Washington County, IL

(WAND) - The Multi-Agency Resource Center (MARC) located at the East St. Louis High School served almost 500 families following dangerous flooding that occurred in St. Clair County and Washington County. “On August 1st, I signed the Illinois Disaster Proclamation that immediately brought state resources and personnel to coordinate the...

WASHINGTON COUNTY, Ill. (WJPF) – Two people were killed Wednesday when they were hit by a train in Washington County. It happened at about 12:40 a.m. in the Richview area. The Washington County Coroner’s Office says a male in his twenties or thirties and a female in her late teens to early twenties were hit by an Amtrak train.

Washington County Coroner Mark Styninger says positive identification has now been made of a man and woman who were struck and killed by an Amtrak train in Richview around 12:38 Wednesday morning. Styninger says additional information on the case and the identity of the two will be released later as...

A man and a woman are dead after a train accident in Richview early Wednesday morning. Washington County Coroner Mark Styninger said his office was dispatched to Richview at 12:38 a.m. for a report of two subjects who had been struck by an Amtrak train. Styninger had earlier asked the...

Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Emergency Management Agency have approved an Illinois Disaster Proclamation for the severe weather and flooding that hit both Washington and St. Clair County last week. The declaration allows local entities access to state resources and emergency personnel who can assist in the response and...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WJPF) — A Disaster Proclamation has been issued for St. Clair and Washington counties following recent heavy rain and flooding. The declaration allows local entities access to state resources and emergency personnel who can assist in the response and recovery of these impacted communities. “More than 100...

Washington County Coroner Mark Styninger has released the names of the man and woman who were killed when being struck by an Amtrak Train just after midnight Wednesday morning. Both 28-year-old Curtis Braswell of Marble Hill, Missouri, and 21-year-old Della Blewett of Mt. Vernon were both pronounced dead on the...

Washington County Coroner Mark Styninger released the names of two individuals who were involved in the “double fatality” train accident early Wednesday morning. According to a press release, the coroner’s office was called to Richview at 12:38 a.m. after reports of a couple who were struck by an Amtrak train. Curtis D. Braswell of Marble Hill, MO, and Della M. Blewett, 21, of Mt. Vernon were both pronounced dead at the scene by Styninger at 1:08 a.m. and 1:06 a.m.

“More than 100 residents in St. Clair County and Washington County have been displaced due to last week’s torrential rain and flash flooding,” said Pritzker. “To support our affected communities in Southwestern Illinois, I have signed a disaster proclamation to mobilize every available resource to accelerate the recovery process and provide relief for our residents. I want to thank IEMA for their swift coordination and efficient response.”

Gov. Pritzker tells the BND he doesn’t know if the flooding caused enough damage to warrant a federal disaster declaration.

If you suffered flood damage where you live, there may be some assistance available for you through a fund set up by a group of realtors. The Egyptian Board of REALTORS®, Greater Gateway Association of REALTORS®, and REALTOR Association of Southwestern Illinois® along with the Illinois REALTORS® Relief Foundation (IRRF) is making available $25,000 in assistance for families in Bond, Macoupin, Madison, Monroe, St. Clair, and Washington counties which were affected by record rain fall last week.

RICHVIEW — The Washington County Coroner’s Office is asking the public for help identifying a man and woman struck by an Amtrak train early Wednesday morning. According to the Washington County Coroner’s Office, they were dispatched to Richview around 12:38 a.m. Wednesday for two subjects who had been struck by an Amtrak train.

Monthly meeting, Richview Village Board. Washington County Grief Support Group – An adult grief support program offered for any adult who has experienced the death of a loved one. Facilitated by counselors from the Heartlinks Grief Center. Meetings are held on the 3rd Monday of each month from 6:30 pm to 8 pm at Washington County Hospital – Lower Level Conference Room – 705 S Grand Street, Nashville, IL 62263. No pre-registration necessary. Donations accepted.