Today's News

The Harner family came to Fayette County by covered wagon from Rockingham County, Va., in 1860.

The Vandalia Police Department will be accepted expired and unused drugs without question this Saturday.
The “no questions asked drug turn-in” is from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., with collection boxes set up in the lobby of the city’s Public Service Building, 221 S. Fifth St.
The collection is allowed for individuals; doctors and medical facilities may not participate in the program. Those dropping off drugs will not be asked to identify themselves.
Once collected, the drugs will be turned over the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency and destroyed.

The Fayette County Health Department is one of 14 health departments in Illinois to be awarded a mini-grant through the Illinois Department of Public Health to celebrate National Women’s Health Week in May.
Next Thursday, from noon-2 p.m., nationally acclaimed speaker Bark Bancroft will speak at the FCHD facilities on West Johnson Street in Vandalia on the topic of “Hormonal Chaos.”
During this free seminar, Bancroft will explain the role of hormones in women’s health, not just estrogen, but progesterone and testosterone, as well.

• Joseph B. Johnson, 24, RR 2, Ramsey, was arrested on April 24 on a charge of driving while his license is suspended or revoked. Bond was $1,500.
• Duane R. O’Neal, 46, Fredericksburg, Ohio, was arrested on April 24 on a St. Clair County traffic warrant. Bond was $1,000.
• Duran C. Dollins, 21, Vandalia, was arrested on April 24 on charges of possession of 30 grams or less of cannabis, possession of drug paraphernalia and operation of an uninsured motor vehicle. Bond was $1,000.