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Mt. Vernon City Council Approves Design Work for Davidson-Potomac Connector Road

MT. VERNON – The Mt. Vernon City Council approved the lowest bid for design work for a new connector road between Davidson Avenue and Potomac Boulevard at Monday’s meeting. The lowest bid, submitted by Rhutasel and Associates of Salem, will cost $48,000 for the engineering work for the new road on Mt. Vernon’s west side.

Sesser Awarded Grant for Sidewalk Improvements

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SESSER – Sesser city officials announced Friday that Sesser has been awarded a $74,000 Downtown Rehabilitation Grant for sidewalk improvements including changes to meet ADA guidelines, replacement of concrete, steps, handrails and much more. According to a post on the City of Sesser’s Facebook page, the grant will be used for improvements on the south

Crossville Police Make Warrant Arrest Friday Night

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CROSSVILLE – A Charleston, Illinois woman wanted on warrants was arrested by Crossville Police Friday night. According to a Crossville Police Department police report, an officer pulled into the driveway at 406 W. Main St. and saw 19-year-old Shaunna M. Buckman get out of a vehicle and walk in the side door of a home.

West Frankfort Man Injured in Friday Afternoon Crash in Franklin County

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WEST FRANKFORT – Two men were involved a crash involving a car and a semi Friday afternoon in Franklin County. Illinois State Police say around 12:20, 58-year-old Dennis Uhls of West Frankfort was driving his car east on Illinois 149 just west of Sandberg Road when he crossed the center line of the roadway and

Benton City Council Approves Trash Rate Increase

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BENTON – Benton residents who receive Republic Services trash pick-up through the Benton Water Department will see an increase in their trash rates starting with their October water bill. The Benton City Council recently approved the increase, which will be $1.50 more a month. Regular service will be $14.62 a month. Seniors will pay $14.14

Hamilton County Board to Meet Tuesday Night

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MCLEANSBORO – The Hamilton County Board’s monthly meeting takes place Tuesday night at 6 at the courthouse in McLeansboro. The board is expected to act on the Clearwave and Illinois Century Network agreement. The board will also hear from Sheriff Tracy Lakin as he will review the sheriff’s report and discuss with the board applications

SIU Carbondale to Launch Search for New Chancellor

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CARBONDALE, Ill. (AP) — Southern Illinois University at Carbondale is launching a search for a new chancellor. The Southern Illinoisan reports the search is being conducted at the same time that the Board of Trustees is searching for a new president of the SIU system. The board hopes to complete the presidential search by the

State Grant Funds $900K Solar Project at SIU

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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency has awarded Southern Illinois University at Carbondale a $900,000 grant to develop a solar energy and storage project. EPA Director John Kim announced the grant Thursday. The development will generate more than 150 kilowatts of solar energy and have capacity to store 310 kilowatts. It will

Asphalt Work Begins Next Week on Section of South 15th in Mt. Vernon

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MT. VERNON – The city of Mt. Vernon Public Works Department will start installing new asphalt on South 15th Street between Conger and Logan next week. Weather permitting, the work will begin Wednesday and extend into Thursday. This section of South 15th Street will be closed to all traffic between 7 a.m. until 7 p.m.

IDOT to Reduce Northbound I-57 Just South of Mt. Vernon to One Lane for Construction

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MT. VERNON – IDOT has announced an upcoming lane reduction that will affect those traveling northbound on Interstate 57 just south of Mt. Vernon. Starting Monday, weather permitting, northbound I-57 will be reduced to one lane near milepost 91 to facilitate bridge repair work. The work is expected to last six weeks. Motorists should slow