Centralia Big Lots to close
CENTRALIA -- The discount chain Big Lots is set to close nearly 300 stores nationwide, with one in Central Illinois location currently on the list.

The listing for the Centralia location on the company website displayed a banner that read "Closing This
https://www.heartlandnewsfeed.com/2024/08/04/centralia-big-lots-to-close/
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Marion Co. Farm Bureau Foundation offering teacher grants
SALEM -- The Marion County Farm Bureau Foundation is once again offering grants to Marion County ag teachers.

The grants, up to $350 per teacher, will help cover ag activities in the classroom for the 2024-25 academic year. They ca
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Fricke arrested on charges of child porn possession
CHESTER -- Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 7 announces the arrest of 33-year-old Brian Fricke of Chester for 12 counts of possession of child pornography involving children under the age of 13, which is a Class 2 felony.

On February 15, 2024, ISP agent
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Volunteers needed for Carlyle Lake projects
CARLYLE -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Carlyle Lake is seeking volunteers to assist with the annual spring Christmas tree recycling/fish habitat improvement project being held on Saturday, Mar. 16. The event will take place at the Keyesport Boat Ramp, starting at 8:00 a.m.

U.S. Army Corps of Engi
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Mt. Vernon restaurant to close March 31
MT. VERNON — A Mt. Vernon restaurant will permanently close its doors at the end of the month after more than a dozen years of serving the community.

According to their Facebook page, Agave Mexican Restaurant, at 300 South 44th Street will officially close its doors on Sunday, March 31, and will serve its last
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Mt. Vernon man detained in reckless homicide case
MT. VERNON -- A 45-year-old Mt. Vernon man charged with reckless homicide was ordered detained in the Jefferson County Jail after the court found he is likely a threat to the community.

Robert A. Lewis is accused of striking 62-year-old Thomas Taylor with his pickup truck Tuesday following a
https://www.heartlandnewsfeed.com/2024/03/09/mt-vernon-man-detained-in-reckless-homicide-case/
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