Marion To Mark Anniversary of Deadly 1982 Tornado
The City of Marion is holding a ceremony today to honor the victims of the devastating tornado that struck the community in 1982. The event was planned to take place at 3 p.m. at the Tornado Memorial on Tower Square Plaza. That’s because 3:16 p.m. is the exact time the tornado hit. At that time […]
Read MoreAmeren Illinois Customers Face Higher Summer Electric Rates
Ameren Illinois customers could see higher electric bills beginning June 1 as summer electricity supply rates increase. The utility says the residential supply rate will rise from about 8.8 cents per kilowatt-hour to roughly 11 cents during the summer months due to limited power availability during periods of high demand and extreme heat. Ameren says […]
Read MoreMarion Woman Arrested in Vehicle Burglary Case
A Marion woman is facing multiple charges following a vehicle burglary investigation. Marion Police say 51 year old Misty Grady was identified after hotel staff reported seeing a woman checking vehicle door handles and taking a bag from an unlocked vehicle at a West Main Street hotel early May 24. Officers later located Grady and […]
Read MoreCarbondale Fellowship Yard Sale Set for June 12 and 13
The Carbondale Unitarian Fellowship will hold a community yard sale on Friday, June 12, and Saturday, June 13, at its facility on North Parrish Lane in Carbondale. Shoppers will find clothing, books, furniture, household items, artwork and other goods. Proceeds will support the Fellowship’s social action programs, including the Green Team and Feed My Sheep […]
Read MoreCarlyle Lake Recreation Season Underway With Safety Focus
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is welcoming visitors to Carlyle Lake for the summer recreation season, highlighting boating, fishing, camping, biking and other outdoor activities. Officials are urging visitors to wear properly fitted life jackets, stay sober around the water, follow boating regulations and monitor changing weather conditions. Life jacket loaner stations are available […]
Read MoreSandoval Man Injured In Salem Motorcycle Crash
A 54 year old Sandoval man was injured in a motorcycle crash Thursday morning just before 6:30 in Salem. Salem Police say Bradley Crane was riding westbound on West Main Street near the North American Lighting entrance when a vehicle appeared to pull out from the parking lot. Investigators say Crane laid the motorcycle down […]
Read MoreMarion County Authorities Report Multiple Arrests
Law enforcement agencies across Marion County reported several arrests Wednesday and Thursday. Marion County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 59 year old Brent Budds of Odin for failure to register as a sex offender. Other arrests included 46 year old Ramell Sturdivant of Centralia for domestic battery, 39 year old Jordan Heern of Centralia on outstanding warrants, […]
Read MoreFire Hydrant Testing Scheduled In Mount Vernon
The Mt. Vernon Fire Department will begin fire hydrant testing next week, weather permitting. Testing is scheduled from Monday, June 1 through Friday, June 5 in areas primarily north and south of Broadway, from 45th Street to Shiloh Drive and from Davidson Drive to Sparrow. Residents in those areas are advised that hydrant testing could […]
Read MoreUtility Bill Transparency Measure Advances In Springfield
Illinois consumers could soon get a clearer breakdown of fees and surcharges on their electric bills under legislation sponsored by State Senator Terri Bryant of Murphysboro and filed by State Representative Dave Severin of Benton. House Bill 5524 would require the Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability to compile and publicly report information on utility […]
Read MoreJefferson County And Mt Vernon Police Report Multiple Arrests
The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department and Mt. Vernon Police reported a series of arrests this week. The sheriff’s department arrested 43 year old Sarah Delatore of Enfield on two counts of violating an order of protection. Also arrested was 45 year old Jennifer Keller of Mount Vernon on an outstanding warrant. Mt. Vernon Police charged […]
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