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News from March 2024

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What was largest nursing home in White County as of Q4 2023?

By SE Illinois News | Mar 1, 2024

Boasting an overall rating of five, Wabash Senior Living and Rehabilitation was the largest nursing home in White County during the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Farm subsidies plummet in 2021 across cities in Saline County

By SE Illinois News | Mar 1, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Saline County received $5 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Wayne County had the cheapest diesel in week ending Feb. 24

By SE Illinois News | Mar 1, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Wayne County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 24, according to GasBuddy.com.

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$15,661 in Countywide Sales Tax collected in December 2023 for Edwards County

By SE Illinois News | Mar 1, 2024

In December 2023, Edwards County saw an increase in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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March is National Reading Month

By SE Illinois News | Mar 1, 2024

In honor of National Reading Month, which is celebrated in March, Americans young and old are encouraged to dive into the world of books. The month was chosen to coincide with the birthday of Dr. Seuss, a beloved author of children's stories."According to experts, reading comprehension is an important factor in educational and professional growth. Consistent reading has been shown to improve memory, cognitive function, and vocabulary," stated the experts. They emphasized that initiatives like National Reading Month are crucial, especially as youth reading scores are...

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Edwards County residents rank 86th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois for December 2023

By SE Illinois News | Mar 1, 2024

Edwards County residents paid $84,825 in sales taxes, ranking 86th in total sales taxes paid per county in December 2023.

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2021-22 School Year Attendance: Gallatin County districts suffered a truancy rate of 14.9%

By SE Illinois News | Mar 1, 2024

Gallatin County districts saw a truancy rate of 14.9% in the 2021-22 school year, lower than the state average.

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Jasper Community Consolidated School District #17 Board of Education met February 22

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Mar 1, 2024

Jasper Community Consolidated School District #17 Board of Education met 6 p.m. Thursday, February 22.