OSF HealthCare Saint Anthony’s Health Center is being recognized by the American Heart Association for its ongoing dedication to providing outstanding cardiovascular and stroke care through the Get With The Guidelines® program. The recognition highlights the medical center’s sustained excellence, with two or more consecutive years of meeting rigorous national benchmarks for quality and patient…

The Village of Kampsville will host their Summer Celebration July 18. The fun begins at 5 p.m. with the parade, followed by flag raising and the Baby Kampsville, Toddler Kampsville, Little Mr. and Little Miss pageants followed by “Fun & Games for all Ages.” There will be lots of delicious food available throughout the evening…

By BETH ZUMWALT A fire at a hog confinement building east of Nebo was discovered on fire Sunday, July 12 around 6 a.m. The smallest of three buildings was totally engulfed when workers arrived. The buildings were owned by Pike Pigs.

By Carmen Ensinger They say not to count your chickens before they hatch, but in the case of the Carrollton Square Project, those eggs are going to be petrified before the chickens have the opportunity to peck their way out.

Understanding who does what within state and local government can sometimes be confusing. With information coming from many different sources, it can be difficult to determine what is accurate. To provide clarity, Extension will take a closer look each month at topics based on common questions and concerns from community members. The goal is to…