A local community leader, former Mt. Vernon City Councilman, and all around good guy could use your well wishes! 97-year-old John Howard has had some recent health related issues and is currently at Good Sam Hospital but will be moving to the Inpatient Rehab, tomorrow. We are hoping to lift his spirits with a flood of Get Well Cards. You can mail them to John at: 1 Good Samaritan Way Room 3112 Attn: John Howard Inpatient Rehab Mt. Vernon, Illinois…

Mon, Feb 10: Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, 19479 N IL Hwy 37, Mt.Vernon, 1:00 – 5:00 pm Tue, Feb 11: The Rock Church, 515 Airport Road, Centralia, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Thu, Feb 13: Franklin Park Middle School, 1325 North Franklin, Salem, 2:00 – 6:00 pm Thu, Feb 13: Flora Church of the Nazarene, Rte 50 and Parsons Lane, 12:00 – 5:00 pm Fri, Feb 14: Kinmundy Community Center, 104 W 3rd St, 12:00 – 5:00 pm Mon, Feb…

The St. Peter Lutheran Church in St. Peter IL will have its annual Sausage supper on February 16 beginning at 5 pm. Carryouts will be available. Women of the LWML will also have a country store.   605 E 3rd St, St Peter, IL 62880

Dr. Andy Hall preschool will host a free screening clinic for children from birth to five years old. The screenings will take place on Friday, February 21st, 2025. The clinic includes checks of infant and toddler language development, motor coordination, and social skills. Preschool-aged children are also screened for pre-academic skills, vision, and hearing. Screening appointments can be made by calling Dr. Andy Hall Preschool at 244-8087.