Old Shawneetown NewsLocal news for Old Shawneetown, IL continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Flooding Evacuates Town- March 30, 2008 "Once people start getting back into their homes, that's where you're going to see the big influx of need. They'll find all the cleaning they have. Laundry detergent is very important then and cleaning supplies." About ten families homes are flooded out, and others are being forced to evacuate. via WEHT-TV Evansvillehttp://www.topix.net/city/old-shawneetown-il/2008/03/flooding-evacuates-town?fromrss=1 Unwanted visitor threatens to submerge small IL town- March 28, 2008 "To keep from ruining our appliance and things." A southern Illinois town is nearly under water. Nearly every home in Old Shawneetown, which is just across the Ohio River from Union County, Kentucky, is threatened. via WFIE-TV Evansvillehttp://www.topix.net/city/old-shawneetown-il/2008/03/unwanted-visitor-threatens-to-submerg... Southern Illinois town vigilant as river rises and more rain possible- March 26, 2008 A southeast Illinois village's worries are rising along with the Ohio River. Residents in Gallatin County's Old Shawneetown are watching the river closely before its expected crest on Thursday. via KWQC-TV Davenporthttp://www.topix.net/city/old-shawneetown-il/2008/03/southern-illinois-town-vigilant-as-ri... Shawneetown Prepares For Flooding- March 24, 2008 The Friday morning reading at Old Shawneetown was 42 feet and the forecast has stayed the same of 49.5 feet on Thursday March 27th. via WSILhttp://www.topix.net/city/old-shawneetown-il/2008/03/shawneetown-prepares-for-flooding?fro... Communities Along Ohio River Brace For More Flooding- March 22, 2008 Floodwaters continue to rise across the Midwest. Communities up and down the Ohio River are bracing for a rough weekend. via WPSD-TV Paducahhttp://www.topix.net/city/old-shawneetown-il/2008/03/communities-along-ohio-river-brace-fo... |