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Terminix donates to food pantry

A Benton business has taken a "clean-up" idea and turned it into a "let's help" promotion.
Submitted by Steven Browning Oct 17, 2019 2:48 PM
Union Sportsmen's Alliance honors Benton's Hobbie as LiUNA Conservation Steward of the Year

The Union Sportsmen's Alliance (USA) has honored Jim Hobbie of Benton of the Laborers' International Union of North America (LiUNA) Local 773 with the 2019 LiUNA Conservation Steward of the Year Award.
Submitted by Dan Johnson Oct 17, 2019 2:48 PM
Perfect weather greets Wine and Art Fest

With near perfect fall weather gracing southern Illinois both Saturday and Sunday, it's not surprising that the crowd numbers were good both days this past weekend at the Illinois Wine and Art Festival held on the grounds of the Southern Illinois Artisan Center located between Interstate 57 and Rend Lake near Whittington.
BY CEASAR MARAGNI Oct 17, 2019 2:49 PM
Benton VFW 2671 to hold annual Buddy Poppy Days

Members of Benton Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2671 and its Auxiliary will be taking donations for Buddy poppies on the Benton Public Square and at Walmart Friday and Saturday, Oct. 18 and Oct. 19.
SUBMITTED BY JOHN METZGER Oct 17, 2019 2:48 PM
Severin announces 'Backpacks for Buddies' drive

State Representative Dave Severin has announced a three-month drive to collect 'go' bags for children facing emergency family situations and being placed in foster care.
BY JOHN HOMAN Oct 9, 2019 1:01 PM
Illinois Lottery launches Ticket for the Cure Specialty game has raised more than $13 million in the fight against breast cancer

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and the Illinois Lottery has launched the newest edition of the Carolyn Adams Ticket for the Cure instant game, which helps raise funds in support of the fight against breast cancer in Illinois.
SUBMITTED BY JESSICA PEREZ Oct 9, 2019 1:01 PM
Fall Fish Fry attracts hundreds

St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Benton's annual Fall Fish Fry proved to be very popular again this year when another large crowd showed up to support the event held in the church gym this past weekend.
By Ceasar Maragni Oct 9, 2019 12:46 PM
Grant funds yield new patrol vehicle

The Franklin County Sheriff's Office recently received a new patrol vehicle purchased with grant funding from the United States Department of Agriculture-Rural Development.
Submitted by Dava Lewis Oct 2, 2019 12:54 PM
St. Joseph's annual fish fry is Friday

Church members are preparing for the 14th-annual Fish Fry at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Benton.
SUBMITTED BY DAVE COOPER Oct 2, 2019 12:54 PM
Infinity Tool MFG donates $10k to RLC

Infinity Tool MFG, a Benton business focused on the manufacture of rock drilling consumables, including PDC bits and PDC reamers, made an investment in the area's future, presenting the Rend Lake College Machining Program with a generous $10,000 donation.
By Reece Rutland Oct 2, 2019 12:54 PM

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