Area News
Meier, Bryant Speak at Farm Bureau Legislative Breakfast
By Todd Marver tmarver@nashnews.net State Rep. Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) and State Sen. Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) spoke at the Washington County Farm Bureau Legislative Breakfast on Saturday, March 11 at Roland Barkau Memorial Golf Course in Okawville. Bryant said she only represents six precincts in Washington County. She said she tries to work across the aisle…
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Lady Rockets Bring Another State Championship to Washington County
By Larry Thoeming A perfect run through post season play has led the Okawville Lady Rockets to the IHSA Class 1A State Championship, mirroring the precedent set by last year’s Nashville Hornets. Coach Haylee Bowers, in her first year at the helm as head coach, led the team to a 34-4 final record and the…
Read MoreElectric provider speaks to Nashville City Council
By Todd Marver tmarver@nashnews.net Nashville is one of 100 communities throughout Southern Illinois that Affordable Gas and Electric manages electricity aggregation programs for. Jeff Haarman of Affordable Gas and Electric attended the Nashville City Council meeting on Thursday, February 16, requesting that the council approve an updated aggregation consultant service agreement and a power of…
Read MoreEmge Speaks Out About Circuit Changes; County Board Prepares For Road Work
By Todd Marver tmarver@nashnews.net Washington County Circuit Judge Dan Emge told the Washington County Board on Tuesday, February 14 that he has been a judge in the county for 10 years as of December 3 and they’ve never experienced as much change as they have the past six months in the circuit in the county.…
Read MoreBost Meets with Mayor Kolweier
By Todd Marver tmarver@nashnews.net U.S. Rep. Mike Bost (IL-12; R-Murphyboro) met with Nashville mayor Raymond Kolweier on Thursday, February 16 at Nashville City Hall. The state’s 12th congressional district covers 34 counties, which is one-third of the state. Bost said he tries to do meetings all around the district whenever he is back in the…
Read MoreFire Department Salutes Charles Brink
Pictured are members of the Nashville Fire Department with their vehicles as the funeral procession for Charles Brink goes by on West St. Louis Street on Tuesday, February 14. Brink passed away on Friday. February 10. According to Brink’s obituary, he was part of the fire department for 59 years. Photo by Tammy Janiszak.
Read MoreGajewski signs to play football at ISU
Nashville senior Kaden Gajewski signed on Friday, Jan. 20, to continue his football career at Indiana State University. He will be playing on the defensive line, along with his older brother who signed with the Sycamores last year. A second generation athlete, Gajewski said he is looking forward to giving ISU his best effort.…
Read MoreNashville softball standouts sign with SWIC
By Leah Williams A couple of key Hornette players have decided to continue their athletic careers by joining the Blue Storm. Nashville seniors Korbi Rhine and Colleen Jahnke signed their letters of intent on Thursday to play softball at Southwestern Illinois College. Both Jahnke and Rhine expressed their excitement for getting the opportunity to play…
Read MoreCarbondale Man arrested on drug charges
A 27-year-old Carbondale man has been charged with multiple drug offenses, including manufacturing the delivery of a large amount of cannabis. Noel R. Smith appeared in Washington County Court via Zoom on Thursday, where he was advised of charges. According to charging documents filed with the Washington County Circuit Clerk’s office, Smith was arrested on…
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