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McLeansboro Police Report – Monday, July 27

MCLEANSBORO – A McLeansboro man wanted on an active Hamilton County warrant for violating probation is facing new charges after a McLeansboro Police officer saw him walking at the intersection of Randolph and Locust streets around 8:20 Sunday night. According to McLeansboro Police Chief Nathan Taylor, the officer made contact with 46-year-old Patrick Bishop and

IDPH Monday Announced 1,231 New Confirmed COVID-19 Cases in Illinois

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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Monday announced 1,231 new confirmed cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 18 additional confirmed deaths. Currently, IDPH is reporting a total of 172,655 cases, including 7,416 deaths, in 102 counties in Illinois. Within the past 24 hours, laboratories have reported 30,567 specimens for a

Mt. Vernon Post Office Construction on Track For Planned Mid-September Opening

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MT. VERNON – The new Mt. Vernon Post Office is approaching completion as mostly indoor work remains on the new building at the corner of 10th and Jordan in downtown Mt. Vernon. Once the post office is moved, the redevelopment project at the former Park Plaza can begin. Mt. Vernon Assistant City Manager Nathan McKenna

Fire Destroys Home near Mt. Vernon Outland Airport Saturday

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MT. VERNON – Multiple fire departments responded Saturday morning to a fire that destroyed a home on East Fairfield Road near the Mt. Vernon Outland Airport. According to the Jefferson Fire Protection District, no one was at home at the time of the fire and there were no injuries. The fire in the two-story home

Truck Driver Injured in Friday Morning Crash in White County

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CARMI – A Geff man was injured in a one-vehicle crash in White County Friday morning. According to Illinois State Police, 26-year-old Remington C. Harrison was going west on Illinois 141 at Noel Road when for an unknown reason, he lost control of his 1998 Mack truck and left the roadway to the right. His

IDPH Sunday Announced 1,541 New Confirmed Positive COVID-19 Cases in Illinois

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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Sunday announced 1,541 new confirmed cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including one additional confirmed death. Currently, IDPH is reporting a total of 171,424 cases, including 7,398 deaths, in 102 counties in Illinois. The age of cases ranges from younger than one to older than

Area School Districts Releasing ‘Return to School’ Plans to Deal with Coronavirus

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SOUTHERN ILLINOIS – As the coronavirus pandemic continues to affect our lives every day, school districts across southern Illinois have been releasing their return to school plans in order to let students and parents know what to expect when school starts back up in the coming weeks. The Marion Unit 2 School District Friday released

Carmi Resident Reports Scam to White County Sheriff’s Office

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CARMI – The White County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a scam that was reported by a Carmi resident Wednesday. According to a press release from the sheriff’s office, an officer took some information from Jason Lamp of Carmi regarding a suspicious package he received in the mail containing a check for almost $3,000 and a

Construction Work Has Started on Shawneetown Bridge

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SHAWNEETOWN – Construction has begun on the Shawneetown Bridge that will require lane closures. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet announced Thursday that a contractor will be updating the pier markings on the bridge. Lane closures will be in place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. while this work is performed. The work should be completed in

Harrisburg Schools Have Plan Ready, But Awaiting More Guidance From State on Re-Opening Schools

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HARRISBURG – The Harrisburg School District is preparing for whatever is thrown at them when it comes to bringing kids back to school this fall. The school board took no action on the district’s re-opening plan at their meeting Tuesday as they wait for more guidance from the Illinois Department of Public Health and Illinois