Jan 1, 2012 | Belleville News Democrat
Report: 3 bodies found at site of house fire
GOLCONDA, Ill. -- Authorities in Pope County in Southern Illinois responding to a house fire discovered the bodies of three people.
Weather Almanac For December 5th
Most of the precipitation was snow, except in the counties near the Ohio River where it was freezing rain.
51st Annual Pope County Deer Fest
The 51st annual Pope County Deer Festival is underway. The three-day event includes live music, contests, and lots of barbecue.
The Paducah Sun Online Edition
She is survived by five children, Steve Sisco of Paducah, Barbara Chittenden of Smithland, Ky., and Janet Swinford, Bobby Sisco and Karen Slimp, all of Golconda; 12 grandchildren; two stepgrandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; four stepgreat-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and three siblings.
IDOT announces lane closures over holiday weekend
"With heavy traffic expected as usual during the holiday weekend, IDOT is providing a list of closures in advance to help motorists plan their trips," said Acting Transportation Secretary Ann Schneider.