Calhoun News-Herald

06/03/2023

Day two of the Trinity River Festival kicks off with Modern Pasta performing at 11:30 a.m. and Spillie Nelson headlining tonight at 10 p.m at the McCully Heritage Project.

02/17/2023

For each new subscription in February, the Calhoun News-Herald will donate $10 to the Society of St. Vincent De Paul and $3 for every renewed subscription. More information available on the flyer below.

03/14/2022

03/14/2022

10/21/2021

Warrior Pride Halloween Carnival
Sunday Oct 24th at the Fair Grounds 12pm -4pm Costume Judging at 2pm Food, games and cake walk. If have a subscription online you can find out information there too.

07/04/2021

Show us your celebratory photos of your Fourth of July. That means we're still looking for the top 10 best phot submissions. Make sure your submission includes:
1. A person in the photo
2. Their name
3. Their town of residence
And make sure you keep reading your Calhoun News-Herald to see when you or someone you love may be featured.

07/04/2021

A wonderful turn out tonite in Kampsville. A beautiful display of fireworks where held at The Pavillion, on Saturday July 3. There was a huge turnout as people celebrated for the Fourth of July. A story about the private celebration will follow in July 7 issue in the Calhoun News-Hearld. Look for details then. Below posting of a video of some of the fireworks...

02/08/2021

Brussels Ferry has closed, according to the Illinois Department of Transportation.
"Due to continued ice floe, we are unable to safely operate the Brussels Ferry," officials stated. "Ice is accumulating on both landings. Unfortunately, we have closed the Brussels Ferry."

02/08/2021

The Kamspville Ferry has closed due to icy conditions on the water, according to the Illinois Department of Transportation District 8.
"There is [a] significant ice floe near the Kampsville Ferry crossing," officials stated on Twitter. "Unfortunately, we can no longer safely operate the Ferry and have ceased operations. Please find the best alternate route for your trip."
The Brussels Ferry on the other hand has been able to stay operational.
"Ice is starting to build at Brussels Ferry," officials stated. "However, the River current and prevailing wind are allowing us to keep the crossing fairly open and maintain normal operations. Please continue to monitor the weather and River conditions."

02/05/2021

Are you all ready for the Big Game Sunday? We hear it is a "super" time to sit down with a "bowl" of chips and hangout. Who are you rooting for: the Chiefs or the Buccaneers? Are planning on representing these teams in any way? We are looking for pictures of any celebrating you might do on a day that in many households is a yearly celebration. The first 5 submissions will be in the upcoming issues of the paper. They must include local individuals and should include their name, what town they are from, and a brief description of what they are doing. Please comment below with your submissions.

02/04/2021

We loved the photos of your time in the snow last week. We are especially happy locals kids took advantage of the day and got out to have some fun in the snow. Be sure to check out this week's issue, which includes some of the photos submitted by those in the community.

01/29/2021

It feels like winter has finally come, if not evident by what felt like the first significant snowfall of the season this week. Did you jump out into the snow? If so, we would love to see your snow photos. The first 10 submissions will be in the upcoming issues of the paper. They must include individuals and should include their name, what town they are from, and a brief description of what they are doing. Please comment below with your submissions.

10/16/2020

👨‍🌾 👩‍🌾 🧑‍🌾Attention! We are calling on all you local farmers out there for submissions to the Calhoun News-Herald. 🌽🌽🌽
We are a few weeks into the harvest season, and we are wanting to see your efforts getting ready for the season or out harvesting. From fixing up the combine or actually harvesting the grain🚜, we want to publish your photo submissions to show everyone your efforts out in the fields.
We will publish the first 15 submissions in a future issue of the newspaper (One photo per submission). The submissions must include the name of the individual(s) in the photo and the town they live in. Also too, briefly explain what is happening in the photo. Please comment on this post with your submission and information.

10/09/2020

🧟‍♀️🧛🏻🧙🏻‍♀️Attention! We are calling on ghouls, goblins, witches, and Halloween enthusiasts for submissions to the Calhoun News-Herald.🧙🏻‍♂️🧛🏻‍♀️🧟‍♂️
We want to see the spooky and fun scenes you’re setting to get in the holiday spirit this year. Indoor or outdoor, witches or werewolves, we want to publish them so everyone can enjoy them.
So dust off those skeletons in your closet and let your werewolves out of their kennels. It’s time to get spooky!
We will publish the first 25 submissions in a future issue of the newspaper (One photo per submission). The submissions must include the name of the individual or family responsible for the decorations and the town.

