Clayton News

It might not seem all that long ago for those who watched the Chicago Bears go 17-1 and know all the lyrics to "We Are the World," but 1985 is the benchmark year for Scoopin' Genesee 2009 -- any vehicle from that model year or older can join the annual downtown cruise.

An early morning fire destroyed a church in downtown Clayton Tuesday morning. Around 1.30A Tuesday A morning the Clayton and fire department was called to a fire at the Clayton Disciples of Christ Christian ChurchA at 201 East Maine.

In this eccentric, slyly romantic debut novel, Oakland magazine journalist and screenwriter Charlie Haas sends his narrator-protagonist on a curious quest.

Al Hicks recently pumped up his barbecue repertoire. He opened Hicks Bar-B-Que Company, a dine-in, drive-through, carryout restaurant at 609 S. Illinois St.

Friday, May 15, 2009 at 12:12 p.m. The Quincy Police Department says they've made an arrest on a case of theft from a local insurance agency.

Blood, Sweat & Tears was one of the hottest bands around in 1969. Its self-named album sold 4 1/2 million copies and won Album of the Year at the Grammy Awards, beating competition that included The Beatles' ...

The arrest of Gov. Rod Blagojevich on federal corruption charges sparked more letters to the editor than any other topic during December.

A car burglary was reported Thursday. The victim said electronic equipment was stolen Tuesday in a parking lot on North Point Drive from an unlocked vehicle.