11-09-2012

 

SINGLE VEHICLE ACCIDENT CLAIMS LIFE OF CASEYVILLE WOMAN

A single-vehicle accident claimed the life of a Caseyville woman Wednesday evening on I-64.  Illinois State Police say Susan McCloud, age 50, was traveling west on I-64 and exited onto the Illinois Route 111 exit ramp at around 6:15 p.m.  McCloud lost control of the 1999 GMC pickup she was driving and it left the roadway to the left, over-turning several times.  McCloud was ejected from the vehicle. She was transported St. Louis University Hospital where she was pronounced dead.  There were no passengers in the truck and no other vehicles involved in the accident. 

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CAR FIRE ON STUBBLEFIELD ROAD

Pocahontas-Old Ripley Firefighters responded Thursday, at 4:01 p.m., to a report of a car fire on Stubblefield Road south of Greenville that was spreading to a home.  Greenville and Smithboro Firefighters also responded to provide mutual aid.  According to the Greenville report, when Greenville Fire Personnel arrived, only the car was on fire and they helped extinguish the car fire.  Firefighters were on the scene about 35 minutes.

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NEW BRICK LOCATOR TO BE UNVEILED ON VETERANS DAY

Finding the bricks of loved ones has become increasingly difficult at the Bond County Veterans Memorial. The memorial crossed the 1,000 brick level this year and a new brick locator is being unveiled at Sunday’s Veterans Day ceremony.  Tony Koonce said the locator table will make it easier for people to find their bricks when they visit the memorial and bricks will be listed in alphabetical order.  Tony said when they first started, he knew where most of the bricks were.  However, with the larger number of bricks, it will be easier for them to direct visitors to the locator table.  Since Veterans Day is on Sunday this year, the ceremony begins at 2:00 p.m. to allow for church attendance.

AMEREN FIXES BROKEN POWER POLE NEAR GREENVILLE HIGH SCHOOL

BREAK-IN AT THREE COUNTY WATER DISTRICT

A break-in at the Three County Water District building occurred October 21 and the Madison County Sheriff’s Department is hoping public information will help solve the case.  According to the sheriff’s department, the Three County Water District building in New Douglas was broken into around 3:30 a.m.  Forced entry was made and electronic and computer equipment was taken.  A white male suspect was seen in the area in a white Ford pickup.  The suspect was described as having a brown goatee.  Anyone with information is asked to call the Madison County Sheriff’s Department at 692-4433.

GREENVILLE HIGH SCHOOL VETERANS DAY CELEBRATION

Greenville High School will honor Veterans at a celebration in the high school gym Friday, November 9, at 9:00 a.m. Principal Wendy Porter told WGEL all veterans and their spouses are invited to attend the annual Veteran’s Day assembly. Jennifer Dannaman and a group of student volunteers have been working on a program which will include a guest speaker, musical selections, and introductions of all attending Veterans.  For more information about the assembly, call the high school at 664-1370.

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COMMUNITY AWARENESS EXPO

Saturday, November 10, a Community Awareness Expo will showcase some of the many organizations and services Bond County has to offer.  Heather Fuchs said the Expo is part of their Senior Project at Greenville College.  The event is at the Greenville First Christian Church, from 9:00 a.m. - noon and will help people learn about and benefit from the many groups and organizations in our area. Organizations participating include MOPS, the Bond County Health Department, the Bond County Senior Center, the Bond County Sheriff’s Department, and others.  For more information, call Heather at 217-313-1216.