09/10/2020

We're getting ready to serve you your flu shot...curbside!!! Unfortunately, our nurses are refusing to wear roller skates. By appointment only, so please call today to reserve your time slot. 1-3:45 pm Thursday.

08/24/2020

📝✏️🍎Just a reminder, we’re looking for back to school pictures for this week’s edition of the newspaper!
Whether you have remote learners, homeschoolers or in-person learners, we want to see them.
Make sure you include name, school building and town of residence in your submission.🍎✏️📝

08/19/2020

Batters up!
JPRD has resumed what sports they can, and there’s lots of little league games happening all over the area. We want to remind you that we’re always accepting sports photo submissions of the our area’s up and coming sports stars!
Just remember to include names and towns of residence for all those pictured in submissions. We’ll run them anytime we have space we need to fill in the paper.

08/19/2020

It’s time for school!
And while we know that the first day is going to look different for everybody this year, we want to see your first day back pictures, regardless of where you’re learning from.
Teachers, show us your classrooms! Students, show us your new back to school gear! Parents, show us you relaxing and watching television for the first time since March! Just kidding, that would probably be a boring photo.
Whether your student is homeschooling, remote learning or returning to in-person classes, we’d love to be able to share your pictures with the community.
Please include names, grade levels and the school the child is attending and make sure all photos do have a human in them.
Thanks so much, and have a wonderful first week of school!

08/19/2020

Office yard sale in Pike County.

Office Surplus Sale!!!!

All items open to offers. Call Linda at 618-498-1234 to set up a viewing appointment.

08/07/2020

BREAKING

Deahvion Kortez Bishop, 21, of St. Louis was charged in relation to the fire at the Dow Southern Baptist Church. More information is available on the Jersey County Journal website: https://jerseycountyjournal.com/index1.htm

08/05/2020

Hey again gorgeous gardeners!
So we've gotten a lot of great submissions of you and your green thumbs, but you may have noticed they aren't in this week's paper.
Never fear! We're going to be running them in every available blank space in the weeks to come. That means we're still looking for submissions! We've included some examples of picture perfect submissions. Make sure your submission includes:
1. A person in the photo
2. Their name
3. Their town of residence
And make sure you keep reading your Calhoun News-Herald to see when you or someone you love may be featured.

07/31/2020

The Illinois Department of Transportation announced the Brussels Ferry will be closed for a two-week period starting in late August. No traffic will be allowed to cross the ferry during this period, according to IDOT.

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07/29/2020

Hey Mary (or Larry) Quite Contrary,
We want to know how YOUR garden is growing this year!
Don't be shy, Calhoun County! Send the News-Herald pictures of you with those prized vegetables. You may just see yourself and your favorite zucchini (or tomato or eggplant, we aren't picky) in next week's edition of the Calhoun News-Herald!

07/22/2020

07/15/2020

Heads up, Calhoun County! Stay safe and near a reliable weather radio or television.

A Tornado Watch is in effect until 9 pm this evening for central and a small part of southeast Illinois. Conditions are favorable for quickly developing tornadoes, mainly with lines of storms, as well as damaging wind gusts, hail between 1 and 1.5 inches in diameter and heavy rain. Seek shelter immediately if threatening weather approaches or if a warning is issued for your location.

07/06/2020

Psssst... There's still time to get us your Fourth photos for this week's edition of the Calhoun News-Herald! It's as easy as sending us a Facebook message!
Just remember to include names and where and when the photo was taken, and you could see your favorite patriot in this week's edition!

07/01/2020

Seeing your child’s picture in the Calhoun News-Herald is as easy as sending us a Facebook message! Just include the names and towns of residence of anyone pictured.
🇺🇸This week’s call for submissions is for Fourth of July celebrations, and it's open to big kids, little kids and kids at heart. We want to see you and your family’s best patriotic get ups this Independence Day as you watch fireworks, eat hot dogs and generally show your love for our great country.🇺🇸
Don’t be shy, Calhoun! Send us your pictures. You may just see your face and your name in next week’s edition of the Calhoun News-Herald.
🎆 Happy 4th of July!🎆

06/17/2020

Hey Calhoun, who's ready to celebrate their dad this weekend? 🙋‍♀️🙋‍♂️
Make sure you submit photos of you celebrating the fathers and father figures in your life this weekend to the Calhoun News-Herald's page! Just don't forget to include names and location in your message.
Happy Father's Day!

06/12/2020