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Raft Race returns for another spectacular year

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Raft Race returns for another spectacular year

By Diane Brangenberg The Fourth Annual Great Illinois River Raft Race provided fun for all ages both on and off the water. If you weren’t on a raft or enjoying the day on the Illinois River watching the river. You could still enjoy the festivities on the Hardin Riverfront. Local boutiques and craft stands and delicious food and cold refreshments of all kinds available. Kids could stay cool in the kids fun area. You could visit friends and enjoy …Read Article

L&C Unveils 2025 Interactive Mural by Alumna Grace Becker

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L&C Unveils 2025 Interactive Mural by Alumna Grace Becker

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Wilsonville man arrested following burglaries in Calhoun and Pike

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Wilsonville man arrested following burglaries in Calhoun and Pike

By Steven Spencer A 40-year-old Wilsonville man was taken into custody last week after a string of burglaries in Calhoun County and Pike County. Casey W. Sobberi, of Wilsonville, is facing multiple charges in both Calhoun and Pike counties following a series of burglaries to local businesses, including the Jiffi Stop in Pleasant Hill, Flowers By Glenda in Kampsville, and Michael Tavern in Michael. Law enforcement was notified of the burglaries i…Read Article

Ace Sign Co. Family Named 2025 Abraham Lincoln Council Trailblazer

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What’s Happening – June 26, 2025

Friday, June 27 The P.E.O. Sisterhood 2nd Annual Barn Sale at Homeridge Estates on Friday, June 27, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday, June 28. 8 a.m. until noon. Saturday, June 28 Great Illinois River Raft Race at the Hardin Riverfront. Friday, July 4 Faith Temple UPC 24263 US Hwy 67, Jerseyville IL. Independence Day Celebration, Food, Fun and Fellowship at Faith Temple UPC in Jerseyville Monday, July 7 FARM TRUCK in Fieldon from 9 a.m. until …Hardin · Hardin Read Article

Wilsonville man arrested following burglaries

By Steven Spencer Casey W. Sobberi A 40-year-old Wilsonville man was taken into custody last week after a string of burglaries in Calhoun County and Pike County. Casey W. Sobberi, of Wilsonville, is facing multiple charges in both Calhoun and Pike counties following a series of burglaries to local businesses, including the Jiffi Stop in Pleasant Hill, Flowers By Glenda in Kampsville, and Michael Tavern in Michael. Law enforcement was notified of…Theft · Hardin Read Article

CEC gets to work on new original production

By Diane Brangenberg Diane Brangenberg/Calhoun News-HeraldPayton Kaufman, Greta Burch, Sawyer Friedel, Jordan Hartle, Charlee Burch, Serena Musallam, Bo Johnson and Tucker Griesheimer. Not pictured Konnor Karr and Evie Sievers Diane Brangenberg/Calhoun News-HeraldThe Calhoun Entertainment Company is hosting its 4th Annual Theater Camp. Currently the cast and crew is working on an original script that will be performed this Saturday at the fairgr…Hardin · Hardin Read Article

Hardin Legion Chooses Commander

Diane Brangenberg/Calhoun News-HeraldPamela J Browning was recently elected by the members of Calhoun Post 636 American Legion in Hardin as Commander. Pam retired from the US Air Force as Master Sergeant after 20 years of service. She had overseas assignments in both South Korea and Germany. The members of the Post look forward to her leadership and experience. Pam welcomes all Veterans to join Post 636 whether male or female. Her goal is to rec…Hardin · Hardin Read Article

American Legion Post 636 Celebrates Flag Day with Flag Retiring Ceremony

Diane Brangenberg/Calhoun News-HeraldHardin American Legion Post 636 held their Flag Retirement and Burning of damaged flags ceremony Saturday, June 14, in honor of Flag Day. Post Commander Pam Browning led the Ceremony and the National Anthem was sung by the Calhoun Entertainment Company. There is a drop box for damaged flags beside the Legion Post that was a donation from Cheyenne Brundies as her 4H Gold Star Project.Hardin · Hardin Read Article

Brussels High School graduating class of 2025

The Brussels High Schol Class of 2025 celebrated their graduation on May 23. The 2025 graduates are Olivia Brodbeck, Taylor Carey, Kevin Garcia, Ryan Hagen, Abigail Johnes, Matthew Kiel, Paige Pohlman, and Caydence Sievers. (Submitted photo)Hardin · Hardin Read Article

County addresses concerns about potential road damage during Ameren project

By Steven Spencer Calhoun County Engineer Kyle Godar provided an update to county commissioners at their June 2 meeting about transmission line updates by Ameren. Ameren is looking for approval for the county’s floodplain permit to move forward with transmission line updates. Some of the issues surrounding the project are the different access points and potential damage that could be sustained to county-maintained roads. Godar told the commissio…Hardin · Hardin Read Article

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