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What’s Happening in and Around Calhoun County 10.3.24
Sunday, Oct. 6 St. Norbert’s Duck Race Wednesday, Oct. 9 Modern Woodmen Chapter 1621 Dinner at Straight Home Bar and Grill from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 16 Modern Woodmen Chapter 12243 Dinner at the Illinois River Dock Restaurant from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Read MoreIllinois Valley Senior Citizens menu 10/3/24
Reservations must be made by 12 p.m. prior to the day you wish to eat. If you have made reservations and cannot attend, please notify the center at 217-942-6414. Whole wheat bread served daily except when noted with (*). 2% milk served daily. The menu may be subject to change based on product availability.
Read MoreLongs celebrate 70th anniversary
Lester and Wanda Long are celebrating their 70th wedding anniversary. The couple was wed on Oct. 5, 1954 in Germany. The Longs attribute their 70 years together to the grace of God.
Read MoreWhat’s Happening in and around Calhoun County 9.26.24
Sunday, Sept. 29 Walk for Life at William Horman Park at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 29 Batchtown Fall Festival from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 6 St. Norbert’s Duck Race
Read MoreLooking Back 9.26.24
Sept. 25, 1924 We are informed that former Governor Chas. S. Deneen, Republican candidate for United States Senator, will be in Hardin at 10-o’clock Thursday morning. Governor Deneen will leave Alton and will drive by way of Jerseyville to Hardin. Governor Deneen will be here only one-half hour as he is compelled to leave here…
Read MoreWhat’s Happening in and around Jersey County 9.26.24
Thursday, Sept. 26 Take off Pounds Sensibly weekly meeting at Got Faith? From 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. 502 W. Pine. Enter yellow door. Call Carol for more info at 618-535-7981. Saturday, Sept. 28 Hamilton Primary School Festival. Saturday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday 12 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28 Village…
Read MoreDavis celebrate 50th Anniversary
Tom and Pat Davis are celebrating their 50th anniversary this month. The couple was married on Sept. 28, 1974 at St. Mary’s Church in Alton. Tom retired from Bluff City Minerals in Owens, IL and Pat retired from Schnucks Pharmacy in Alton. The couple has two children, Chris Davis and Laura Sams (husband Brett), and…
Read MoreWhat’s Happening in and around Calhoun County 9.12.24
Sunday, Sept. 22 Pere Marquette Apple Festival at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 25 Modern Woodmen Chapter 12243 Dinner at Illinois River Dock Restaurant from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 29 Walk for Life at William Horman Park at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 29 Batchtown Fall Festival from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday,…
Read MoreLooking Back 9.12.24
Sept. 18, 1924 Work on Rocky Hill in west Hardin, is going forward at a rapid rate and the work already done is very fine. When this road is completed it will be an excellent piece of work and it will be a wonderful improvement over the old hill roadway. The traveling public will find…
Read MoreIllinois Valley Senior Citizens menu 9.12.24
Reservations must be made by 12 p.m. prior to the day you wish to eat. If you have made reservations and cannot attend, please notify the center at 217-942-6414. Whole wheat bread served daily except when noted with (*). 2% milk served daily. The menu may be subject to change based on product availability. Friday,…
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