Fayette County News

'> SAFE holding purse fundraiser SAFE is holding a purse fundraiser in conjunction with this year's Olde Tyme Christmas in downtown Vandalia, and it's looking for participation by area residents.

City joins Fayette Water, OKs Relay for Life move to parks The city of Vandalia has decided to become a member of the Fayette Water Co., in order to use the rural water company's product for its needs at the ...

City committee backs off on parking plan A committee charged with the task of dealing with boulevard parking in Vandalia still wants to see problems related to that issue resolved.

Meth maker gets 16 years in prison Two months after his wife accepted a lengthy prison term for being involved in the manufacture of methamphetamine, a rural Beecher City man was also given a double-digit ...

Two killed in Saturday wreck Two people died from injuries sustained in a two-vehicle accident south of Vandalia on Saturday afternoon.

At the general election about a month from now, Fayette County residents will be asked for the third time to approve a telephone surcharge to fund emergency phone service.

The event begins at 8:30 a.m. at the Farm Bureau office on Sunset Drive, with local farmers, bank personnel and representatives of local agri-businesses canvassing the county.

UPDATE-'Portrait of a Solider' on display at KC A riveting memorial for Illinois' fallen soldiers reached Vandalia on Monday.

KC Vandalia Campus hosts fallen soldier exhibit Jarrod Snow, a student at Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville who is serving an internship with the office of Illinois Lt.

Macon County Democratic Central Committee Chairman Jim Underwood is the new deputy director of construction for the Illinois Capital Development Board.

Area Community Calendar lineup for the 2008-2009 Guest Artists & Speakers Series.'> A Country Legend, Irish Christmas and Chinese Acrobats Highlight Kaskaskia College 2008/2009 Season of Entertainment Kaskaskia ...

The Luster family made its way into the wilderness that was Fayette County before statehood.

Entry is through the north door of the church. '> Area Community Calendar Friday, August 15 aoe" The Tools for School distribution continues from 9 a.m.-7 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church at 1221 W. Fillmore ...

Just when you think that things can't get any worse in our state capital... The Illinois Historic Preservation Agency, responding to budget cuts implemented by Gov.

Brad Williams chosen for St. Elmo award for his contributions to St.Elmo A St. Elmo resident who has worked at keeping the Fayette County Courthouse clean for more than two decades was recognized on Monday for ...

Helen Luster, of the Pinhook community, and I have corresponded for several years now.

Vandalia man gets 12 years for meth offenses A Vandalia man has been sentenced to more than 12 years in prison in federal court on methamphetamine charges.

Vandalia man gets 12 years for meth offenses A Vandalia man has been sentenced to more than 12 years in prison in federal court on methamphetamine charges.

Discover Fayette County in this week's issue Our annual section to showcases Fayette County individuals, organizations and businesses is included in this week's issue of The Leader-Union. Brushing up First ...

Goggin leaning toward write-in candidacy For the second time in five months, a Fayette County electoral board has ruled that Greenville attorney Dan Goggin cannot appear on the November ballot as a Republican ...