Open in NewsBreak

Galatia

See all locations
Customize your news
46°F
publisher avatar

Municipal

dailyegyptian.com

website

Serving abroad and at home: A southern Illinois veteran shares her story

Holly Tate, a southern Illinois resident living in Galatia, Illinois, comes from a military family and is an Army veteran. One of her children is also currently serving in the Army. While Tate was married to the father of her children, he was fired from his job. Tate’s sister was...

Galatia, IL · 1d
article img

kbsi23.com

website

Budweiser Clydesdales coming to Southern Illinois for holiday appearances

MARION, Ill. (KBSI) – The world-famous Budweiser Clydesdales are coming to Southern Illinois this November, giving residents several opportunities to see the horses up close during the holiday season. The Clydesdales will be available for free stable viewing at the Pavilion in Marion on four dates:. – Tuesday, Nov....

Marion, IL · 1d
article img

KFVS12

website

Saline County, Ill. seniors gather for early Veterans Day celebration in Harrisburg

HARRISBURG, Ill. (Heartland News) - It was supposed to be a fairly ordinary Tuesday at the Saline County Golden Circle Senior Center. But with Veterans Day just one day away, the afternoon became an opportunity to recognize those who served their country. About two dozen seniors gathered for lunch Tuesday,...

Saline County, IL · 1d
article img

wpsdlocal6.com

website

IDNR confirms death of mountain lion in southern Illinois

JACKSON COUNTY, Ill. — The Illinois Department of Natural Resources confirmed on Tuesday that a young male mountain lion that had been visiting southern Illinois for the past two months was found deceased. According to the IDNR, a hunter discovered the cat's remains in Jackson County, near the Union...

Jackson County, IL · 13h

everafterinthewoods.com

website

These 10 Under-The-Radar Illinois Thrift Shops Keep Bargain Hunters Digging For Hours

Paperback books for a quarter each. Three full floors of secondhand stuff stacked inside an old house. A charity shop where your purchase helps pay vet bills for rescue dogs. I could stop right there and you’d probably already be reaching for your car keys. Illinois has a sneaky habit of hiding its best bargains in plain sight, from a former warehouse to a grocery-and-thrift combo.

Carbondale, IL · 13d

wjpf.com

website

Boil Water Order for Carterville Water Customers

CARTERVILLE, Ill. (WJPF) – The city of Carterville has issued a boil order for multiple Carterville Water Customers. The boil order is due to a valve failure during the replacement of old water mains in the Ridge Street area. As of 3:40pm on November 10 the order was issued...

Carterville, IL · 19h

wpsdlocal6.com

website

Iraq veteran turns his experience into mission to help others

HARRISBURG, Ill. — During a 2011 deployment to Iraq, Casey Rose saw children selling gasoline in two-liter bottles to support their families. Rose, then 21, had grown up in a single-parent household and lived in public housing. Seeing the children while serving as a military police team leader changed how he viewed those struggles.

Harrisburg, IL · 1d

pmg-ky2.com

website

Marion County forfeits to Paducah Tilghman in state playoffs

LEBANON — Marion County forfeited its game to Paducah Tilghman in the opening round of the KHSAA Class 4A Football State Playoffs on Friday, Nov. 6. Due to a depleted number of participants, Marion County made the difficult decision to forfeit the postseason matchup to Paducah Tilghman. Injuries and...

Paducah, KY · 1d

wpsdlocal6.com

website

McCracken County Humane Society shares winter needs, tips

MCCRACKEN COUNTY, Ky. — As the temperatures get lower, many will begin to bundle up, including animals. The McCracken County Humane Society shares its winter needs and tips for those with outdoor pets. David Boggs, front desk worker at the Humane Society, said the facility's kennels are heated and...

Mccracken County, KY · 1d

wfiwradio.com

website

PORTION OF ILLINOIS ROUTE 15 TO BE DEDICATED IN MEMORY OF FALLEN MARINE FROM WOODLAWN

A portion of Illinois Route 15 between Woodlawn and Mt. Vernon will be officially dedicated later this month in memory of a Southern Illinois Marine who lost his life while serving in Iraq nearly 21 years ago. Marine Lance Corporal Jonathan Kyle Price, who died in January 2006 while serving...

