9-30-2009

OPEN HOUSE AT NEW HEALTH DEPARTMENT BUILDING TODAY

 

The Bond County Health Department has moved into the new building and is inviting you in for a visit.  The open house is today from 2:00 - 6:00 p.m. There will be tours of the new building. The new building is located on South Fourth Street.

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FIVE BURGLARIES FROM MOTOR VEHICLES IN HIGHLAND THIS WEEK

 

According to information from the Highland Police Department, five motor vehicles have been burglarized this week, three reported Monday, and two Tuesday.  Thieves look for unlocked vehicles and take specific items.  Usually loose change and smaller items are not taken.  Items such as GPS devices, CD players, etc. are the targets.  Not only are cars parked on the street being targeted, but also those in carports.  Police encourage you to take some precautions and lock your car doors.

DOWNED POWER LINES CAUSES POWER OUTAGES

 

City workers, Greenville Firemen and Ameren crews worked at several locations that had power outages Monday afternoon. The first power loss was on Ward Street and was caused by a split tree that gave way during the high winds. The second outage was on Killarney Street. The outage on Killarney only caused street light outages, but several residences were left without power during the Ward Street outage. Currently all power has been restored.

GREENVILLE WOMEN'S CLUB 2009 AWARDS

 

The Greenville Women's Club recognizes various businesses, institutions and individuals with their 2009 awards.  Receiving Hometown Pride awards are Pepin's Country Store, Wayne's Produce and Meat Market, Dan & Cindy Daum, and Tom Hentz.  Service to the Community awards go to Dave Willey, Frank Watson and Christina McKinney from FCI Greenville and Appreciation awards to Kaskaskia College, American Farm Heritage Museum, and Bob Wiedenhoeft.