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National Prescription Drug Take Back Day -![]()
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Join us this Saturday, April 25th, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm for National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. The event is being sponsored by the Franklin-Williamson ROSC Council, Take Action Today, Southern Illinois Youth Empowerment Network, and the Franklin County Sheriff's Office.![]()
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The program aims to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of no longer needed prescription medications. ![]()
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The drive through event will be held in the parking lot of the Franklin County Sheriff's Office, 403 East Main Street, Benton, IL. For more information, visit www.dea.gov/takebackday
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The Lake Wind Advisory has been cancelled and is no longer in effect. * AFFECTED AREAS: JEFFERSON ... WAYNE ... EDWARDS ... WABASH ... PERRY ... FRANKLIN ... HAMILTON ... WHITE ... JACKSON ...
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* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 30 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, western Kentucky, and southeast Missouri. * WHEN...From 11 AM ...
I-57 Closure ![]()
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Please be reminded that IDOT plans to close I-57 from 7:00 PM today, April 20th until 07:00 AM tomorrow, Tuesday, April 21st to set the bridge beams on the Stiritz Road overpass in Williamson County.![]()
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The planed detour route is to exit all northbound traffic at Exit 59 (Johnston City) and push east to IL-37. All southbound traffic will be exited at Exit 65 (West Frankfort) and pushed east to IL-37. ![]()
Be mindful of the increased traffic presence and avoid the area if possible.
Road Closures Planned for Six Mile Township![]()
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A contractor will be closing the following roads on Wednesday April 22 at 3:00 PM until Thursday April 23 at 12:00 PM for railroad grade crossing improvements:![]()
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River Road from 3rd street South![]()
Pump Station Road at Main Street![]()
Main Street from Pump Station Road South.