*BOIL WATER ORDER*
The Benton Water Department would like to alert customers of a boil water advisory for the following areas:
All of Enterprise Street
All of Lamberson Street
South Stotlar Street from Webster Street south
All of Elizabeth Street
And any other customer without water. The boil water order is in effect until otherwise noted.
We apologize for any inconvenience!
Boil Water order for parts of SW Benton
July 20, 2017 By Leave a Comment
Cooling centers in the region
July 19, 2017 By Leave a Comment
by Steve Dunford
As long as the heat wave lasts, I will pass on any emergency information on a timely basis.
I would appreciate any information that you might have. Over the last few months, and especially during the flooding in late April, the citizens of the county has trusted franklincounty-news.com to be a reliable source of information in the county.
The site has good numbers in the Jefferson, Williamson, Perry, Hamilton and Saline counties as well now. Franklin County will be the top priority, but I will start sharing info from those counties as well.
Please contact me at 513-1274, 937-0253, send me a message on Facebook or email me at sdunford1970@hotmail.com
FRANKLIN COUNTY:
BENTON
City Hall – 8:00 to 5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday
Benton Fire Department
Benton Community Building
SESSER
City Hall – Please use the police entrance
CHRISTOPHER
First Baptist Church is hosting their summer meal program, free for kids 18 and under. For adults the cost is $3. The time is 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. You are welcome to come and cool off.
Benton Police donate to Immanuel Helping Hands program
July 18, 2017 By Leave a Comment
Representatives from the Benton Police Department donate Spaghetti to the Immanuel Baptist Church Hands Food programs. (From the Immanuel Baptist Church Facebook page)
Benton Council nixes Harrison mural painting
July 14, 2017 By Leave a Comment
http://www.bentoneveningnews.com/news/20170712/benton-council-nixes-harrison-mural-painting
BENTON, IL – (Rick Hayes, Benton News. Please Click on the link for the full story. Here is an excerpt below.)
Reasoning that it has no economic benefit to the city, Benton City Council members on Monday nixed the idea of a proposed Beatles-themed mural near Interstate 57.
John Cerney of Salinas, Calif., had entertained the idea of painting the 16-foot mural depicting George Harrison and his fans on city-owned property between airport property and the interstate.
“He chose Benton to donate his art for one year. He chooses somewhere across the country every year,” Rachel Gartner, the city’s public information coordinator, said at a council meeting two weeks ago. “He is interested in the story behind George Harrison visiting his sister (Louise) here.”
CASA of Franklin County to host first annual Father Daughter dance
July 13, 2017 By Leave a Comment
by Steve Dunford
BENTON, IL – CASA of Franklin County will host their first annual Father-Daughter dance on Saturday, August 5th at the Benton Civic Center. The dance will be from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
CASA or Court Appointed Special Advocates, are there for abused and neglected children in court cases, especially to testify on their behalf. This is a organization I strongly believe in.
I talked with Robin Frailey, the coordinator of the event. She said it does not have to be the father as the escort. It could be a special man in a young lady’s life such as an uncle, grandfather etc.
The long time Akin Grade School teacher is busier than ever in her retirement years. She told me that over 40 business in the county have helped monetarily, and there are some great things to bid on in a silent auction that night. The items are shared below.
There will be a cotton candy machine and drinks that night for the young ladies. There will be guy food as well. There will be a live DJ that evening.
Tickets are $40.00 for a father/daughter, and $10.00 for each additional child. You can obtain tickets by calling CASA of Franklin County at 438-0608, or calling Robin at 218-2805. You can also visit their website at http://www.casafranklincounty.org/. All tickets will be in advance.
I would like to encourage all you fathers to give a special young lady a treat that night, and help a good cause.
Silent auction items
Pyramid Players to celebrate 40-year mark
July 13, 2017 By Leave a Comment
http://www.bentoneveningnews.com/news/20170712/pyramid-players-to-celebrate-40-year-mark
BENTON, IL – (Holly Kee, Benton News. Please click on the link for the full story above. Here is an excerpt below. Civic Center image from the City of Benton Website)
When a small group from Benton staged “Godspell” in 1977, they had no idea that a tradition was born that would continue for the next 40 years.
“We took what we loved to do and just ran with it,” says Brian Summers, one of the group that became Pyramid Players.
In its 40-year run, the group has produced an astonishing number of kids who have gone on to making a living in the entertainment industry. That group includes performers, teachers and technical crew.
Benton Fire Department to provide secondary ambuance service
July 12, 2017 By Leave a Comment
From the Benton Fire Department
Benton Residents, we are happy to inform you that we have received our blessings from IDPH and the men are trained and licensed to begin providing you with another critical service, a secondary Ambulance service. We are currently on track to begin this long awaited service at 8:00 a.m. Monday, July 17th.
As always, 911 is your go to for an emergency. We thank you for all the support you have shown us, the men are excited to raise the level of service we provide you, the taxpayer in your time of need.
