Grand Tower NewsLocal news for Grand Tower, IL continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Durbin tours areas of flood damage- March 30, 2008 "This was the eighth flood of record for Rend Lake." By TESA CULLI tesa.culliregister-news.com BENTON - Rend Lake experienced estimated damages of $1.5 million in the recent flooding, and state and Corps of Engineers officials are hoping to receive money from ... via Mt. Vernon Register-Newshttp://www.topix.net/city/grand-tower-il/2008/03/durbin-tours-areas-of-flood-damage?fromrs... Residents Affected by Illinois Flooding Go Home for Now- March 28, 2008 Font Shannon Brackett and her husband Phil moved back into their trailer at Reed Station Mobile Home Park in Carbondale on Saturday and began the process of waiting for the insurance adjusters, for both cars ... via Associated Contenthttp://www.topix.net/city/grand-tower-il/2008/03/residents-affected-by-illinois-flooding-g... Flooding still threatens some Midwest communities- March 26, 2008 "We know more than what to expect" Sitting in a lawn chair on dry land watching floodwaters consume his home a stone's throw away, Dennis Dodson realizes some folks may think it's irrational to live at the confluence of two rivers.'We're kind of a nautical family and like this lifestyle,' he said, looking toward his house that was submerged almost past the garage level. 'There are no victims in this. We know the chance we take, and it's worth it to live here.'As the swollen Meramec River...http://www.topix.net/city/grand-tower-il/2008/03/flooding-still-threatens-some-midwest-com... Midwesterners fight deadly spring floods- March 24, 2008 "I haven't even lifted my computer off the floor in the office" As floodwaters pushed against the Valley Park levee, Tracy Ziegler pushed a cold beer toward one of his customers at Meramec Jack's bar and grill. via Topeka Capital-Journalhttp://www.topix.net/city/grand-tower-il/2008/03/midwesterners-fight-deadly-spring-floods?... Death Toll In Flooding Rises To 17- March 23, 2008 "It's a 100-year event, and it's a 100-year levee" Some people in the Midwest are breathing a sigh of relief, but others are still concerned about rising flood waters brought on by days of heavy rain. via WPTZhttp://www.topix.net/city/grand-tower-il/2008/03/death-toll-in-flooding-rises-to-17?fromrs... Flooding threatens as some rivers keep rising in southern Illinois- March 23, 2008 Flooding still threatens southwestern Illinois. The Illinois Emergency Management Agency says some rivers may not crest until Monday. via WPSD-TV Paducahhttp://www.topix.net/city/grand-tower-il/2008/03/flooding-threatens-as-some-rivers-keep-ri... Governor Urges Voluntary Evacuations in Grand Tower- March 22, 2008 Governor Rod Blagojevich urges pople living in the low-lying areas between the Big Muddy River and Grand Tower to voluntarily evacuate their homes. via KFVS12http://www.topix.net/city/grand-tower-il/2008/03/governor-urges-voluntary-evacuations-in-g... Local Woman Arrested at Pre-School- March 17, 2008 A pre-school Easter party ended in the arrest of a Murphysboro woman. Jessica Walker, 25, has been charged with Criminal Trespassing To Property and Disorderly Conduct. via WSILhttp://www.topix.net/city/grand-tower-il/2008/03/local-woman-arrested-at-pre-school?fromrs... |