Woodlawn, IL · 1d

wpsdlocal6.com

website

Community meets in Du Quoin to talk opioid addiction

DU QUOIN, Ill. — Rural Health Inc.'s RCORP Impact Network facilitated a conversation Monday in Du Quoin to help teach people how to get active in their communities on the issue of opioid addiction. The goal of the program is to teach people how to get active in their...

Du Quoin, IL · 2d

southernillinoisnow.com

website

Centralia Chamber Executive Director steps down

Centralia Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Marcus Holland is stepping down. The board of directors accepted his resignation at its Tuesday meeting. His last day will be Friday, December 4, following the Downtown Christmas Stroll. Holland has accepted a regional Public Relations position with Vantage Senior Care / High Point...

Centralia, IL · 13h

kbsi23.com

website

Kokopelli Golf Club offering free golf to veterans on Veterans Day

MARION, Ill. (KBSI) – Kokopelli Golf Club in Marion is honoring veterans and active-duty military members with complimentary golf on Veterans Day. The golf club announced that all veterans, military retirees and active-duty service members can play a free round of golf Wednesday, Nov. 11. Golfers accompanying veterans can...

Marion, IL · 1d

wkdzradio.com

website

Scores Of Senior Home Delivered Meals Remain Suspended In WKY

Despite the reported downturn in funding, regional officials are trying to keep senior home delivered meals on the menu. During Monday afternoon’s Pennyrile Area Development District meeting in Hopkinsville, Aging & Independent Living Director Amanda Stokes gave comprehensive update on the program’s current state, and where leadership plans to go from here.

Hopkinsville, KY · 1d

wfiwradio.com

website

ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS TO OFFER VETERANS ASSISTANCE IN WAYNE AND EDWARDS COUNTIES

The Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs will offer area veterans several opportunities to receive assistance with benefits and services during upcoming visits to Wayne and Edwards counties in November and December. Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Service Officer Donald L. Bielecki II will be available at locations in Fairfield...

Edwards County, IL · 1d

kbsi23.com

website

Boil water order announced for parts of Carterville following water main valve failure

CARTERVILLE, Ill. (KBSI) – A boil water order will be issued for Carterville residents who experienced a loss of water pressure or service following a valve failure Tuesday, Nov. 10. According to the city of Carterville, the water department was replacing aging water mains in the Ridge Street area...

Carterville, IL · 1d

wrul.com

website

Cemetery Burial Rates Increase and a New Patrol Officer Approved at November Grayville Meeting

Grayville Mayor Travis Thompson advised the board that cemetery prices needed to increase, partly due to comparisons with surrounding towns. “Cindy and Bob had looked at other cemeteries around, it would be my recommendation that we make those changes and it would be effective January 1st, 2027.”. The rates discussed...

Grayville, IL · 1d

southernillinoisnow.com

website

Centralia City Council to be asked to amend electric and gas bike regulations

The Centralia City Council Monday night will be asked to add some restrictions to the operation of low-speed electric and gas bicycles in the city. City Manager Galen Mahle says the changes will update the city’s ordinance to match requirement under the new state law that goes into effect January first. The changes would require speedometers. The process for registration remains unchanged and is required with the Police Department including an inspection process and fee of $20. An annual tag will be provided to each low-speed electric or low-speed gas bicycle.

Centralia, IL · 2d

kbsi23.com

website

Three Carbondale areas approved for federal Opportunity Zone program

CARBONDALE, Ill. (KBSI) – Three areas of Carbondale have received federal approval under the updated Opportunity Zones 2.0 program, a move city officials say could attract private investment and support economic development. The city announced Tuesday, Nov. 10, that the newly approved designations will take effect Jan. 1, 2027,...

Carbondale, IL · 1d

southernillinoisnow.com

website

Centralia announces date for water treatment plant opening

Centralia City Manager Galen Mahle announced at Monday night’s city council meeting that the new Centralia water treatment plant will have a ribbon cutting on December 18. City officials will meet with engineers and contractors on Tuesday to determine what final items need to be completed. Currently, IT staff are installing the plant’s computers and networking. Centralia’s water is planned to switch to the new plant on or close to the date of the ribbon cutting.

Centralia, IL · 14h