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Shawnee National Forest Closes Recreation Sites

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

Jefferson County Investigating Shots Fired During Road Rage Incident

25Marchadmin

MT. VERNON – Jefferson County Sheriff’s detectives are investigating a possible road rage incident Monday night on Route 37 that reportedly included shots being fired. According to Sheriff Jeff Bullard, a 32-year-old Mt. Vernon man called 911 just before 8 p.m. Monday and reported that on his way home on Route 37 near Game Farm

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

25MarchBarry

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

Mt. Vernon Police Arrest Three for Burglary at Mitchell Museum Home

24Marchadmin

MT. VERNON – Mt. Vernon Police arrested three people late Sunday night in connection with a burglary at the Mitchell Museum. According to Mt. Vernon Police, around 9:30 Sunday night, dispatch received a report of a burglary in progress to a residence on the grounds of the Mitchell Museum. An employee of the Museum saw three

Jefferson County Health Administrator Urges Caution, Isolation as COVID-19 Cases Increase Nationwide

24Marchadmin

MT. VERNON – As of Monday, there were no confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Jefferson County. That’s the good news for county residents, but a health department official says the area isn’t out of the woods. Jefferson County Health Department Administrator Amy Harrison says residents should be following the orders of government officials. Harrison says

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

24MarchBarry

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

Republic Services Announces Changes in Residential Trash Service

23Marchadmin

SOUTHERN ILLINOIS – Effective immediately, there will be some changes in the residential trash services due to the public health emergency caused by the COVID-19 outbreak. All trash must be bagged and placed in a Republic cart. Republic will not service any trash outside of the container as we are trying to limit exposure to

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

Frankfort CUSD #168 Updates ‘Meals on the Bus’ and Instructional Supports for Students

23Marchadmin

WEST FRANKFORT – As the Governor has announced that school food distribution and sharing of instructional materials are essential services at this time, Frankfort Community Unit School District #168 has two updates to share. First, the “Meals on the Bus” Food Distribution program is continuing Monday through Friday while its schools are closed due to