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Five Calhoun County Veterans take part in Honor Flight

Published by admin on Wed, 10/09/2019 - 11:55am

On Sept. 21, the 19th Brushy Creek Honor Flight, which included five Veterans from Calhoun County, took off for a visit to Washington, D.C. 

The Veterans who participated in the latest Honor Flight were James Nelson of Manson, Ronald Hickey of Farnhamville, George Somsky of Lohrville, Robert Gray of Lake City and Robert Laverty of Twin Lakes. 

The Graphic-Advocate to launch updated website

Published by admin on Wed, 10/09/2019 - 11:51am

For the past few years, The Graphic-Advocate’s website has served as a vehicle to encourage its readers to pick up hard copies of the newspaper for news stories, features and sports from around the community.

This Friday, readers can now read compelling feature stories, local news and South Central Calhoun sports in its entirety at http://thegraphic-advocate.com/ and enjoy a contemporary appearance.

Supervisors sign two contracts, meet with department heads

Published by admin on Wed, 10/09/2019 - 11:49am

It was a busy day for the Board of Supervisors of Calhoun County, as they met with 13 department heads of the county during their recent meeting on Oct. 1 at the Calhoun County Courthouse in Rockwell City.

In their meeting with the department heads, the supervisors – Mike Cooper, Scott Jacobs and Carl Legore – were provided updates on Time Off Benefits.

Supervisors approve two Board of Health Committee members

Published by admin on Tue, 10/01/2019 - 2:06pm

The approval of two new Board of Health Committee members, along with Medical Examiner-Investigator was one of the major highlights of a recent meeting held by the Board of Supervisors of Calhoun County, which took place on Sept. 24 at the Calhoun County Courthouse in Rockwell City.

Dave McClain and Kim Kramer will join the health board, while David Kraft was brought in as a new Medical Examiner-Investigator. 

Dell Blair Memorial Chili Cook-off announces top five contestants

Published by admin on Tue, 10/01/2019 - 2:04pm

Even though it was a rainy morning, the clouds parted just enough to allow local chili makers to dish up some goods for residents and visitors alike.

When it was said and done, a top five was announced at the conclusion of the 2019 Dell Blair Memorial Chili Cook-off, held as part of the Lake City Fall Fest on Sept. 22 in downtown Lake City. 

The total of 19 competitors took part in the Chili Cook-off. Of those 19, The Has Beens – consisting of Starla Winter, Marvin Winter and Gabe Winter – took first place, followed by B&G’s second place outing. 

After 38 years, Harris Drug closes its doors

Published by admin on Tue, 10/01/2019 - 1:50pm

On a misty Friday morning, the majority of the shelves inside of Harris Drug – located on the southwest corner of Main Street and Illinois Street in Lake City – are empty. What are left on the once stocked shelves are a few miscellaneous items, alongside signs informing a visitor of clearance and closure. 

For more than 38 years, Harris Drug served as a staple in downtown Lake City. At 5:30 p.m. this past Friday, owner Steve Harris closed up shop for the final time.

Supervisors okay equipment purchase, underground construction permit

Published by admin on Tue, 09/24/2019 - 11:34am

You Make Me Happy, When Skies Are Gray

Published by admin on Tue, 09/24/2019 - 11:27am

Franklin Hucka overcomes tragedy, adversity

SMCH to offer Healthy Cooking classes

Published by admin on Wed, 09/11/2019 - 1:55pm

When preparing meals at home, do you find yourself making the same recipes? Stewart Memorial Community Hospital is offering Exploring Healthy Cooking classes, which will include helpful hints, cooking techniques, balanced meal ideas, family friendly recipes and tastings. Classes will be held at South Central Calhoun High School in the Family and Consumer Sciences room. Held on four Tuesdays beginning Oct. 1, the one hour session will start at 4:30 p.m. Sessions will cover the following topics: Mediterranean, Hispanic and Asian style cooking, along with preparing comfort food.

Calhoun County administers changes for city, school elections

Published by admin on Wed, 09/11/2019 - 1:54pm

The regular school election will be held as a combined election with the regular city election on Nov. 5. For the first time, the city/school election will be combined and will use the regular general election precincts. Voters will go to the polls for this election at the same place that they vote for a regular general (presidential or gubernatorial) election. Eligible voters in Calhoun County may request an absentee ballot for the city/school election from the Calhoun County Auditor’s Office.

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