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First Mosquitoes Testing Positive For West Nile Virus Reported

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has confirmed the first mosquitoes to test positive for West Nile virus in Illinois for 2020. The Des Plaines Valley Mosquito Abatement District collected a positive mosquito batch on May 31, 2020 from River Forest, Illinois,... Read More.

West Nile Virus Found Present in Gallatin and White Counties

Monday, August 5 by Jc Tinsley

Egyptian Health Department has now collected West Nile virus positive mosquito batches in both Gallatin and White Counties for the Summer of 2019.Surveillance for West Nile virus in Illinois includes laboratory tests on mosquito batches and dead birds, as well as testing sick horses... Read More.

SIC Signs West Frankfort Bowler

Friday, May 31 by Jc Tinsley

SIC Bowling Falcons Sign West Frankfort’s Jordan Schach HARRISBURG, Ill. (May 30, 2019) – Jordan Schach of West Frankfort has pinned his intent to bowl with the Southeastern Illinois College’s Bowling Falcons for the 2019-20 season.SIC’s Head Coach Doug Cottom has had his eye on... Read More.

Power Outage Affects West Carmi

Tuesday, April 30 by Jc Tinsley

Power Outage A portion of the City of Carmi, near the Wal-mart area was without power for several hours Monday.The outage followed an accident at Viber Acoustics that apparently took out a utility pole. The outrage occurred before 9 Monday morning, causing a brief power... Read More.

West Nile in Indiana County

Tuesday, October 2 by Jc Tinsley

Dubois County Health officials say six samples of mosquitos recently tested positive for West Nile Virus. People in the affected areas are reminded to use caution and take steps to protect yourself from mosquito bites. If you plan on being outside around dusk or dawn use... Read More.

West Nile Found in Carmi

Wednesday, August 8 by Jc Tinsley

Egyptian Health Department (EHD) is reporting the first positive mosquito batches for West Nile virus in White County for 2018. Two separate batches of mosquitoes collected in Carmi tested positive for West Nile Virus on Friday, August 3. Illinois Department of Public Health Director,... Read More.

Shimkus Sending Staff to Louisville, Wayne City, and West Salem Next Week

Thursday, April 12 by Jc Tinsley

An aide to Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) will be available in Louisville, Wayne City, and West Salem next week to assist area constituents with any problems they may be having with federal government agencies.On Wednesday, April 18, the staff member will be at... Read More.

West Salem man sentenced in Edwards Co Court Tuesday

Wednesday, March 21 by Jc Tinsley

Tuesday in Edwards County Court, 31 year old Bryan French was sentenced to three years in Illinois Department of Corrections custody on a charge of domestic battery according to States Attorney Eric St. Ledger.Following incarceration, French will be under mandatory supervised release for... Read More.

West Salem man sentenced to five years Tuesday

Wednesday, November 1 by Jc Tinsley

In Edwards County Court Tuesday, 39 year old Landon Yates of West Salem was sentenced to five years in prison after pleading guilty to a charge of unlawful use of a weapon by a felon according to States Attorney Eric St. Ledger.Judge William... Read More.

Lady Bulldogs sweep West Frankfort volleyball tournament Saturday

Monday, September 18 by Jc Tinsley

From coach Penny Barton-Gunter:We defeated all three teams; Egyptian, West Frankfort, and Carbondale in 2 games each. The scores were as follows: Egyptian 25-11, 25-15; West Frankfort 25-22, 25-17; and Carbondale 25-10, 25-19.All stats are totals from all three matches:Scorers:Abby Vaughan led the point... Read More.