A National Weather Service damage survey and analysis by structural engineering experts found that an EF-4 tornado damage occurred in southern Williamson County on Friday, May 16.
Donnie W. Hurford, age 80 years, a resident of Vienna, Ill., passed away Thursday morning, May 15, 2025, at 3:13 a.m., at Hillview Senior Living and Rehabilitation Center in Vienna.
Ruthanne Carter Young
Born: Wednesday, March 11, 1942.
Died: Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024.
William D. “Billy” Burkeen Jr., beloved father, devoted outdoorsman, and lifelong friend to many, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his family on Friday, May 16, 2025.
The U.S. Forest Service is preparing to welcome an influx of visitors to the Shawnee National Forest in Southern Illinois for the 2025 recreation season.
The retirement of the police chief and a major water system project were on the agenda at last week’s regular meeting of the Anna City Council.
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