Fairmont City News

Madison County, IL - Two Texas residents were arrested earlier this week in separate incidents following traffic stops in the Metro East, resulting in the seizure of over 61 pounds of marijuana and $7,800 cash.

State Rep. Scott Penny doesn't have to worry about some of the things that often weigh on legislators' minds, like raising campaign money, courting voters or pleasing interest groups.

On any given Saturday, you might walk through the former American Legion and find a cooking demonstration in the coffee bar, a group of small children clustered around a puppet show in the children's library and a group of adults learning English in the community room.

The Saint Louis Auto Show offers a chance to view hundreds of new vehicles this weekend.