Strong communities don’t just happen. They rely on connection—residents knowing what’s going on, businesses reaching the customers who keep them...

The Clinton County Historical Society will show the 1941 Oscar winning Alfred Hitchcock film, “Suspicion”, on Friday, October 10, at its museum, 1091 Franklin Street, in...

ON AUGUST 23, 2025, Jeanette and Rachel Ford completed their first triathlon, the O’Town Hustle Super Sprint Triathlon, to raise money for the...

The Illinois State Police (ISP) is reminding motorists and farmers about traffic safety on Illinois roadways this fall. Agriculture is one of the leading industries in...

State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) has been a strong supporter of intellectually and developmentally disabled people for years....

As drought conditions continue across the Midwest, the Illinois Department of Agriculture and the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshall urge farmers and agricultural...

Charles E. “Charlie” Tebbe, 83, of Jamestown, died September 24, 2025, at HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in O’Fallon. He was born February 7, 1942, in St. Rose, son of Leo...

Dennis L. Schumacher, 70, of St. Rose, died September 28, 2025, at HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in O’Fallon. He was born December 30, 1954, in Highland, son of Gervase...

Connie L. Pearson, 78, of Carlyle, died Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at Aviston Countryside Manor. She was born November 20, 1946 in Rockford, IL, the daughter of Howard and...

Community college presidents from across the region met in Southern Illinois this week to commemorate 60 years since the community college system...

-1905- Although considerable rain fell the past few days and the clouds seemed somewhat threatening at this time yet it does not dampen the enthusiasm of the crowds...

1905- Great interest in the Clinton County Farmers Picnic is manifesting itself amonst the farmers especially. With the bulk of the work completed, they can well afford to...