The following is a list of closings and cancellations for church services on Sunday, January 20, 2019. If your church is on this list, then worship services have been canceled. Last updated: 8:21 am on January 20, 2019 Antioch Christian Church, Texico Bethel Baptist Church, Mt. Vernon Boyd Christian Church Calvary Church, Mt. Vernon Casey…
Local News
Meteorologist expects 4-to-9 inches of snow for most of Illinois this weekend
ILLINOIS (RFD) — This weekend’s snowfall totals won’t be as heavy as last weekend’s. That’s the prediction from Freeze-Notis meteorologist Dan Hicks. This system will also feature a pool of cold air coming in from behind, something that didn’t happen with last weekend’s weather pattern. Parts of the state can expect sub-zero temps Sunday morning.
Jefferson County Sheriff Warning Public About Fentanyl Exposure After EMT Incident Thursday
JEFFERSON COUNTY — After an EMT fell ill while transporting an overdose victim Thursday afternoon, Jefferson County Sheriff Jeff Bullard is warning the public about the dangers of fentanyl. The DEA reports that fentanyl is 80 to 100 times more potent than morphine. It is often added to or disguised as heroin and often results…
Community Events
Alzheimer’s/Dementia Lunch & Learn- Centralia
Liberty Village of Centralia: Garden Court Alzheimer’s/Dementia Care will host “Lunch & Learn” on the last Tuesday of each month at 2 pm in the Centralia Estates Dining Room. This group provides a safe & supportive environment to share thoughts, feelings, experiences, and challenges of families affected by Alzheimer’s Disease and other Dementia related conditions.…
Diabetes Support Group- Centralia
Centralia Manor is proud to be host to the Diabetes Support Group: Learning to Live With Diabetes; the last Wednesday of every month at 2pm in the Centralia Manor Dining Room. Whether you are newly diagnosed or a long time diabetic, this support group may help you in your diabetes management. Family members and caregivers are…
Jefferson County and Mt. Vernon Bicentennial (1819-2019) Photo Contest
Jefferson County and Mt. Vernon Bicentennial (1819-2019) Photo Contest Theme: “Celebrating the History and Beauty of our Community” 1. Who is eligible to enter the contest: Professionals and Amateurs of all ages. Participants do not have to be from Jefferson County. Members of the JCHS Bicentennial Committee are not eligible to enter. There is no…