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Today's News

  • Friday, 8:25 a.m.-Fire damages vacant home

    A fire late Thursday evening caused substantial damage to a vacant house in Vandalia.

    Vandalia firefighters were called to 203 W. Main St. shortly after 10 a.m., and were at the scene for more than 2 1/2 hours.

    An investigator with the Office of the State Fire Marshal has been called in to investigate the blaze.

    The Vandalia Volunteer Fire Department received mutual aid assistance from Brownstown and Ramsey firefighters.

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  • NEW: Fayette County pageant photos, videos now online

    Visit our Multimedia section to view photos and videos from the 2011 Fayette County pageants.

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  • Brownstown-Sefton News

    The House Air Is Cool, But Josie Is Getting A Little Hot Under The Collar
    Since it has been so very hot and humid, Callie, the kitty, and Josie, the 11-year-old puppy, are staying in the house most of the time, going outside for brief visits only when necessary.

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  • Frogtown News

    News from Mt. Pulaski
    On Saturday, July 2, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Maske of Mt. Pulaski, formerly of St. Paul, attended the wedding of their grandson, Daniel Maske, and Jennifer Neuendorf at Concordia University Chapel in Ann Arbor, Mich.
    Daniel is the son of the Rev. Steven and Andrea Maske. Steven is the pastor at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Flint, Mich.
    Jennifer is the daughter of the Rev. Donald and Karen Neuendorf of Ann Arbor, Mich. Reverend Neuendorf is the pastor of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Ann Arbor.

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  • St. Elmo News

    ANNOUNCEMENTS
    Wednesday, July 13
    • The St. Elmo Christian Church will accept items for the garage sale from 5-8 p.m.

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  • Evergreen Outreach

    By Mary Woolsey
    We were back at Vandalia Long Term Care for Evergreen Outreach this week. It was a very hot day, with temperatures soaring near 100 degrees.
    However, the heat did not keep a group from FAYCO or those in attendance from the Long Term Care facility from coming and having fun.
    Phyllis Thoman’s music was being enjoyed as the room began to fill with the many guests. She played lovely songs, such as, “It Is No Secret.”

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  • Church Briefs

    Revival Run to be held this Saturday
    Liberty Christian Church will be holding its annual Revival Run this Saturday, beginning at 7 a.m.
    The event includes a four-mile competitive run or a two-mile fun walk.
    Participants can register the day of the race, beginning at 6:30 a.m., or pre-register by calling Erin Schaub at 267-9512. Her e-mail address is erinbeth75@hotmail.com. The registration fee is $20.
    Pre-registered participants will receive a T-shirt.
    All proceeds will benefit Liberty Christian Church youth groups.

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  • Creation Museum Visit

    On June 26-27, 24 youths and adults from Holy Cross Lutheran traveled to the Creation Museum in Petersburg, Ky.

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  • We all have opportunities to make a difference

    I recently received an e-mail from a friend that I’d like to pass on to you.

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  • Business Briefs

    Kull Funeral Home to plant more trees
    as memorials
    Kull Funeral Homes of Altamont and St. Elmo has renewed its affiliation with the Lofty Oaks Association, a New Hampshire-based organization dedicated to reforestation and conservation efforts in Illinois.
    The firm arranges to have a tree planted for each service that it performs. By doing so, it provides a living memorial in honor of the deceased and also renews the forest life in the state.

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