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Point News
No Point News last week due to the Labor Day holiday and needing to get my news items in early, and I had no items to write at that time. Since then, we celebrated Labor Day weekend and later in the week the 25-year remembrance of the 9/11 terrorist attacks when nearly 3,000…
Looking Back… News items from the past pages of the Calhoun News-Herald
100 years ago September 16, 1926 After a steady rise for the past two weeks, the Illinois River at Hardin has taken a downward course and is falling quite rapidly. It is said that the water in the Illinois River, during this season of the year, has never reached such a high stage…
Be Ready in Case of an Emergency or Disaster
September is National Preparedness Month, an annual observance that encourages people to prepare for disasters and emergencies that could happen anywhere and at any time.
Sanders Home Demolition Set for Sep. 15
Demolition of two homes, 963 and 967 Sanders Drive, is scheduled for the morning of Tuesday, Sep. 15, as part of the Sanders Park Expansion Project. The project is part of a partnership MSD to address recurring overland flooding along Sanders Drive.
City of Alton says attorney has not received notice of strike from Teamsters 525
The City of Alton said in a press release Friday afternoon at the city attorney has not received any notice to strike from the Teamsters 525 union. According to the release, the city made its most recent offer to the Teamsters in mid August, providing for a guaranteed 3% minimum…
Old Webster Jazz and Blues Festival
The 24th annual Jazz and Blues Festival will feature two stages of live music along Gore and Allen Avenue, showcasing a diverse lineup of local and regional artists.
City Secures Grant for New Speed Display Signs
On September 1, City Council accepted a grant from the Show Me Zero Program through the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission.
Microsurfacing Planned for Early October
Several streets in northeast Webster Groves are scheduled for microsurfacing around the first week of October, weather permitting.
Open House Held for Shady Creek Greenway Project
The first phase of the Shady Creek Greenway is planned along West Kirkham Avenue from Elm to Gore.
State of the City Address Set for September 29
Residents are encouraged to attend and learn more about the City’s progress, priorities, and ongoing efforts to serve the community.
City Manager Recruitment Now Open
The City has partnered with GMP Consultants to conduct a nationwide executive search. The first review of candidates will occur on October 7, 2026.
Norma Veronica Voges
Norma Veronica Voges, 65, of Belleville, passed into glory on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026. Visitation will be held 4-8 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 13 and from [...]