2010 DuQuoin State Fair
This year’s DuQuoin State Fair is LOADED with country goodness! It all kicks off with the sultry Lee Ann Womack on Friday August 28. On Saturday the 29th, it’s a trio of country legends: Ray Price (“For The Good Times”), B.J. Thomas (“Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head”, “Hooked On a Feeling”) and Billy Joe Royal (“Down In The Boondocks”,... [Read more]
News 9/2/10
The City of Mount Vernon Public Utilities Department has issued a boil water notice for the 1000 block of Wilshire and 1102 Wilshire. This may be in effect throughout the weekend, so keep it here on Friday to find out if it gets lifted. Today is Vendor Appreciation Day at the DuQuoin State Fair. The main event at the Grandstand tonight is Styx. There is free entertainment in the Combined Veterans... [Read more]
Obituaries 9/2/10
Mary Lou Greer, 61, of Carterville, Illinois, formerly of Nason, Illinois died Tuesday, August 31, 2010 at Carbondale Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be at 12 Noon on Friday, September 3, 2010 at Gholson Funeral Home in Dahlgren with Reverend Gene Auxier officiating. Burial will be at Opdyke Cemetery in Opdyke. Visitation for Mary Lou Greer will be from 11 AM until the service time of 12 Noon... [Read more]
Sports 9/2/10
The Saint Louis Cardinals were swept by the Houston Astros yesterday, losing 5 to 2. The Redbirds had a 2 to nothing lead, but the Astros got to starter Jeff Suppan in the 5th inning with a 3 run homer. The Cards need the day off to regroup as they host the division leading Cincinnati Reds this weekend, a series they need to sweep to get back into playoff contention. Struggling as they are, the... [Read more]
News 9/1/10
Today is Senior Day at the DuQuoin State Fair. There is a Senior Prom at the Southern Illinois Center at Noon. The main event at the Grandstand tonight is Dierks Bentley with the Greencards. There is free entertainment in the Combined Veterans Beer Tent and at the Free Entertainment Stage this evening. There are other areas to visit throughout the fairgrounds and the midway rides are some of... [Read more]
Obituaries 9/1/10
Mary Lou Lemmons, 63, of McLeansboro, Illinois died Monday, August 30, 2010 at her home in McLeansboro. A memorial service will be held at 1 PM on Thursday, September 2, 2010 at Gholson Funeral Home in McLeansboro with Reverend Gerald Andy May officiating. Burial will be in Florine Cemetery near Rosiclare. Visitation for Mary Lou Lemmons will be from 11 AM until the service time of 1 PM on Thursday,... [Read more]
