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Two Behind Bars Following Warrant Arrest in Carmi Wednesday

CARMI – Two Carmi residents were taken to the White County Jail following a warrant arrest Wednesday in Carmi. Carmi Police say officers responded to 105 Fairview Drive at 2:50 p.m. on a report of 22-year-old James Christian Stevens and 35-year-old Heather D. Bond walking into the home. Police knew that Stevens was wanted on

State Fire Marshal Called to Investigate Mt. Vernon House Fire

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MT. VERNON – The Illinois State Fire Marshal has been called in to investigate a structure fire that happened late Tuesday night in Mt. Vernon. Mt. Vernon firefighters responded to a call from a neighbor reporting the fire around 11:30 p.m. Tuesday at 12th and Wescott. Upon their arrival, firefighters reported flames were coming from

Tennessee Man Involved in Semi Crash Wednesday on I-57 in Franklin County

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BENTON – A McMinnville, Tennessee man was involved in a semi crash on I-57 in Franklin County Wednesday afternoon. Illinois State Police say around 1:45 p.m., 66-year-old Donald Ray Beechum was driving his semi-trailer combination in the passing lane on northbound I-57 at milepost 79 when another vehicle also going north in front of Beechum

Franklin County Board Begins Work on Courthouse, Campbell Building Plans

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BENTON – The Franklin County Board met Tuesday night and got right to work on plans for the new courthouse and completing renovations to the Campbell Building. County Board member John Gulley says the board passed a resolution waiving the competition requirements of the Local Government Professionals Services Act for the specific purpose of the

Lane Reduction Begins May 1 on Northbound I-57 in Dix

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DIX – IDOT says there will be a lane closure on northbound I-57 at exit 103 in Dix starting Wednesday, May 1 and continuing through Thursday, May 2. Maintenance crews will be repairing the structure carrying I-57 over Dix-Irving Rd. The entrance ramp from Dix-Irving Road to northbound I-57 will also be closed. You are

Compassionate Caregiver Award to Be Presented at Next Month’s Jefferson County Chamber Luncheon

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MT. VERNON – United Way of South Central Illinois, in conjunction with the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce, will be announcing their 2nd Annual Compassionate Caregiver of The Year award at the chamber luncheon on May 16th. The award is co-sponsored by Crossroads Community and SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospitals. Executive Director with United Way,

Franklin County 2019 Mobile Home Tax Bills Due June 21

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BENTON – Franklin County Treasurer Steve Vercellino says 2019 mobile home tax bills are now in the mail. Vercellino says they were mailed out on Friday, April 12. Payment is due no later than Friday, June 21. Payments can be accepted in person at the Treasurer’s Office in the Franklin County Courthouse in Benton or

Ameren Reminding Residents to Be Prepared in Case of Severe Weather, Losing Power

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MT. VERNON – Spring means warmer weather, and warmer weather means strong storms could cause havoc across southern Illinois. Ameren Illinois wants residents to be prepared if severe weather cuts out your power. George Justice is the Senior Director of Operations for Ameren Illinois. He says it is important for residents to prepare a storm

Road Closure Scheduled for Illinois 37 North of Dix Later This Month

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DIX- IDOT says a road closure is planned for Illinois 37 in Jefferson County in the coming days, weather permitting. Illinois 37 between Rileyville Road and Walnut Hill Road – one-and-half-miles north of Dix – will close on Friday, April 26 at 6 p.m. so a drainage structure can be replaced. The road is expected

VA Schedules Health Care Town Hall in Carbondale

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CARBONDALE, Ill. (AP) — The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs will hold a town hall meeting in southern Illinois to familiarize the people it serves with its health care programs. The Wednesday evening event will be held on the campus of Southern Illinois University-Carbondale at the Student Recreation Center Alumni Lounge. It will run from