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Thursday Jun 25 | Courierpress.com

Termites force West Salem closure

It was closed Tuesday after an architect's inspection of the structure. "At this time, the main concern is the safety of students, faculty and visitors who occupy the gym, and we just wish to proceed with caution," said David Cowger, superintendent of the Edwards County Community Unit School District.

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Related Topix: West Salem, IL, Education Etc.

Wed Jun 03, 2009

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Police Investigating Death of 5-Year-Old in Illinois

The Grayville Police Department told NEWS 25 they got a call around 2:30am Tuesday morning about an unresponsive child at a home in Grayville.

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Related Topix: Grayville, IL

Tue Jun 02, 2009

WFIE-TV Evansville

Child death investigation in Grayville

Several agencies in Edwards County are investigating the death of a 5-year-old boy.

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Related Topix: Grayville, IL

Mon May 25, 2009

Courierpress.com

West Salem, Ill., toddler drowns in pond

Sadie Ahlfield, the 19-month-old granddaughter of Steve and Victoria Ahlfield of West Salem apparently wandered away from their home and fell into a nearby farm pond.

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Related Topix: West Salem, IL, Richland County, IL, Olney, IL

Wed Apr 15, 2009

The Evansville Courier and Press

Navigation error excuse floats for man who was tardy to court

Jerry Reid, 53, of Parkersburg, Ill., was late for a court appearance in Edwards County Circuit Court at Albion on Tuesday, but it wasn't his fault.

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Related Topix: Parkersburg, IL, Albion, IL, Alton, IL, Burnt Prairie, IL

Tue Mar 24, 2009

Courierpress.com

Alleged working meth lab leads to two arrests

A West Salem man wanted on several warrants was arrested at his home Monday morning.

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Related Topix: West Salem, IL, Wabash County, IL

Fri Feb 27, 2009

Courierpress.com

Repayment orderedin embezzlement plea

The former bookkeeper for Mobile Radio Specialists in Grayville has been sentenced after pleading guilty to embezzling more than $75,000 from her employer.

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Related Topix: Grayville, IL

Sat Feb 21, 2009

Courierpress.com

Believers gathering to rebuild ruined church | Len Wells column

History will repeat itself in Edwards County, Illinois, on March 7, as churches of several denominations join together to help raise the money needed to rebuild the historical Ridge Baptist Church west of ...

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Related Topix: Illinois, Grayville, IL, Albion, IL, Crossville, IL, Bellmont, IL

Fri Feb 13, 2009

Courierpress.com

Illinois judge rejects plea deal for driver in fatal DUI case

By Len Wells Originally published 11:11 a.m., February 13, 2009 Updated 11:11 a.m., February 13, 2009 ALBION, Ill.

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Related Topix: Illinois, Albion, IL, Mount Carmel, IL

Thu Jan 22, 2009

Courierpress.com

Fairfield, Ill., woman has run-in with cops over flags

By Len Wells Originally published 01:52 p.m., January 21, 2009 Updated 01:52 p.m., January 21, 2009 FAIRFIELD, Ill.

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Related Topix: Fairfield, IL

Tue Jan 20, 2009

Courierpress.com

Couple wanted on meth charges since 2006 surrenders to sheriff

A rural West Salem, Ill., couple facing methamphetamine charges surrendered to Edwards County Sheriff Darby Boewe on Monday after nearly three years on the run.

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Related Topix: Drugs, West Salem, IL

Sat Jan 17, 2009

Courierpress.com

Shaking death nets dad 40 years

An Albion man with a lengthy and violent criminal history was sentenced Friday to 40 years in prison for shaking his infant son to death.

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Related Topix: Mount Carmel, IL

Thu Jan 08, 2009

Evansville Courier & Press

Police serve warrant, discover active meth lab

Agents from the Illinois State Police Special Enforcement Group went to the home of a West Salem man Wednesday morning to serve an arrest warrant and discovered a working meth lab.

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Related Topix: West Salem, IL, Richland County, IL, Olney, IL

Sun Dec 28, 2008

Courierpress.com

Flock without a church

Members of the Ridge Baptist Church west of Grayville plan to gather at Ken Landingham's home Sunday morning for a prayer service and to discuss how to move forward after a Christmas morning fire destroyed ...

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Related Topix: Grayville, IL, Fire

Fri Dec 26, 2008

Evansville Courier & Press

Illinois church destroyed in early morning fire

A Christmas morning fire destroyed Ridge Baptist Church west of Grayville. A nearby resident said he drove past the church about 8 a.m. and noticed nothing.

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Related Topix: Fire, Grayville, IL, Albion, IL, Bellmont, IL, Browns, IL

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