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By Beverly Mosbarger ■Sept. 22– Bingo ■Sept. 27– Calhoun Health Department Lunch And Learn Regarding Home Health Lunch is Monday-Friday, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Come join us for a delicious hot lunch. Over 60: donate what you can afford. Under 60: you must pay $7, the full cost of the meal. Thank you for…
Read MoreOur Town – Calhoun
25 years ago September 17, 1997 A tour of properties related to Federal Emergency Management Agency and Calhoun and Greene counties began at the former Bank of Calhoun building on Saturday, Sept. 13 with Congressman John Shimkus participating. The group also looked at the former Hardin Ready Mix building located across the river in East…
Read MoreJacksons welcome baby Landon
Chance and Lyndsey Jackson of Hamburg have welcomed a son, Landon Reid Jackson, born at 2:39 p.m. on Sept. 10, 2022 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Mo. Landon weighed 7lbs 8oz and was 20 inches long at his birth. He has an older sibling, Mason, age 2. Grandparents are Randy and Bonnie Jackson…
Read MoreSeets graduates from Tri County Beauty
Tri County Beauty Academy announced their recent graduate, Bethany Seems, from their cosmetology program for hair, skin and nails. Seets, from Brighton, graduated with high honors in the program and is employed at Cindy’s County Girl Salon and Tanning in Mount Olive.
Read MoreLyndy celebrates first birthday
Lyndy Grace Whalen celebrated her first birthday on July 28, 2022. She is the daughter of Ryan and Katy Whalen of Waverly. She has a big brother, Blake Whalen, who is four years old. He is very proud of his baby sister. Lyndy’s grandparents are Rick and Janet Whalen of Franklin; George Stice of White…
Read MoreThe Fabulous Fox Theatre announces full cast for ‘Ain’t Too Proud’
The Fabulous Fox Theatre and the producers of the Broadway smash hit musical, “Ain’t Too Proud – The Life And Times Of The Temptations,” are thrilled to announce full casting for the First National Tour coming to St. Louis at the Fabulous Fox Theatre Sept. 20 – Oct. 2. Leading the cast of Ain’t Too…
Read MoreMaverick Hopper turns 2
Maverick James Hopper, son of Shane and Sydney Hopper of Greenfield, will celebrate his 2nd birthday on Aug 28. Maverick’s grandparents are Randy and Jennifer Shade, of Greenfield and his great-grandparents are Norman and Nancy Shade, of Chesterfield; and Russell and Gail Dossett, of Patterson. Maverick’s family plans on having a firetruck-themed birthday party for…
Read MoreAdelaide Renee Keppler turns six
Adelaide “Addy” Keppler of Wentzville, Mo. celebrated her sixth birthday on Friday evening, July 30, with a bowling party in O’Fallon, Mo. Addy is the daughter of Ashley Kirn of Wentzville (and Tommy Keppler of Hazelwood). She is the granddaughter of Shelly and Dennis Scherer of Wright City and Jerry Kirn of O’Fallon. Great grandmothers…
Read MoreJohnsons announce birth of daughter, Delilah
Terah Lacy and Kyle Johnson, of Virden, welcomed a daughter, Delilah Yvonne Johnson, into the world at 3:05 a.m. on June 28, 2022. Delilah was born at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, weighing 7 pounds and 11 ounces. She has two older brothers, Hudson Dean Johnson, age 4; and Maverick Jack Johnson, age 1. Delilah’s…
Read MoreGourleys celebrate 50 years of marriage
Steven and Nancy Gourley of Alsey will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Saturday, Aug. 20. The pair wed on Aug. 20, 1972 at Alsey Baptist Church. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Ralph Williams. Steve retired from Winchester FS and WInchester Farmers Elevator. Nancy is also retired after working as a secretary at Winchester…
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