Winter weather outlook and regional remarks in southern Illinois
Weather experts expect near normal precipitation this winter with occasional snow on Saturday and a chance of rain or snow Monday. Local officials discuss mild temperatures, cold snaps, and the impact on agriculture, energy use, and garden pests. County managers note limited rock salt use, with free cinders from a co op plant, and farmers anticipate spring planting with cautious optimism.
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Southern Illinois
Doc Horsley
Marion
Horsley
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
American Meteorological Society
Johnson County Highway Department
Linda Chapman
Highway Department
Southern Illinois Power Co-op
Lake of Egypt
Chapman
Saline County Farm Bureau
Dave Meeker
Meeker
Cold weather safety tips from health official in Marion
Franklin Williamson Bi County Health Department official Robin Koehl warns of hypothermia risks during cold snaps especially for the elderly. Advice includes layering clothing, avoiding heavy outdoor activity for those with heart issues, not drinking caffeinated beverages or alcohol outdoors, and keeping thermostat levels sensible to prevent heat loss.
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Marion
Health Department
Robin Koehl
Koehl
Franklin- Williamson Bi-County
Fog blamed in one car wreck injuring driver in Jackson County
85-year-old Raymond Beckmann of Rockwood failed to meet family about 6 am Thursday. He was found nearly unconscious in a vehicle off Levee Road near Jones Ridge Road after a head on crash into a tree. Heavy fog likely contributed. he was taken to Memorial Hospital and later to St Louis University Hospital.
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Jackson County
Raymond Beckmann
Rockwood
Beckmann
Levee Road
Jones Ridge Road
Memorial Hospital
Chester
St. Louis University Hospital
Cookies: New Flavors Debut Amid Sale Push
Girl Scout troops prepare on sale day with Apple Cinnamon and Lemon Drops replaced by two new cookies. Proceeds stay with each troop to fund art supplies and workshops. Gift of Caring lets buyers send cookies to military members as part of National Girl Scout Week activities.
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Massetto
Wyat's Coming Genealogy Program at Logan College
Colleen Norman hosts Those Other Court Records at John A. Logan College library in Carterville at 2 15 p m Sunday. Child care Grandparents Raising Grandchildren group meets 2 p m Sunday at United Methodist Church West Morgan Anna. Dr Kathy Swafford pediatrician covers routine care drug and alcohol background effects and coping strategies. Baby-sitting listed. Driving reviews spaced across Eldorado Herrin Carbondale with contact numbers.
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John A. Logan College
Logan College
Carterville
United Methodist
West Morgan Street
Anna
Kathy Swafford
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