Mt Vernon Carnival Offers Advance Ticket Savings
Advance ticket sales are underway for the Mt. Vernon BIG Spring Carnival, giving families a chance to save before the event begins. Through April 28th, a sheet of 22 tickets is priced at 20 dollars, at least 10 dollars less than buying at the gate. The carnival runs April 29th through May 3rd and will […]
Read MoreSouthern Illinois Counties Rank High In Youth Turkey Harvest
Several Southern Illinois counties are leading the state in youth turkey harvest numbers this spring. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources reports Jefferson County ranks first with 75 birds, followed by Fayette County with 74 and Marion County with 68. Clay County also made the top five with 62 birds harvested. Statewide totals reached more […]
Read MoreCentralia Balloon Fest Moving To Fairview Park With Free Admission
The Greater Centralia Chamber of Commerce has confirmed this year’s Balloon Fest will move to Fairview Park, with the event now set for August 21st through the 23rd. Organizers say admission will be free, with parking available nearby and no vehicles allowed inside the park. The festival will still feature about 35 hot air balloons, […]
Read MoreTwo Salem Men Held Without Bond After Weekend Domestic Violence Arrests
Two men arrested in separate weekend incidents in Salem are being held without bond after a judge ruled they pose a threat to victims and the community. Twenty eight year old Joshua Scott of Centralia faces charges including felony domestic battery and threatening a public official after allegedly assaulting a family member and later making […]
Read MoreMount Vernon Township High School Announces Prom Court And Event Details
Mount Vernon Township High School has announced its 2025 to 2026 Prom Court ahead of this weekend’s big event. The prom, themed “What Happens in Vegas,” is set for Saturday inside the school gyms. Coronation doors open at 6 PM with the ceremony at 6:30, followed by the dance running from 7 to 10 PM. […]
Read MoreMount Vernon Approves Scaled Back Recreation Center Plan
Mount Vernon city leaders have approved a roughly 30 POINT 8 million dollar design for a new indoor recreation center at Lincoln Park, choosing a smaller plan to avoid raising taxes. The approved design includes a four lane swimming pool and two full size basketball courts, rejecting more expensive options that featured a six lane […]
Read MoreKaskaskia College To Dedicate Bill Hawley Court At New Gym
Kaskaskia College in Centralia is set to open its new competition gym April 25, with a special dedication honoring longtime Board Chair John W Bill Hawley. The basketball court will officially be named Bill Hawley Court, recognizing his decades of leadership and service since joining the board in 1986. The event runs from 2 to […]
Read MoreSaluki Con Returns To SIU Carbondale With Expanded Lineup
Saluki Con is returning to Southern Illinois University in Carbondale with a bigger lineup of events and celebrity guests. The convention runs this Friday through Sunday at the SIU Student Center, featuring gaming, virtual reality, E-sports, cosplay contests, and meetups throughout the weekend. Actor Henry Thomas, best known for his role in E T, will […]
Read MoreFranklin County Multiplier Set At One Point Zero For 2025 Taxes
State officials say Franklin County property assessments remain right on target heading into the next tax cycle. Illinois Department of Revenue Director David Harris announced a tentative equalization factor of one point zero, meaning assessments are in line with the required one-third market value. The figure is based on property sales from 2022 through 2024, […]
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