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DCSO Is Offering Prescription Delivery

February 15th, 2021 by

Sheriff Mark Gober has asked us to announce that his department is offering free prescription pick up and delivery to Drew County residents, due to the ice and snow.

Call the sheriffs office at 367-6211, to make arrangements.

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“White-out” Hits Monticello, Please Stay Home & Be Safe!

February 15th, 2021 by

278 West, looking at 425

425 South, looking towards 278.

Walmart intersection

Ray’s

Western Pines

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Drew Farm Supply Has Generators & Many Other Supplies in Stock

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Drew Central, Monticello & UAM Virtual Classes on Monday

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Ryburn Motor Company

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6-8 Inches of Snowfall, Predicted

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3 Sunday Fires, Actoss Drew County

February 15th, 2021 by

Around 4:30, Sunday afternoon, a home fire occurred on Selma-Collins Road. Collins-Cominto, Selma, Winchester and Tillar fire departments responded, along with Drew County OEM. No one was home at the time of the fire.

At noon, Sunday afternoon this SUV caught fire, just west of Wilmar, while traveling east. Wilmar fire department and OEM responded.

Around 1 AM, Sunday morning, a chimney fire occurred and the sale the community. Damage was limited, due to the quick response of Selma, Winchester and Tillar fire department. Drew County OEM also responded.

Not to imply that any of these fires are related to cold weather conditions, but please be aware that more fires occur during times of inclement weather, due to extra heat being needed inside of homes. Please be careful.

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“Last Call” & Procession for Deputy A.C Simpson – Videos

February 15th, 2021 by

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Sleet & Snow for Today in Updated Forecast

February 14th, 2021 by

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Church Announcement

February 14th, 2021 by

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6 PM Weather Update

February 13th, 2021 by

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Weather Graphics

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Freezing Forecast

February 13th, 2021 by

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Truck Hits Power Pole, Transformer & Pole Land on Truck

February 12th, 2021 by

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Ice, Temps & Trees Continue to Fall

February 12th, 2021 by

This huge tree fell across Highway 425 South, near the overpass, blocking four lanes of traffic, early Thursday afternoon. MPD and ARDOT responded to open the roadway. With more below-freezing temperatures and precipitation forecast, more trees are expected to fall. Please drive safely!

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Friday Forecast- More Freezing Rain

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Wallis Fundraiser for Gavin, Thursday.

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Drew Central, Virtual Class on Friday.

February 12th, 2021 by

Drew Central Schools will continue to provide instruction by the previously scheduled Virtual Learning Days for students on Friday, February 12, and, Monday, February 15.

Pre-K students and staff will resume their normal schedule.

All faculty and staff should report to work on Friday, February 12, at the normal time.

Any changes due to inclement weather overnight, will not be announced until in the morning.

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Crawfish Shack Offering a “Love Bug Special”

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Ryburn Motor Company

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Noon Update – Temperatures, Ice & Trees Continuing to Fall

February 11th, 2021 by

This photo of county workers clearing Plantersville Road, represents many areas of Drew County, this morning.

MLive spoke with County OEM Jesse Griffin a few minutes ago, and he confirmed that temperatures will not get above freezing today, and that more precipitation is expected to fall.

If you must drive, be careful, and prepare for the possibility of power outages, caused by falling trees and limbs.

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