Golconda News

Thumbs down ? to the never-ending price hike for a gallon of gas. Just the sight of a gasoline price sign at the service station is enough to cause heart palpitations; who wants to pay more than four bucks for ...

Golconda, Ill. Just inside the front entrance of Pope County High School, two wooden brochure racks stand side by side.

From high-tech to low tech, from river to river, Southern Illinois offers a world of attractions and adventures for children.

Larry and Maureen King, of Golconda, Ill., announce the engagement of their daughter, Hillary King, of Golconda, to Christopher Simmons, of Sedalia. via Sedalia Democrat

Southern Illinois' local public radio offers a chance for listeners to donate to the stations while giving another a treat. via Southern Illinoisan

“It's just something you've got to do.”

One of the prettiest drives in Southern Illinois follows the route of Illinois 146 between the Ohio and Mississippi rivers. via Southern Illinoisan

“The Web site shows people what Mesker components look like and how to determine if they have one of these historic structures in their community”

The Illinois Historic Preservation Agency is offering a chance for residents to play history detective and locate more of the state's "Meskers" - distinctive ornamental iron facades or storefront components. via Southern Illinoisan

A group of students in Galconda are seeing their efforts pay off in a state wide holiday. via Magic 95.1

“How many partial birth abortions were actually performed here in America last year? I've heard few.”

A different kind of torture To the Editor: This is an open letter to Sen. Dick Durbin: On a television newscast, you recently voiced your opposition to the nomination of Mike Mukasey for the office of Attorney ... via Southern Illinoisan

“Comprehensive plan for the purpose of restoring, preserving, and protecting the

Kaskaskia River Basin;”

U.S. Rep. John Shimkus, R-Collinsville, today intends to vote to override President Bush's veto of the Water Resources Development Act.

'This legislation contains authorization for many projects important to our state's economy, to our river system, and to conservation efforts along these waterways,' Shimkus said. 'I am disappointed that the President vetoed this bill and unfortunately am forced to vote to override his veto.'

Bush vetoed the $23 billion bill on Friday because he said it is too expensive. Read more

“As firefighters, it's just the nature of our job that we help others in their time of need, and this was an opportunity to help our brother firefighters in southern Illinois”

' Shortly after a devastating fire destroyed a Rural Pope County Fire Protection District fire station in late July, the Office of the State Fire Marshal sent out a call for donations of fire equipment that ... via Illinois Government News Network

Associated Press - October 10, 2007 8:44 AM ET GOLCONDA, Ill. - Services are pending for a 13-year-old boy killed when he hit the side of an ambulance in the tiny southeast Illinois river town of Golconda. via WAND-TV Decatur

“First of all you go into shock that all this isn't happening. Then you switch into a different mode, to what do I need to do to help the students”

Teen Killed by Ambulance By: Arnold Wyrick GOLCONDA, Ill. - The flags outside the Pope County Junior High School hung at half-staff on Tuesday morning. via KFVS12

“They worked hard. They did everything they could”

A 13-year-old Golconda boy died Monday as a result of injuries suffered when the bicycle he was riding collided with an ambulance. via Southern Illinoisan

Property Info Description: Golconda Illinois is where this home is located just 5 blocks from the best fishing in Southern Illinois and the scenic byway along the Ohio River. via HomeSaleWizard.com

A wide range of opportunity awaits with Lifelong Learning classes on campus this fall at Rend Lake College. via Benton Evening News