Area News
Miss Washington County Pageant Crowns 2021 Winners
On Monday July 12, Nashville Middle School was the setting for the 2021 Miss Washington County Pageant. Megan Cook, Abby Riechmann, Elly Szopinski, and Laney Renth were the four contestants competing for the Miss Washington County Crown. For the Junior Miss competition, the participants were Anna Herzig, Rylee Habbe, Lexy Spratt, and Mabry…
Read MoreGarrett Krohne named Editor at Nashville News
We are very excited to introduce our new Editor, Garrett Krohne. Krohne is a 2014 graduate of Okawville Jr. Sr. High School. He then obtained his Associates Degree through Southwestern Illinois College and Kaskaskia College before transferring to Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville for his Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communications. Although growing up a Rocket, this is…
Read MoreNOTS Logistics Celebrates 40 Years
NASHVILLE, IL (July 1, 2021) — NOTS Logistics, a third-party logistics provider (3PL) in southern Illinois, today is celebrating its 40th anniversary with a ceremony honoring the people that have helped build the business and the region it has called home for four decades. Leaders from across southern Illinois came together at NOTS Logistics Headquarters…
Read MoreNCHS Board heard from faculty member who would be interested in continuing foreign trips
By Leah Williams Science teacher Wendy Bergmann addressed the board during its regular monthly meeting. Bergmann said she would like to step in as the school’s sponsor after current sponsor Haeli Williamson resigned earlier this year. “I absolutely love the trip,” Bergmann said. “I love going with the students. I really see the students grow…
Read MoreHealth Department Offers Update On Mask Mandate
Washington County Health Department- On May 13, 2021, CDC updated their recommendations for Fully Vaccinated People. Someone is considered fully vaccinated 2 weeks after they have received their second dose of Moderna or Pfizer vaccine or 2 weeks after receiving the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. IDPH has updated their public health recommendations to match the…
Read MoreIllinois Department of Public Health Announces $235 Million Investment to Expand COVID-19 Testing in Middle and High Schools
SPRINGFIELD – In an effort to ensure in-person learning can fully resume as quickly and safely as possible, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today announced a $235 million investment to expand access to covidSHIELD testing to middle and high schools across the state at low or no cost. The covidSHIELD test, which was…
Read MoreSSM Health in Illinois Invites Community to Observe Moment of Silence
Effort will honor health care and essential workers, first responders and others impacted by COVID-19 Mt. Vernon, IL (April 27, 2021) – As we continue working together to bring an end to the COVID-19 pandemic in our community and across our nation, SSM Health invites local government agencies, our business community, friends and neighbors to…
Read MoreHouse Passes Bill to Reclassify Small-Amount Drug Possession as Misdemeanor
Bill expands expungement eligibility, treatment programs for drug possession offenses By SARAH MANSUR Capitol News Illinois [email protected] SPRINGFIELD — A bill to lessen penalties for possessing and selling small amounts of drugs, including heroin and cocaine, narrowly passed out of the state House of Representatives Wednesday after a contentious debate. The discussion over House Bill…
Read MoreNMS Girls Basketball Win Regional Championship
By: Julie Laakko-Swanson [email protected] For what they believe to be a first in NMS Girls Basketball history, the Nashville Middle School Girls Basketball team finished their season undefeated with 14-0 record. The girls finished their season at home against Pinckneyville in the SIJHSAA Class M Regional Championship on Thursday, April 15th. “I give credit to…
Read MoreNMS Girls Basketball Move Into Championship Undefeated
By: Julie Laakko [email protected] The Nashville Middle School Girls Basketball team won the semi-final SIJHSAA Class M regional over Sesser-Valier at NMS on Tuesday, April 13th. This win brings their record to 13-0, and to their final game against Pinckneyville on Thursday, April 15 at 5:30 pm. NMS still has the #1 Seed, so the…
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