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By Steven Spencer Calhoun County and the Village of Hardin signed an intergovernmental agreement last week, which will add a full-time deputy to the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office.

By Carmen Ensinger Pharmacy Plus in Carrollton will be celebrating 40 years in business at their Carrollton location on July 10 and to say thank you to all its customers and the community, they are hosting an anniversary celebration between the hours of noon and 4 p.m. with special discounts, treats and other goodies.

By Carmen Ensinger Homefield Energy Representative Reg Ankrum addressed the Winchester City Council at their July 1 city council meeting to discuss the city’s participation in the electric aggregation program.

By Steven Spencer Jersey County’s “Salute to America” starts this weekend, as Jersey County, the City of Jerseyville and the Jersey County Business Association bring three months of events celebrating the nation’s 250th anniversary.

By Steven Spencer Public comment is still being accepted by Calhoun County for the proposed purchase of a tug and barge using federal and state funding.

By Carmen Ensinger Parade organizers could not have chosen a better couple as parade marshals to represent the city of White Hall at the 87th Lions Club Annual Homecoming Parade than Rob and Mona McMillen.

By BETH ZUMWALT More than 300 employees of Ascend Wellness, a marijuana plant in Barry, walked off the job last week, citing unfair labor practices, low wages and unaffordable health insurance. The workers are members of Teamsters Local Union 916. The employees unionized about a year ago.

By Carmen Ensinger Carrollton School Board members accepted the resignation of its President at the June 21 regular school board meeting.

By Carmen Ensinger Spring has sprung and now is the time to clear out all the rubbish and junk away from one’s house. With that in mind, the city of Carrollton has set May 20 to 23 as city-wide clean-up days for residents of the city.

By Steven Spencer The Calhoun County Board of Commissioners accepted the resignation of Commissioner Hayden Sievers at their regular meeting on Monday, March 9.