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West Frankfort Man Dies in Deadly Hit-and-Run Crash on I-57 in Franklin County

BENTON – Illinois State Police continue to investigate a deadly hit-and-run crash that happened early Friday morning on I-57 near Benton. A preliminary investigation shows that an unknown vehicle was directly behind a 2006 Hyundai Electra driven by 70-year-old James J. Bean of West Frankfort on northbound I-57 at milepost 69.5 when the unknown vehicle

Body of Man Who Drove ATV into Ohio River in Hardin County Recovered

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CAVE-IN-ROCK – The body of a man believed to have driven his ATV into the Ohio River at the Cave-in-Rock Ferry Saturday night was found a couple of hours later that night not far from the ferry’s landing. Hardin County authorities say the man’s name will not be released until family members are notified. According

Public Health Officials Sunday Announced 3,292 New COVID-19 Cases in Illinois

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SPRINGFIELD – 3,292 new COVID-19 cases, including 40 additional deaths, were reported Sunday by the Illinois Department of Public Health. Currently, IDPH is reporting a total of 1,101,819 cases, including 18,750 deaths, in 102 counties in Illinois. The preliminary seven-day statewide positivity for cases as a percent of total test from Jan. 17–23 is 4.8

Williamson County Circuit Clerk Resigns Following Recent DUI Arrest

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MARION – The Williamson County Republican Party is expected in the coming days to name a replacement for former Williamson County Circuit Clerk Austin Crabb, who resigned over the weekend from her post after only being in office for a few months. According to the Marion Police report released Friday, the 33-year-old Crabb from Carterville

Five Mt. Vernon Residents in Custody Following Wednesday Drug Sweep

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MT. VERNON – Multiple people were arrested early Wednesday morning after the Mt. Vernon Police Department/Jefferson County Office High-Risk Team executed two narcotics search warrants in Mt. Vernon. According to the Mt. Vernon Police Department, after both residences were secured, the Mt. Vernon Police Department/Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office/Southern Illinois Drug Task Force Narcotics Unit searched

Public Health Officials Announced Thursday 4,979 New COVID-19 Cases in Illinois

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SPRINGFIELD – 4,979 new COVID-19 cases, including 123 additional deaths, were reported by the Illinois Department of Public Health Thursday. Currently, IDPH is reporting a total of 1,086,333 cases, including 18,520 deaths, in Illinois. The preliminary seven-day statewide positivity for cases as a percent of total test from Jan. 14–20 is 5.4 percent. The preliminary

Ferrell Hospital Vaccine Appointments Are Filled

22Januaryadmin

ELDORADO – Vaccination appointments for the current allotment of COVID-19 vaccines at Ferrell Hospital in Eldorado have been filled. More appointments will be available when further vaccine allocations are sent by the state. The Ferrell Hospital Facebook page and local media will be updated when more vaccine appointments are available. The process and administration of

SSM Health in Illinois to Give COVID-19 Vaccines in Phase 1B

22Januaryadmin

MT. VERNON, IL (January 20, 2021) – SSM Health began providing COVID-19 vaccinations to Phase 1B patients on Wednesday, January 20, 2021. Per the Illinois Department of Public Health, Phase 1B includes persons aged 65 years and older and frontline essential workers. Currently, vaccines are being administered at our primary care office in Mt. Vernon

Carbondale Man Heading to Prison for 2019 Shooting Outside Carbondale Businesses

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CARBONDALE – A Carbondale man will spend seven years behind bars in connection to a 2019 shooting in Carbondale. According to the Jackson County State’s Attorney’s Office, 29-year-old Jody Pullen was sentenced Wednesday on charges of attempted first-degree murder, multiple counts of aggravated battery with a firearm and aggravated discharge of a firearm. The charges

Valier Mourning the Loss of Longtime Village President Martin Buchanan

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VALIER – Longtime Valier Village President Martin Buchanan has passed away. Franklin County officials made the announcement regarding Buchanan’s passing Wednesday afternoon in a written statement on their Facebook page. Buchanan served the Village of Valier for more than 50 years. The statement from Franklin County read “His dedication to the village and the public