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Carmi Reschedules E-Recycle Event for May 30

CARMI – The City of Carmi has rescheduled its electronics recycling event for Carmi and White County residents. It will now be held on Saturday, May 30, 2020 from 9 a.m. to noon at 520 North 3rd Street in Carmi. It was scheduled for this Saturday, but had to be moved due to the COVID-19

Second Case of Coronavirus Reported in Jackson County

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MURPHYSBORO – The Jackson County Health Department was notified Thursday evening of a Jackson County resident who tested positive for coronavirus. The individual, a male in his late teens, is doing fair and is at home on isolation. This is the second laboratory confirmed positive of COVID-19 in Jackson County. This individual is thought to

Shawnee National Forest Closes Recreation Sites

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HARRISBURG – All developed campgrounds and restrooms managed by the Shawnee National Forest have been closed indefinitely for the health and safety of visitors and staff. This includes: Mississippi Bluffs Ranger District – Johnson Creek Campground, Jackson County – Pine Hills Campground, Union County Hidden Springs Ranger District – Camp Cadiz Campground, Hardin County – Pharaoh Campground

Shawnee National Forest Offer Virtual Services

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HARRISBURG – The Shawnee National Forest is closing offices and implementing virtual services to protect the health and safety of employees and members of the public during the COVID-19 outbreak in accordance with guidance from federal and state authorities.  Customers needing information, permits and maps are encouraged to call 618-253-7114 or 1-800-My-Woods during regular business hours

Social Distancing Forces Hamilton County Health Department to Limit Hours, Services

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MCLEANSBORO – The Hamilton County Health Department announced Tuesday that due to CDC recommendations for social distancing, the health department will have limited hours and services. They will not be accepting any walk-ins at this time. Officials says in order to protect their clients, staff and community, they will be offering WIC, Family Case

SSM Health in Southern Illinois Suspends Patient Visits at St. Mary’s and Good Samaritan Hospitals

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MT. VERNON – SSM Health announced Monday that for the safety of their patients, employees, doctors and the community, officials are temporarily suspending visitors throughout its care sites. Until further notice, no visitors will be allowed in any of SSM Health’s care sites except in certain specific circumstances. These proactive steps ensure the continued safety of

Hamilton Memorial Hospital Restricting All Visitors Due to COVID-19 Pandemic

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MCLEANSBORO – Hamilton Memorial Hospital Friday began restricting all visitors to the facility. In order to provide the safest possible environment for our patients and staff, no outside visitors will be allowed into the hospital, including the in-patient unit and transitional care rehabilitation patients. Exceptions will be made for one adult accompanying pediatric patient and

Severe Storms Thursday Cause Damage in Hamilton, Perry Counties

20MarchBarry

DAHLGREN/SUNFIELD – Severe storms Thursday afternoon did some damage in Hamilton County. According to Hamilton County EMA Director Nathan Taylor, several homes received minor damage. Some roofs were partially damaged. Several trees and power lines were also down. One camper attached to a truck was blown over. No injuries were reported. In Perry County, several

SSM Health Opens First COVID-19 Testing Sites

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CENTRALIA/MT. VERNON – SSM Health in Southern Illinois has opened its first COVID-19 testing sites, which will test people who are showing symptoms of the virus. To be tested, patients must first complete a free online evaluation at www.ssmhealth.com/covid19. If they meet the criteria set by the Centers for Disease Control, they will then be

McLeansboro City Council to Hold Special Meeting Friday

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MCLEANSBORO – The McLeansboro City Council will hold a special meeting Friday at 4:15 p.m. at the Laborers Local 1197 Hall, located at 109 W. Market St. According to McLeansboro City Clerk Fred Vallowe, the meeting is being moved from City Hall to the Laborers Hall due to COVID-19 concerns. Vallowe says before the meeting