Society

In memory of Frances C. Ballard of Roodhouse, who passed away two years ago on April 21, 2023. Sadly missed by Dale B. Ballard, Gary and Cheryl Ballard, David Kenneth Ballard, Judi Ballard, Larry Jr. and Jeanette Ballard, Ben, Sam, Natalie and Isobel Ballard.

The family of Anthony (Tony) Sievers would like to thank our friends, family and acquaintances of Calhoun and surrounding communities for the outpouring of love and support shown to us since Tony’s passing.  You have always provided for and supported those who are in need, and you have certainly done so for us!  We have…

125 Years Ago May 2, 1900 Some corn was planted last week and considerable will be planted this week.  There must be quite a demand for frogs the way people from Pike Station are hunting and selling them. The ferry boat to Louisiana is now making regular trips seven days a week. The Splatter Dock…

Friday, April 25 Jerseyville Public Library ribbon-cutting at 12 p.m. Saturday, April 26 Riverlands Native Plant Festival from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Sunday, April 27 A Drive-thru Pancake and Sausage Supper will be held Sunday, April 27, 2025 from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. at the Nimrod Funk Building (401 N Walnut) in Winchester, IL. No indoor seating available. Cost of the meal is a free-will donation.  All proceeds will be sent to the Land of Lincoln Honor…

Saturday, April 19 CASH FOR ROADSIDE TRASH redeem date, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the County Highway Building in Hardin or St. Mary’s parking lot in Brussels. Sunday, April 20 Easter Egg Hunt at Pere Marquette State Park 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 26 Riverlands Native Plant Festival from 9 a.m. to…

April 16, 1925 After the smoke of a hard fought battle cleared away the young shooters of the Kampsville Gun Club claimed another victory. The contest was close and undecided, in fact, until the last shot at twenty-five birds each were fired and then only a tie resulted. But after each man shot one bird…

Sunday, April 27 The Mississippi Valley Christian Service Camp is holding a Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser Sunday, April 27th, 2025 11:00-1:00. Adults-$10.00, Children 3 to 12 – $5.00, 2 and under – Free. (EAT IN OR CARRY OUT) Crossroads Center – 125 W. Jefferson Pittsfield.

150 Years Ago April 22, 1875 We welcome to our newspaper exchange list the Milton Beacon, a new paper just started at Milton in the interest of temperance and reform. There has never been such a time in our knowledge when so much sickness prevailed in Pittsfield as now, and yet it is almost confined…

The family of Anthony (Tony) Sievers would like to thank our friends, family and acquaintances of Calhoun and surrounding communities for the outpouring of love and support shown to us since Tony’s passing. You have always provided for and supported those who are in need, and you have certainly done so for us! We have…