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Withers Broadcasting/Dana Communications and Illinois Broadcasters Unite against Hunger

ILLINOIS — Withers Broadcasting/Dana Communications and fellow broadcasters in Illinois are uniting to help the many residents who are struggling to keep food on their tables. Radio and television stations throughout Illinois are uniting in a statewide fundraising drive to combat hunger and food bank shortages in the wake of the COVID-19 Pandemic. Illinois broadcasters,

E-Learning Will Continue in Harrisburg School District

27Marchadmin

HARRISBURG – The Harrisburg School District will continue e-learning as the state-wide school closures continue. In an update from the district, officials say the e-learning program is continuing with materials sent out at the beginning of the closure. They ask students to continue to look for updates from their teachers on their coursework. Those without

Carmi Reschedules E-Recycle Event for May 30

27MarchBarry

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

Jefferson County Reports First Case of Coronavirus

27Marchadmin

MT. VERNON – The Jefferson County Health Department was notified late Thursday of a positive case of COVID-19 within Jefferson County. The patient is a male in his 50’s from Texas who was traveling through Jefferson County and became ill enough to be hospitalized. He is in isolation at a local hospital with all appropriate

Second Case of Coronavirus Reported in Jackson County

27MarchBarry

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

Carmi Light and Water Office Closed to Public Entry

26Marchadmin

CARMI – The City of Carmi Light and Water Office will be closed to public entry until further notice due to COVID-19 concerns. At the time of writing this press release, the City of Carmi is not aware of any COVID-19 cases in White County, Illinois. Those wishing to pay their bill may do so

SSM Health in Southern Illinois Establishes a Guide for Community Donations

26Marchadmin

MT. VERNON – “When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, ‘Look for the helpers. You will always find people helping.’” – Mister Rogers We are so thankful to live in an area that is working together to assist all of those in

Deadline for Gift Cards to Complete Your Mt. Vernon Census Extended

26Marchadmin

MT. VERNON – The Mt. Vernon City Clerk’s office is reporting that residents are mailing in their confirmation page from completing the 2020 census online in compliance with the original July 31 deadline so they receive their $10 visa gift card. However, this is not the case and is unnecessary. The US Census Bureau was

Mt. Vernon Mayor Says ‘We’ll Get Through This Together’

26Marchadmin

MT. VERNON – The COVID-19 pandemic has sent citizens of this entire world and their daily lives into a whirlwind of changes. Through quarantines, stay-at-home orders and a mountain of closures; most everyone’s life has been affected whether they’ve contracted the virus or not. Mt. Vernon Mayor John Lewis says when it comes to the

Franklin County Reports First Case of Coronavirus

26Marchadmin

BENTON – Franklin-Williamson Bi-County Health Department has been notified that a Franklin County resident tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19). The individual, a woman in her 50’s, is recovering and is at home on isolation. This is the first laboratory confirmed positive of COVID-19 in Franklin County. The individual is thought to have been exposed to the