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2021 Sturgis Award recipient Helleny’s volunteer efforts help showcase Southern Illinois
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by Pete Rosenbery
CARBONDALE, Ill. When discussing HerrinFesta Italiana, Herrin’s annual weeklong celebration that runs through Memorial Day, it’s hard to not also mention Joey Helleny. The work that Helleny and myriad other volunteers put into running one of the region’s largest and best-known festivals is not only important to Williamson County but Southern Illinois as well.
Helleny, the 2021 Lindell W. Sturgis Memorial Public Service Award recipient, said it’s important to promote the region and Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
Resource page launched for Williamson County residents impacted by flood
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Franklin Mayor Dr. Ken Moore has declared a local state of emergency in response to this past weekendâs flooding.
and last updated 2021-04-01 20:03:06-04
FRANKLIN, Tenn. (WTVF) â Williamson County Emergency Management launched an online resource page for residents who were impacted by last weekend s flooding.
The department said the page will provide consolidated information on debris management, damage reported and connections with volunteer organizations.
Franklin saw the highest amount of rainfall in Middle Tennessee between March 27 and 28 with 8.65 inches recorded. The City of Brentwood was third for the highest rainfall total, with 8.16 inches recorded. More than 55 roads were closed due to the rain and crews rescued at least 76 people from their homes and vehicles across the county.
Local breweries distributed cans of water. Author: Anna Liss-Roy Updated: 8:12 PM CST February 20, 2021
WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Texas Williamson County s Office of Emergency Management formed its own water brigade this weekend to distribute water to communities that have been out of water for days or under a boil water notice, the County said.
The result? Approximately 5,000 gallons of water delivered to those in need, according to Williamson County.
The operation started late Friday night, when the County s Emergency Response Team started identifying water tanks and trucks that were available to carry water and looking for additional tanks in the area to buy.