Area News
Zain Parker Appointed to Fill Vacant Altamont City Council Seat
BY MARK HOSKINS Following the resignation of Jason Rippetoe from the Altamont City Council last month, an appointment needed to be made to fill the vacant seat. Altamont resident Zain Parker was appointed to fill this seat during the council’s December 8 meeting. Parker currently serves on the city’s zoning board and works as a…
Read MoreHistorical Society Hosts Gala
The community’s treasured Statehouse, recognized as Illinois’ oldest capitol building and linked to Abraham Lincoln’s early legislative years, glowed warmly on Friday, Decem ber 5 as the Historical Society held its Annual Christmas Gala. Guests stepped into a setting rich with heritage as the well-lit rooms showcased a beautifully decorated Christma s tree that set…
Read MoreVandalia City Council Meeting
DEBORAH SIMCOX Correspondent At the Monday, Dec. 8, special meeting of the Vandalia City Council, in New Business Public Questions & Comments, these items were approved: – Ordinance # 2025-12-8-A, establishing the Annual Tax Levy for the Fiscal Year, beginning May 1, 2025 and ending April 30, 2026, – Ordinance # 2025-12-8-B (Amended), establishing and…
Read MoreGreenville Family Medicine Joins Sarah Bush Lincoln Fayette County Hospital
Sarah Bush Lincoln Fayette County Hospital is pleased to announce that Greenville Family Medicine will officially join Sarah Bush Lincoln Health System effective January 1, 2026. The partnership strengthens access to primary care in Bond County and the surrounding region, ensuring families continue to receive the same high-quality care they know and trust, and will…
Read MoreVandalia Board of Education Meeting Held
DEBORAH SIMCOX Correspondent The regular Vandalia Community Unit District #203 was held and these items on the Consent Agenda were approved: -Minutes of the Budget Hearing and the regular BOE Meeting on September 18, 2025, -Financial Reports & Bills for Vandalia CUSD #203 and OKAW Vocational Center, and -Destruction of Executive Session Audio Recordings older…
Read MoreMeals On Wheels Of C.E.F.S.
October 15th to October 21th -Wednesday Oct 15- Chicken Pot Pie w/Crust, Creamy Cole Slaw, Apricots and Angel Food Cake. -Thursday Oct 16- Sloppy Joe on Bun, Scalloped Potatoes, Calico Baked Beans and Strwberries. -Friday Oct 17- Pork Roast, Glazed Sweet Potatoes, Cooked Cabbage, Waldorf Salad and Whole Grain Bread. -Monday Oct 20- Oven Baked…
Read MoreOctober is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Editor: Tony Angeloni [email protected] First recognized in October of 1981 as a Day of Unity, in October of 1989 it became Domestic Violence awareness month. To unite people across the county to end domestic violence. With Domestic violence in every community, it can effect everyone no matter of race, age, gender, religion or ideology. It…
Read MoreResidential trash pickup talked about at City Council Meeting
DEBORAH SIMCOX Correspondent At the Monday, October 6 meeting of the Vandalia City Council, under Announcement & Concerns, Lake Chair Russ Stunkel related that the back of his water bill was filled with information regarding events in Vandalia, including various Treat or Treat activities. Stunkel said that he thought it was a great way to…
Read MoreInk Cap Tattoos: For a Love of Art
BY MARK HOSKINS Humans have been inking their skin for millennia whether it be for cultural or religious symbolism or simply for artistic expression. Once considered taboo within American culture, tattoos have become common place in the 21st century. And now, one woman is bringing her love for the art of tattooing to downtown St.…
Read MoreChurch under construction
The Vera Baptist Church is under construction. The building project is under the supervision of Brickyard Builders LLC out of St. Elmo whose co-owners are Brandy Reiss and Landon Feezel. Above: New sanctuary construction has started. Right: The bell is being taken down and will find it’s new home…
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