Judge Wesley A. Gozia of Salem has announced his intention to seek election as a Republican to the Fourth Judicial Circuit in ...

By Rebecca Sponsler     Heritage Days 2025 took place July 25 through 27. Farm machinery from the past and present is on ...

Editor: Tony Angeloni [email protected]       Vandalia Police, EMS and the Vandalia Fire Department were called to a scene ...

Tony Angeloni [email protected]       For a lot of us that grew up in the 1980’s, Hulk Hogan; real name Terry Gene Bollea, ...

Jazmyn Koski was named the 2025 Jr. Miss Fayette County Fair Queen on Tuesday, July 15. She is pictured here with 2025 Miss ...

Tax hikes may keep perspective businesses out of Marion County and current business to move out of the county  Editor: Tony Angeloni [email protected]      With taxes issues reaching a fever pitch ...

From: The United States Attorney’s Office Southern District of Illinois       Five drug dealers active in Fayette, Jefferson and Marion counties were sentenced to federal prison for distributing ...

Fix It Fest is a volunteer-driven initiative that is offering free repairs for items such as clothing, jewelry, small furniture, and technology. Our goal is to provide a practical, eco-friendly ...

Small County, Big Pride” Celebration Set for September 20, 2025       Bond County Pride is thrilled to announce the inaugural PRIDEFEST, taking place Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 12:00 PM to ...

The Brownstown Board of Education met in Regular Session on Monday, July 21, 2025. Approval was given in the following:   -Resolution abandoning the intention to issue bonds;   -Resolution for payment ...

Many play a role in creation of Culbertson Wrestling & Training Center By RICH BAUER A large crowd was present for the public’s first opportunity to view the new training facility for athletes in the ...

The Board of Education met in regular session on Monday, July 21, 2025, at 7:30pm.     Action taken:    1. The Board approved the Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda Items.    2. The Board approved ...