Athens News

Gary Johnston of Central States Fireworks Inc. in Athens, Ill., shows his son the ropes - or tubes, as the case may be - as they help set up Thursday for Alton's annual fireworks display, which will be launched Friday night from the Lincoln-Shields Recreation Area in West Alton, Mo.

Sharon Carden chewed her lip as she mulled over the $200 offer she received for her husband's old guitar Tuesday.

The Mississippi Fireworks Festival returns July 3 after skipping last year because of extensive flooding in the area.

Where is this tattoo / piercing? How long have you had it? 7 months How many tats do you have? 2 How many piercings do you have? 1 What's the story behind this tattoo / piercing? When my grandfather passed away I wanted to get something in honor of him and I also wanted to get my son's name Submitted by Cat from New Athens, IL on 02.17.09 Iron Age ...

Start digging through the attic, garage, jewelry box and closets. The Treasure Hunters Roadshow is visiting Naperville and wants your antiques and collectibles.

Remember those herringbone gold necklaces that were popular back in the 1980s? Chances are, you probably have one or more taking up space in a closet or drawer.

Two people who sought care at Springfield hospitals in recent days are being tested for swine flu, Sangamon County's health director said Wednesday.

Calvin Huckle is bent over in his swivel office chair like he's going to vomit. His e-mail message, recited back to him in his living room in New Athens, Illinois, has him choking with laughter.

They only come once a year and this year they've arrived in abundance -- morel mushrooms.

First arrested in October, 2008 ,an accused New Athens 33 year old mother of four pled guilty today to child pornography and criminal sexual activity, a press release from the Fairview Heights, IL FBI says -- A. Courtney Cox, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois, announced today that on April 16, 2009, Louise Helen Masulla , ...

A 33-year-old New Athens, Illinois woman pleaded guilty Thursday to having sexual encounters with minors and other child porn related charges, according to U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois A. Courtney Cox.

Toni and Edward Grider were fast asleep inside their home on Riech Lane near Cantrall on Wednesday night, when an 8-year-old neighbor girl noticed smoke billowing from the back of the house.

Bradley, Rena Mae, 91, of Athens; 11 a.m. at the Jackson-McWhorter Funeral Home Chapel, interment in Evergreen Memorial Park; Jackson-McWhorter Funeral Home, Athens, has charge of arrangements.

Local bike trails could be in for some economic stimulus, too. Four of the largest road projects recommended by a local transportation panel on Thursday for money from a federal economic-recovery program ...

The Athens and Fancy Prairie volunteer Emergency Medical Services teams for years have relied on donations and fundraisers to cover their operating expenses.

Michael Blankenship's lathe spins at 1,500 rotations per minute as he gently puts his shaping tool to a wooden bowl he is making.

A 58-year-old Athens man was killed Monday afternoon in a farming accident in southern Menard County.

Greg Petrowich, the executive director and CEO at public broadcasting station KUAC, is departing for a similar job near his Illinois hometown.

Embattled Sen. Roland Burris is cancelling his Thursday schedule, where he was to have met with Rockford area civic, elected and religious leaders as Sen.

St. Clair County sheriff's deputies have been busy arresting suspected drunk drivers, including one man they said ran a stop sign, smashed into three parked cars, rammed their squad car and then fought them.