Tuesday, May 21 2013 5:53 PM EDT2013-05-21 21:53:31 GMT
A fire in Oran destroyed a 2-story house on Tuesday morning. According to the Oran Fire Department, it happened at 4:05 a.m. at 907 highway W, which is right in the middle of town. Firefighters
No one was living in the home at the time of the time. Fire crews tell Heartland News that the family had just moved out.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 3:37 PM EDT2013-05-21 19:37:02 GMT
Emergency crews responded to the scene of a head-on crash on Highway 61 near Fruitland.
Emergency crews responded to the scene of a head-on crash on Highway 61 near Fruitland.
HARRISBURG, IL (KFVS) -
The New Year is going to ring in some changes for people living in rural areas of Saline County.
The Harrisburg city council has decided to no longer provide fire protection to people outside the city limits starting in July 2013.
"It's a question of finances. It's also a question of safety," said Harrisburg Mayor Eric Gregg. "Our major concern if for the citizens of Harrisburg who pay for the fire service. We're very concerned about the county, I want to make sure everyone is clear on that. And we hope that we can come to a resolution with the county on how to move forward. And make sure everyone is protected."
In years past, the city's fire department has handled rural fires. But now, the cost of doing so is more than the department can bear.
But, some people who live out in the county, and have relied of the Harrisburg Fire Department in the past, wonder what will happen to them in the future.
"That kind of broadsides me. I don't understand where we're supposed to get fire protection," said Greg Lewis. "Our insurance rates are going to go up. And who will we call if we have a fire?"
Harrisburg's Mayor Eric Gregg tells Heartland News that he hopes this will open discussion between the city and county leaders to form a rural fire protection district.
The fire department currently chargeslandowners outside the city limits $2,000 per fire call.
And Mayor Gregg points out that Saline County, is one of only a handful of counties in the State of Illinois that currently don't have an active fire protection district.
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Tuesday, May 21 2013 12:50 PM EDT2013-05-21 16:50:22 GMT
MOORE, OK (RNN) – In one of the few positive stories to come from the deadly tornadoes in Oklahoma, an elderly woman was reunited with a four-legged friend she thought was dead. Barbara Garcia, a resident
Elderly resident Barbara Garcia frantically called for her dog after the tornado had leveled her house, but with no success.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 11:17 AM EDT2013-05-21 15:17:00 GMT
People affected by the massive tornado that killed at least 51 people and destroyed parts of Oklahoma still do not know where their loved ones are, but many of them are using social media to find out.
People affected by the massive tornado that killed at least 51 people and destroyed parts of Oklahoma still do not know where their loved ones are, but many are using social media to find out.
Monday, May 20 2013 9:30 PM EDT2013-05-21 01:30:20 GMT
A stop on a roadtrip turned one traveler's trip into a nightmare that lasted more than a month.. It happened in Marston, when Debbie Vallejo let her dog, Slick, go to the bathroom at Pilot's.
A stop on a roadtrip turned one traveler's trip into a nightmare that lasted more than a month.. It happened in Marston, when Debbie Vallejo let her dog, Slick, go to the bathroom at Pilot's.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 5:53 PM EDT2013-05-21 21:53:31 GMT
A fire in Oran destroyed a 2-story house on Tuesday morning. According to the Oran Fire Department, it happened at 4:05 a.m. at 907 highway W, which is right in the middle of town. Firefighters
No one was living in the home at the time of the time. Fire crews tell Heartland News that the family had just moved out.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 5:00 PM EDT2013-05-21 21:00:58 GMT
Residents in tornado-stricken Moore, OK, await news on missing love ones Tuesday, a day after a massive tornado devastated the city, killing at least 51. Rescuers worked all night, with particular attention
The tornado, with winds up to 200 mph, cut a 20-mile stretch as wide as two miles through the Oklahoma City metro area. The medical examiner's office reported 24 people died, including nine children.
(Source: Saline County SO)
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