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CALHOUN: Calhoun County pays special tribute to Anthony Gilman

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CALHOUN: Calhoun County pays special tribute to Anthony Gilman

The community took the time to honor and celebrate one of Calhoun’s own on Memorial Day, Specialist Anthony W. Gilman, with a special tribute at Calhoun High School. (Diane Bragenberg/Calhoun News-Herald) The Gilman family was joined by the community to honor and remember Anthony Gilman on Memorial Day with a special tribute to Gilman. (Diane Bragenberg/Calhoun News-Herald) By Steven Spencer While the nation celebrated Memorial Day to honor and …Read Article

Calhoun Council for Senior News – May 29, 2025

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Calhoun Council for Senior News – May 29, 2025

Senior Center Hours are Monday through Friday 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Phone: 618-576-9567 Email: calhouncountyseniorcenter@gmail.com Lunch served daily from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. The DMV Mobile Unit will be at the Extension Office on the following dates: July 3, Sept. 5, and Nov. 7. They are asking that you sign up prior to the date of the event. Please call Georgi at 618-576-2293 to sign up for your appointment. As most of you know, we are a non-profit …Read Article

“Mississippi Riverscapes: The 2025 Plein Air Art Competition” to be held in the Riverbend

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“Mississippi Riverscapes: The 2025 Plein Air Art Competition” to be held in the Riverbend

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rivers Project, in partnership with Jacoby Arts Center, is excited to announce its inaugural Plein Air art competition, “Mississippi Riverscapes.” This event is an open-air painting and drawing competition at Rivers Project recreation areas throughout the month of June and is open to all amateur and professional artists ages 16 and up. Artists will compete for regional and cash prizes, including a weekend artist…Read Article

House Republicans warn of Summer Energy Cost Crisis, offer solutions to expand energy production capacity

House Republican members of the Illinois House Energy & Environment and Public Utilities Committees held a Capitol news conference on Tuesday to warn of a coming summer energy cost crisis and offer solutions to expand energy production capacity. The Republicans held the press conference after last week sending the House’s Energy & Environment Committee Chair and Vice Chair a letter explaining the urgent need for hearings into the recent results …Hardin · Hardin Read Article

Great River Road named the Best Scenic Drive in America

Thanks to the support and votes from fans, the Great River Road has been selected as the Best Scenic Drive in America in the 2025 USA Today 10 Best Readers’ Choice Awards. A panel of travel experts nominated 20 routes for the Best Scenic Drive distinction, including the Great River Road as well as other highways and byways like the Natchez Trace Parkway (which starts in Natchez, Mississippi—one of the cities on the Great River Road), the Blue Ri…Hardin · Hardin Read Article

Hamlet the Wild West Version

Diane Brangenberg/Calhoun News-HeraldCalhoun High School College Prep class presented their reenactment of “Hamlet” to the Calhoun High students and staff last week.Hardin · Hardin Read Article

IDNR accepting applications for Illinois Natural Areas Stewardship grants

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is accepting applications for Illinois Natural Areas Stewardship grants through June 13, 2025. Eligible applicants are conservation land trusts exempt from taxation under Section 501(c)(3) of the federal Internal Revenue Code and whose originating documents include in its purposes the restoration and stewardship of land for conservation purposes. The goal of the grant program is to increase the…Hardin · Hardin Read Article

Kampsville American Legion recognized for membership

Kampsville Legion Commander James A. Ewen was presented with a 2025 Membership incentive dog tag for achieving a 103% membership goal or higher. (Steven Spencer/Calhoun News-Herald) By Steven Spencer The Kampsville American Legion was recognized for going above and beyond their membership goals. National Commander James Lacoursiere presented Kampsville Legion Commander James Ewen with a 2025 Membership incentive dog tag for achieving a 103% memb…Hardin · Hardin Read Article

Calhoun Council for Senior News – May 22, 2025

Senior Center Hours are Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Phone: 618-576-9567 Email: calhouncountyseniorcenter@gmail.com New hours: Lunch served daily from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. The DMV MOBILE UNIT will be at the Extension Office on the following dates: July 3, Sept. 5 and Nov. 7. They are asking that you sign up prior to the date of the event. Please call Georgi at 618-576-2293 to sign up for your appointment. What is a Part B late enrollm…Hardin · Hardin Read Article

IDPH Celebrates National Women’s Health Week 2025

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is kicking off National Women’s Health Week 2025 with a video message from Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton encouraging women in Illinois to take control of their health and well-being. Observed annually starting on Mother’s Day and running this year from May 11 to May 17, the theme for 2025 is: “Let’s Talk about Women’s Health: Uplifting Women in Their Health Journey.” “The goal of National Women’s H…Hardin · Hardin Read Article

Invasive plants in Illinois: Identifying solutions

By Andrew Holsinger, horticulture educator, Illinois Extension Invasive plants have become an increasing concern in Illinois, prompting continued monitoring and early detection as critical steps to prevent spread pathways of new emerging invasive species. These management strategies, referred to as Early Detection and Rapid Response (EDRR) have resulted in the prevention of spread of invasive species at their initial stages of invasion in some a…Hardin · Hardin Read Article

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