Category Archives: Local News

The Illinois Department of Human Services announced that they will launch their statewide website, in order to provide access to treatment and recovery for those who are impacted by gambling disorders.  The website will be WeKnowtheFeeling.org, with a number being … Continue reading →

The Nashville City Council met on Thursday for a regular monthly meeting.  At that meeting, the council approved on a concrete bid from Beelman Ready Mix for $95 for anything under 2 yards, and $87 for anything over 2 yards.  … Continue reading →

The Washington County Highway Department has announced that they will replace an existing bridge in Oakdale, with the tree clearing being the initial phase of the replacement.  In order to minimize the adverse impacts to the traveling public, and for … Continue reading →

The Washington County Health Department is hosting an electronic recycling event of tube tvs and computers.  This recycling event will take place at the Nashville Community Center this Saturday, March 2nd at 4-55 South Washington Street.  Items that will be … Continue reading →

The Washington County Hospital Board of Directors met on Tuesday for a regular monthly meeting.  During that meeting, it was announced that total patient revenue was slightly up from the budget for the month of January, with outpatient, swing bed … Continue reading →

The Nashville Water Plant has released their precipitation numbers for the month of February.  In February, we had 2.64 inches of rain, which is a little below the average for the month, making the total for the year just under … Continue reading →

Two people were arrested this past weekend in Marion County, after one of the men was in the process of burglarizing a farm in rural Iuka.  Reports say that 44-year-old William Wright, of Odin, was the 1st of two that … Continue reading →

A man from Kinmundy was charged on Monday, in regard to a home invasion to a Salem home and an assault to the home owner.  25-year-old Trenton Pearson was formally charged with a Class X felony of home invasion and … Continue reading →

An Illinois lawmaker from central Illinois is stressing the importance to legalize recreational marijuana, during a community forum.  Democratic Republican Carol Ammons, of Urbana, was one of the speakers during a panel discussion on Monday, in regard to the legalization … Continue reading →

The 25th Annual Polishfest in Du Bois, celebrating Casimir Pulaski Day, is this Sunday, March 3rd.  An antique tractor show will be at 9am at the KC Hall, with show cars welcome, a polka mass at 10am at the St. … Continue reading →