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Brussels celebrates 250 and village’s 150
The Village of Brussels not only celebrated the 250th birthday of America. They also celebrated the 150 birthday of the village with a parade, festivities and some amazing fireworks on July 3. (Diane Brangenberg/River County News)
Read More“We the Native People” focus of upcoming Macoupin County Historical Society program
The Macoupin County Historical Society will host “We the Native People,” a special presentation in conjunction with the nation’s 250th anniversary, at 7 p.m., Thursday, July 16, in the Ruyle Genealogy Building on the Society’s grounds, 920 W. Breckenridge St., Carlinville. MCHS members and members of the public are both encouraged to attend. The Ruyle…
Read MorePowers’ Highland Haven cows at Rossco’s Ice Cream Shack on Greenfield Square
Normally, the presence of a cow in Greene County isn’t a big deal, but when it is a cute little Highland cow, it is a very big deal. Rossco’s Ice Cream Shack in Greenfield brought Powers’ Highland Haven to the Square last Sunday and they brought three cute little Highland cows, including a one-week old,…
Read MoreGOOD GROWING: Celebrating the Fourth with red, white, and blue native plants
By Ken Johnson, University of Illinois Extension, Horticulture Educator From fireworks and parades to picnics and pool parties, the Fourth of July is filled with celebrations. While gardens may not be the main attraction, they can provide a colorful backdrop to holiday festivities. What better way to celebrate America than by planting red, white, and…
Read MorePickings from Pike’s Past
100 YEARS AGO: PERRY SUFFERS FROM DYNAMITE INSTEAD OF FIREWORKS 150 Years Ago July 6, 1876 The weather is still most unfavorable for farm work, and the rain continuing daily. Farmers’ faces are gradually lengthening at the gloomy prospect before them.
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] Lunch served daily from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. We will be having games with Calhoun Evercare on July 9 and regular bingo on July 16. I will be at the Village of Kampsville on July…
Read MoreLooking Back… News items from the past pages of the Calhoun News-Herald
100 years ago July 8, 1926 The Elsberry Democrat of last week, in its write up of the Elsberry-Brussels ball game had the following to say about Ottie Plummer, Hardin’s fast ball pitcher, who is developing into a star and we learn has the eyes of the big leagues on him: “Plummer, pitching for Elsberry…
Read MoreWhat’s Happening… In and Around the Area
Wednesday, July 8 Summerfest at Lewis and Clark Community College from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 8 Jersey Community Hospital Retirees Lunch at DJ’s Pub and Grill at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, July 9 National Memorial of Military Ascent discussion with Mayor Mike Morrow at Jerseyville Public Library 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday,…
Read MoreLet’s Cook!
Last Week’s Recipe This week I have an awesome sounding recipe that comes from Linda Overbeck of Alhambra, Illinois. She sent me this recipe, and I got hungry just reading through it. Plus the name of this recipe is a fun one!
Read MoreUnCommon Farms and First Financial Bank announce strategic partnership to connect progressive farm operations with specialized agricultural Lending
Partnership gives UnCommon Farms members preferred access to First Financial Bank’s Farm & Ranch lending expertise, financial advisory resources, and specialized agricultural financing solutions. UnCommon Farms, a nationwide network of progressive farm businesses and agricultural business experts, announced a strategic partnership with First Financial Bank, a nationally recognized agricultural lender and FSA Preferred Lender in…
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