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Winter Weather Advisory in effect from 10 am to 6 pm on Saturday
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 6 PM CST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to two inches. * WHERE...Fayette IL, Montgomery IL, Greene IL, and Macoupin IL Counties. * WHEN...From 10 AM to 6 PM CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAIL...
15h ago
Cold Weather Advisory in effect from 9 pm Saturday to Noon Sunday
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM SATURDAY TO NOON CST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills between 15 and 20 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of south central, southwest, and west central Illinois and northeast Missouri. * WHEN...From 9 PM Saturday to noon CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold ...
16h ago

FNB Community Bank welcomes Mayoral as Branch Manager
THE FNB COMMUNITY BANK WELCOMES MAYORAL AS BRANCH MANAGER The FNB Community Bank recently announced the addition of Joe Mayoral as Branch Manager. "We're excited to welcome Joe to The FNB Community Bank as the new Branch Manager of our Downtown Branch," said Meagan Eyman, Operations Manager. "Joe's years...
19h ago

Cloudy today--Snow on the way during the day on Saturday--Bitterly Cold Temps to hit the area after that
Today's weather will be fairly mild. But, a lot will be changing for this weekend. We will see cloudy skies for today with a high of 33. Then, mostly cloudy skies for tonight with a low of 19. For Saturday, snow is likely during the day with a high of 24. New snow accumulation during the day on Saturday of around an...
Dec 12, 2025

Vandalia Statehouse to hold Candlelight Tours on Saturday evening
The Vandalia Statehouse will hold its holiday tradition of Candlelight Tours on Saturday evening. The public candlelight tours will be from 5 pm to 7 pm tomorrow evening. Visitors will be illuminated by more than 150 candles and trimmed with holiday decorations along the tour. The first 100 families to visit will rec...
Dec 12, 2025
Wreaths Across America will be at 2 Fayette Co Cemeteries on Saturday
Wreaths Across America is set to be at two Fayette County cemeteries on Saturday. The program is to lay wreaths on the headstones of military veterans. In Fayette County, they will be laying wreaths at Fairlawn Cemetery in Vandalia and at Griffith Cemetery in Brownstown. LaTisha Paslay talks a little about their prog...
Dec 12, 2025
Gov Pritzker decision looms for energy bill 'on ratepayers' backs'
Gov. J.B. Pritzker has indicated support for energy legislation awaiting his signature, but small business owners are urging him to veto it. In a letter to the governor, the National Federation of Independent Business cited expanded mandates, discrimination and subsidies to be paid by utility ratepayers. State Rep. Dag...
Dec 12, 2025
Boil Order for areas in Village of St. Peter
A Boil Order has been issued in the Village of St. Peter for 3rd and 4th Streets from Water Street to S. Walnut Street. This remains in effect until further notice.
Dec 11, 2025
Winter Weather Advisory in effect until midnight
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to two inches. * WHERE...Fayette IL, Montgomery IL, and Brown IL Counties. * WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Th...
Dec 11, 2025

FNB Community Bank welcomes Enloe as Jr. Trust Officer
THE FNB COMMUNITY BANK WELCOMES ENLOE AS JR. TRUST OFFICER The FNB Community Bank recently announced the addition of Delainey Enloe as Jr. Trust Officer. "We couldn't be happier to have Lainey on board," stated Matt Rovenstine, Trust Officer. "Her energy, kindness, and can-do attitude add much to our tea...
Dec 11, 2025






