Donald 'Steve' Genn, 79, of rural Alma, died at 4:54 p.m., Monday, February 9, 2026 at his home. According to Steve's wishes there will be no services. Memorials may be given to the donor's choice. Gieseking Funeral Home, Altamont is assisting the family with arrangements. Donald Steven Genn was born on Tuesday, Februa...

Torney R. Carter, 81, of Vandalia, IL, passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO. A Private Graveside Service and Interment will be held at Liberty Cemetery, Bingham with Myron Kirk officiating. Military Rites will be accorded at the graveside by Crawford-Hale American Legio...

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Podcast #36---"Talking about Vandalia" with Mayor Doug Knebel

BSE got off to a bit of a slow start but quickly got things moving and pulled away from Windsor/Stew-Stras for a 59-30 win that gave them the National...

Ramsey-Mulberry Grove girls picked up another win on their home floor on Wednesday night, beating Bunker Hill 65-50 as they closed out the home portio...

Kaskaskia College went 2-2 over the weekend with dual doubleheaders at Holmes Community College in Goodman, Mississippi. Sophomore Dillan Elam earned ...

Altamont grad Nathan Stuemke is off to a good start to the 2026 season for the Lake Land College Lakers baseball team. LLC is 4-4 over its first eight...

We will see cloudy skies but mild conditions today. We are looking at mostly cloudy skies for today with a high of 50. Then, mostly cloudy skies with a low of 30 for tonight. Meanwhile our chances of rain are increasing for the weekend. we have a chance of rain in the afternoon on Saturday, then rain is likely on Sat...