Society
What’s Happening in and around Calhoun County 6/19/25
Saturday, June 21 Art in the Park at Brussels Heritage Park from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 25 Modern Woodmen Chapter 12243 Dinner from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Illinois River Dock. Friday, June 27 Mississippi River Festival June 27 and June 28 at Alton Amphitheater. General admission $55. Saturday, June 28…
Read MoreLooking Back 6/26/25
June 25, 1925 A meeting of Chicago and Alton Railway officials, Chicago, Peoria and St. Louis, apple growers, farmers, fruit growers and business men of Calhoun county, was held at the courthouse in Hardin. The meeting was called to order by Elmer E. Williams, President of the Calhoun County Improvement Association, who stated that the…
Read MoreHopkins Card of Thanks
The family of Marge Hopkins would like to express their gratitude and appreciation to St. Anthony’s Hospital, La Bella of Alton, White Hall Nursing and Rehab Center, and Airsman-Hires Funeral Home for the care given to her. The compassion was a blessing and a comfort to her and the family. Thanks to all family and…
Read MorePickings from PIke’s Past: 100 YEARS AGO: PLEASANT HILL VOTES ON SITE FOR NEW HIGH SCHOOL BUILDING
150 Years Ago June 17, 1875 Lightning is no respecter of person. It even attacked a U.S. mail contractor, W. B. Green, in the telegraph office at Rockport, singeing the hair at the top of his head and knocking him senseless for a moment or two. Business is very dull down here in Pearl, as…
Read MoreWhat’s Happening in and Around Jersey County 6/19/25
Friday, June 20 Musician jam session starting at 7 p.m. at Hope Lutheran Church. All are welcome. Jam sessions also on June 27. Saturday, June 21 Art in the Park at Brussels Heritage Park from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, June 27 Mississippi River Festival June 27 and June 28 at Alton Amphitheater. General…
Read MoreWhat’s Happening in and around Calhoun County 6/12/25
Wednesday, June 18 Modern Woodmen Chapter 1621 Dinner at the Barefoot from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, June 15 Father’s Day Beer Garden at Pere Marquette State Park Lodge from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Free admission and live entertainment. Saturday, June 21 Art in the Park at Brussels Heritage Park from 10 a.m.…
Read MoreLooking Back 6/12/25
June 25,1925 Lorsbach Brothers, Pete and Frank, who own five orchard farms in Calhoun County and two in Jersey County, were the first among our apple growers to sell their 1925 apple crop, in the three orchards located in Lincoln Valley, south of Hardin. The Shafton Company, a Chicago firm, who has purchased the crops…
Read MorePickings from Pike’s Past: 50 YEARS AGO: RURAL WATER DISTRICT BEING FORMED IN PIKE COUNTY
150 Years Ago June 12, 1875 The weather is still cold with much rain. The Mississippi River is about bank full and slowly falling. A grand Sunday School picnic came off Thursday in Pittsfield and there was a procession with a brass band at the head reaching nearly half way around the square as it…
Read MoreWhat’s Happening in and around Jersey County 6/12/25
Thursday, June 12 Grafton’s weekly Music in the Park at the Grove Memorial Park from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, June 13 Musician jam session starting at 7 p.m. at Hope Lutheran Church. All are welcome. Jam sessions also on June 20 and June 27. Sunday, June 15 Father’s Day Beer Garden at Pere…
Read MoreAnniversary: Duggins 60th Wedding Anniversary
Charlie and Judy Duggins of Chatham, Illinois will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary on June 19, 2025.
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