Category Archives: Local News

Over 1,000 cases of Pictsweet Farms’ 8-ounch Steam’ables Asparagus Spears are being recalled, due to the possibility of a fatal listeria contamination. The Pictsweet Company announced the recall of 1,872 cases of the product, after a report form the US … Continue reading →

A Centralia man was officially sentenced on Tuesday, inside the Marion County court, to 5-years in prison, after he entered a plea agreement on 3 separate felony drug and battery cases. 22-year-old Harrion Hawkins of Centralia, was admitted to a … Continue reading →

The Marion County Coroner’s Office is currently investigating an accidental electrocution death of a Salem resident. According to the coroner, 32-year-old Alex Carroll, of Cross Road, was apparently experimenting with an electrical device in his garage, when he came in … Continue reading →

The City of Nashville, their Public Works Department and the Street Department will all be closed on Thursday, November 22nd and Friday, November 23rd, in regard to the Thanksgiving holiday. That means that the trash pickup schedule will be changed. … Continue reading →

Secretary of State Jesse White is calling on all veterans in Illinois to share their story of their time in the service, with the Illinois Veterans’ History Project. This project is intended to honor Illinois veterans, by documenting and preserving … Continue reading →

Two accidents were reported in our area last week. Officers responded to a Friday morning accident, along the 100 block of North Mill Street. The report came in from the Circle K in Nashville, where 2 vehicles ran into each … Continue reading →

Deer hunters are reminded to focus on safety, with the 2018 Illinois Firearm Deer Season starting up on Friday, through Sunday. A 2nd round of firearm deer hunting season will be November 29th through December 2nd. The IDNR Office of … Continue reading →

Legislatures are apparently planning on introducing a new bill in January 2019, that would legalize recreational marijuana, with those lawmakers hoping to get it passed before their session ends in May. The proposed measure would allow the commercial sale and … Continue reading →

With the CDC once again predicting a severe flu season in Illinois, they ask that you visit your local health center and get your flu shot. The Washington County Health Department will still be offering shots throughout the month of … Continue reading →

Washington County Hospital in Nashville is being recognized for their ongoing commitment for exceptional quality of care by the Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network. They officially recognized WCH during a ceremony in Champaign on October 29th. As part of the … Continue reading →