MT. VERNON, IL (December 29, 2020) – Patty Robertson, RN – Inpatient Rehabilitation, with SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital – Mt. Vernon, was recently honored with the DAISY Lifetime Achievement Award for extraordinary nursing. The DAISY Lifetime Achievement award recognizes nurses who have devoted their lives and careers to the compassionate care of others. Nurses
CARBONDALE – Two men are facing charges in connection with an armed robbery that happened late Monday night in the 700 block of North Giant City Road in Carbondale. According to Carbondale Police, the victim reported a black male suspect displayed a handgun and then stole cash from the business. Through the officers’ investigation, and
BENTON – A southern Illinois basketball coaching icon will be laid to rest today in Benton. A private family service for 87-year-old Rich Herrin will be held at the Morton and Johnston Funeral Home in Benton. Immediately following at 1 p.m., a graveside service will be held at Masonic and Odd Fellows Cemetery in Benton
MARION – The Marion Police Department will be getting a new K-9. At Monday night’s Marion City Council meeting, the council discussed and approved the purchase of a new K9 for $13,600 using drug fund monies. In other business, Police Chief David Fitts presented the Dispatcher of the Year Award to Holly Newlin, Officer of
CARBONDALE – Carbondale Police are investigating a report of shots fired in the 500 block of South Beverage Street late Friday night. According to a press release, officers learned unknown suspects shot at a vehicle causing damage to the victim’s vehicle. No injuries have been reported as a result of the incident. There is not
