celebrating 35th Anniversary
The Tri-County Antique Club will be celebrating their 35th Anniversary by holding their annual Fund-Raising Event on August 22nd and 23rd. “Under the Windmill.” Located at 23946 State Highway 3. The Olden Days schedule of events consists of Threshing, Sawmilling, Tractor Pulls, Pedal Pulls, Garden Tractor Pulls, a Plowing Demonstration as well as a Parade…
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