Hardin, IL

100 years ago Nov. 4, 1926 Fire of unknown origin did about $200 damage to the Fred Fry home in Hardin Monday morning. Only for the quick action of our citizens, who rushed to the home at the first alarm, the house and contents would have been destroyed and without a doubt, Mrs. Fry, who…

A drug investigation last year in Calhoun County led to an arrest late last month. 42-year-old Joel Carlton of Pearl was arrested early last week on three drug counts. Carlton was arrested for unlawful delivery of meth and a controlled substance, and possession of meth. Calhoun County sheriff Zach Hardin says the investigation began in […]

Calhoun County authorities are reporting the arrest of two Greene County residents that dates back to early September. Calhoun County sheriff Zach Hardin says questioning of suspects resulted in the arrests of 42-year-old Josh Riley, and 44-year-old Laura Riley, both of Carrollton. The questioning led to the discovery that Laura Riley was wanted in Jersey […]

Terry A. Buchanan II, age 58, of Hardin, passed away peacefully on October 21, 2026, surrounded by his loving family, after a short battle with cancer. He was born on July 28, 1968, in Carrollton, Illinois, to Terry Buchanan and the late Carolyn (Lacey) Buchanan. On Sept. 2, 1989, he married his high school sweetheart,…

  Calhoun County Sheriff Zach Hardin is pleased to announce the conclusion of an investigation which began on January 10th 2026; when the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office was notified of a spree of vandalism and property damage in rural Golden Eagle, Calhoun County, Illinois. The Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office immediately began an investigation, and noted…

By Beverly Mosbarger Senior Center Hours are Monday through Friday 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Phone: 618-576-9567 Email: calhouncountyseniorcenter@gmail.com Lunch served daily from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. The DMV will be in Hardin on November 6 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. this is located at the Home Extension Office and an appointment is…

Calhoun County, K.C. Hall, South of Hardin will be having a community event on Saturday, Nov. 14. Vendors and artists will be on site from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and will display their products. There will also be food onsite for purchase.