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Saline County approves UTV permits, and gaming licenses

HARRISBURG -- Time to fire up the side-by-sides in Saline County. Last week, county board members passed an ordinance making Saline one of the first Illinois counties to allow utility terrain vehicles on county roadways. The ordinance also permits golf carts to be used in the same capacity, so long they meet certain requirements.
By Travis DeNeal Apr 3, 2019 12:39 AM
Absher sprints to victory in Marion mayor's race; Rinella finishes second, Hightower third

Michael W. Absher has been elected the new mayor of Marion, easily outdistancing incumbent Anthony L. Rinella, Tuesday night.
BY JOHN HOMAN Apr 2, 2019 11:44 PM
SIC official Paul Cummins named to Illinois Forensics Board

HARRISBURG -- Southeastern Illinois College Director of Forensics Paul Cummins has been elected to the Illinois Intercollegiate Forensics Association Board for 2020-2026, joining other college and university speech coaches. IIFA encourages and promotes forensic education and forensic competition at all levels throughout the state of Illinois and hosts the state of Illinois' intercollegiate forensic state speech and debate tournament. The board is comprised of six members -- three community college coaches and three university coaches. Members must be nominated by other college coaches and each term lasts six years.
Submitted by Southeastern Illinois College Apr 2, 2019 11:36 PM
Franklin County voters pass sales tax increase to fund new courthouse

It appears that the third time was the charm in Franklin County as voters overwhelmingly said "yes" Tuesday night to a 1 percent sales tax increase to pay for a new courthouse.
BY HOLLY KEE Apr 2, 2019 10:27 PM
Saline County well-represented in Murray State Racers band

SALINE COUNTY -- College basketball fans around the country eagerly awaited the results of Selection Sunday, but it was particularly important to four Murray State University band members from Saline County. Sarah Baldwin, of Eldorado, and Harrisburg natives Joshua Lowe, Dylan Mitchell and Brady Hodson will travel with the Murray State Racers men's basketball team to Hartford, Connecticut for the first round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament, which begins Thursday morning.
By Travis DeNeal Mar 24, 2019 5:07 PM
Forest Service closes Snake Road for spring migration

WOLF LAKE -- Biannually, the Shawnee National Forest closes Forest Service Road No. 345, also known as Snake Road, to help ensure safe crossing for several species of snakes and amphibians during this critical time of migration. The 2.5-milelong road closes the week of March 15 through May 15 to allow snakes and amphibians -- some of them considered threatened and endangered in Illinois and the United States -- to migrate from their winter habitat in the limestone bluffs across the road to their summer habitat in LaRue Swamp.
Submitted by the U.S. Forest Service Mar 24, 2019 4:57 PM
1968 sesquicentennial stamp donated to Gallatin Historical Society

GALLATIN COUNTY -- A recent donation to the Gallatin County Historical Society commemorates the 150th anniversary of Illinois. Gallatin County Historical Society members recently were put in contact with Timothy D. Martin of West Frankfort by Shawneetown's postmistress.
Submitted by Christy Short, Gallatin County Historical Society Mar 24, 2019 4:46 PM
Taking the reins: Saluki standout now the new hoops coach

Southern Illinois University welcomed home one of its all-time greats on Wednesday, naming Bryan Mullins as the school's 14th men's basketball head coach.
BY TOM WEBER Mar 21, 2019 12:05 PM
Community rallies to help replace stolen fishing tackle

Franklin County residents step to help replace stolen tackle to enable Cody Miles to compete during his senior season on Benton's Bass Fishing team.
BY HOLLY KEE Mar 13, 2019 1:54 AM
Proposal to license UTVs for county roads now in front of county board

SALINE COUNTY -- County board member Wes Sherrod has proposed two measures he believes will bring more tourism to Saline County -- licensing UTVs to be driven on county roads, and permitting qualifying county businesses to have video gambling. Sherrod said under the "Saline County Non-Highway Vehicle Ordinance" the county would permit a class of off-road vehicles -- often called utility task vehicles, side-by-sides or recreational off-road vehicles -- to be used legally on public roadways under county jurisdiction.
By Travis DeNeal Mar 4, 2019 4:19 PM

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