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Grocery co-op coming to Austin

In September, 40 Acres Fresh Market opened in Austin, and is one of the only full-service grocery stores in the neighborhood of over 95,000 people.  The Austin Community Food Co-op is working toward adding another grocery store to Austin, this one owned by community members who buy into it. The co-op is part of the local nonprofit Austin Coming Together’s Austin Eats initiative, and the group is now looking for people who want to be involved in…Du Bois · Du Bois Read Article

Cornerstone & Richview UMC hymns will include We Gather Together

Cornerstone and Richview United Methodist Churches offer a blended worship service each Sunday morning led by Pastor Therese Melena. Cornerstone gathers for a time of Fellowship at 8:30 a.m., Worship at 9 and Sunday School and Bible Study at 10. Richview Worship Service begins at 10:30 a.m. Pastor Melena shares the following reflection on her message titled “Because God is Worthy of Our Thanksgiving” based on Scripture from Philippians 4:6-7: …Richview · Richview Read Article

First responders responding to reported brush fire on I-64 near Okawville - KBSI FOX23 News Cape Girardeau News

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OKAWVILLE, Ill., (KBSI) — First responders are en route to a possible brush fire along Interstate 64 westbound near the 40-mile marker, close to the Okawville exit, according to local emergency officials. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and allow emergency crews room to work. Traffic delays are expected, and drivers are encouraged to seek alternate routes until the scene is cleared. Categories: News Tags: Illinois, Okawville, …Okawville · Okawville Read Article

Mt. Vernon Man Airlifted after Crash on I-64 near Richview

RICHVIEW – A 66-year-old Mt. Vernon man was airlifted to a regional hospital Monday morning after crashing his vehicle off westbound I-64 near Richview according to Illinois State Police. The vehicle left the roadway, broke through interstate fencing and rolled over before coming to rest near a pond. No additional information is available at this time.Richview · Richview Read Article

Nashville spikers even score with Panthers

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PINCKNEYVILLE — After getting swept by Pinckneyville at home nearly one month ago, the Nashville Hornettes gave the Panthers a taste of their own medicine Wednesday night with a straight-set (25-21, 25-23) victory.Carolina Panthers · Nashville Read Article

Washington County Board approves battery storage ordinance

WASHINGTON COUNTY — The Washington County Board passed an ordinance by an 11-3 vote to amend zoning text adding verbiage for the siting of battery energy storage facilities, referred to as BESS, at its recent special meeting. Board members Paul Todd, Brian Klingenberg and Eric Malick voted for a moratorium. At her town hall meeting in Hoyleton recently, County Board member Daniel Luna-Fuller said in her opinion, the moratorium doesn’t make sense…Washington County, Illinois · Washington County Read Article

Nashville Council approves Safe Routes to School resolution

NASHVILLE — The Nashville City Council recently approved a resolution authorizing and directing an application for the 2025 Safe Routes to School program for assistance for the purpose of constructing sidewalks to connect existing pedestrian accommodations. Andy Curry of Curry and Associates said the city has a pending application for the Illinois Safe Routes to School program. He said they have some neighboring communities around that brought t…Nashville, IL · Nashville Read Article

WW10 Board closed session could be OMA violation

OKAWVILLE — The West Washington County Community Unit School District 10 Board may have violated the Open Meetings Act when it discussed board goal-setting and the coaches evaluation process in closed session, as well as approving an item not on the agenda. In closed session, the school board discussed the use of the new coaches’ evaluation tool and the process by which the board will use the information shared with them when needing to make a d…Okawville · Okawville Read Article

NCHS math team competes in first contest

Submitted PhotoMATH TEAM – Pictured is the NCHS math team after its first contest. NASHVILLE — The NCHS Math Team competed in its first contest in the 2025 Southwestern Illinois College competition on Monday, Sept. 22. These contests have two events. The first event is the individual event where students take an individual math test without a calculator along with every other math team student in the same division, reported NCHS math teacher Bob…Nashville, IL · Nashville Read Article

Land of Lincoln Mobile Justice Tour to visit Washington County

WASHINGTON COUNTY — The Land of Lincoln Mobile Justice Tour is coming to Washington County, and its staff are excited about their upcoming 65-county tour, according to a Mobile Justice Tour press release. Land of Lincoln has obtained two vans for the mobile legal clinic and both vans are set up with two complete offices inside to meet and confer with clients. Mobile Justice plans to be at the Washington County Courthouse from 2 -2:30 p.m. on Oct…Washington County, Illinois · Washington County Read Article