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Work to Begin on US 45 Between Flora and Louisville
The Illinois Department of Transportation has announced the replacement of two box culverts on U.S. 45 in Clay County that will take place just north of Persimmon Drive (600N) and just south of Hickory Hills Lane (700N). Work begins Monday, June 24. To complete the box culvert replacements, only local...
COVID-CANCER MEMORIAL RIDE THIS WEEKEND IN OLNEY
(OLNEY) All are invited to the “Covid-Cancer Memorial Ride” coming up tomorrow with the proceeds raised from the event going towards a scholarship for low-income families, in honor of Bayley and Bryson Walker, the 20 and 13 year old sister and brother that lost their lives after being struck by a vehicle along U.S. Route 50 in Clay County in late October 2023. Sign up for the Memorial Ride starts at 9:00 tomorrow morning at The Eagles in Olney with a $10 entry fee per vehicle. Leaving The Eagles then at 10:00, there will be four stops at Moonshine, Chasers, Dozer’s, and Johnny’s Picker Lounge, before returning to The Eagle in Olney for a fundraising dinner, auction, and live entertainment. If questions, call 354-0218.
Clay County Board Holds Meeting Tuesday
The Clay County Board held their regular meeting Tuesday at the Courthouse in Louisville. The Board heard reports from the Claims Committee and also heard from Tammy Byers with the Clay County Health Department, who reported an increase in funding. She also gave details on the FY2025 Budget, and asked the Board to approve re-appointments of Dr. Mike Klingler, Chris Boyd, Cathy Croy and Dr. Scott Suntrup to the Board of Health. The Board approved the appointments and budget.
Methamphetamine Delivery Investigation Leads To Two Arrests
From the Clay County Sheriff’s Office Facebook Page:. On June 11, 2024, Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) Southeastern Illinois Drug Task Force (SEIDTF) conducted a narcotics investigation that resulted in the illicit delivery of methamphetamine. ISP, DCI, SEIDTF and Clay County Sheriff’s Office and K-9 Unit made contact with suspect(s) at a residence in Louisville.
Clay County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Burglary Suspect In Ingraham
From the Clay County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page:. On June 6, 2024, the Clay County Sheriff’s Office took a report of a burglary at a business in Ingraham. It was discovered that unknown person(s) had entered the business without authority and stole equipment and tools valued at approximately $3,250.
Flora woman arrested on felony meth and fentanyl charges
CLAY COUNTY — A 32-year-old Flora woman was arrested on felony drug charges over the weekend after Clay County Sheriff’s deputies stopped a vehicle she was driving and reportedly discovered a large amount of meth and fentanyl. According to the Clay County Sheriff’s Office, Brittany N. Highsmith was...
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