Society
Anniversary: Wests celebrate 70th Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. James Leon West will celebrate 70 years of marriage June 11. They were married June 11, 1955 in Hannibal, Mo.. They have been life long residents of Pike County.
Read MoreBirthday Girl: Holland Kaye McGrew turns two
Holland Kaye McGrew turned two-years-old May 24. She is the daughter of Blake and Melanie McGrew of New Salem.
Read MoreWhat’s Happening in and Around Calhoun County 6/5/25
Thursday. June 5 Grafton Music in the Park at the Grove Memorial Park starting at 7 p.m. Saturday, June 7 Two Rivers Fishing Fair at Pere Marquette State Park. Wednesday, June 18 Modern Woodmen Chapter 1621 Dinner at the Barefoot from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Read MoreLooking Back 6/5/25
June 18, 1925 Sheriff Schleeper and Deputy J.C. Schmieder went over into Morgan County last Friday and arrested Lloyd Owens and Wesley Dougherty on a state’s warrant charging them with stealing two hound dogs from Chas. Clendenny of near Mozier. The prisoners were brought back to Hardin and lodged in jail here to await their…
Read MorePickings from Pike’s Past: ONE HUNDRED YEARS AGO: PIKE COUNTY BANKERS OFFER $1000 FOR BANK ROBBERS DEAD OR ALIVE
150 Years Ago June 3, 1875 I now proceed to inform you that Griggsville is experiencing all kinds of weather, with warm and dry prevailing. The corn looks well and there is a large amount planted. The Grangers held a picnic at Griggsville Landing and all seemed to enjoy themselves. We noticed, among other things,…
Read MoreJune “Come to the Table” Dinner Menu
Doors Open at 5 p.m. “no charge” Community Meal Served 6 p.m. Guest Speakers begin at 6:30 p.m. Ends at 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 4, 2025 Chicken Salad on Roll, Broccoli Cheese Soup, Cook’s Choice Dessert Wednesday, June 11, 2025 Swedish Meatballs, Cracker Barrel Hashbrown Casserole, Green Beans, Cook’s Choice Dessert Wednesday, June 18,2025 Vegetable…
Read MoreWhat’s Happening in and Around Jersey County 6/5/25
June 12th, 2025, Thursday Free Community lunch. Got Faith Ministry Building, 508 W. Pine St. Jerseyville, IL 62052. Adults and kids welcome. Spaghetti, garlic bread, salad, and dessert.
Read MorePickings from Pike’s Past: 75 YEARS AGO: HALF TON OF MUSHROOMS GATHERED IN PIKE COUNTY
150 Years Ago May 27, 1875 There died recently at Three Oaks, Mich. a wonderful man, Fredick P. Warren, inventor of one of the most curious pieces of mechanism ever known. This production is called a calculating machine. The machine is beautiful in its appearance and astonishing in its operation. It divides, adds, subtracts and…
Read MoreIllinois Valley June Menu
Monday, June 2 Beef Stroganoff, Wheat Roll *, Brussel Sprouts, Applesauce, Milk Tuesday, June 3 Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Rice, Peas & Carrots, Mandarin Oranges, Milk Wednesday, June 4 Hamburger on Bun *, Tator Tots, Green Beans, Mixed Fruit, Milk Thursday, June 5 Broccoli Cheese, Soup Chicken Salad, Three Bean Salad, Apricots, Milk Friday, June 6…
Read MoreWhat’s Happening in and Around Calhoun County 5/22/25
Monday, May 26 Memorial Day event with tribute honoring Spc. Tony Gilman at Calhoun High School beginning at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 28 Modern Woodmen Chapter 12243 dinner at Illinois River Dock from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, May 29 Grafton’s Music in the Park at the Grove Memorial Park starting at 7 p.m.…
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