Vienna High School graduation will take place on May 15. The celebration will begin at 5:15 p.m. with the singing of the national anthem, graduation speeches, and the presentation of diplomas, all being broadcast on the school website at http://www.viennahighschool.com/media/livebroadcast. Graduates and their families will line up in their cars, …

On Thursday, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker announced a 30-day extension of a disaster declaration beginning May 1 that includes a continuation of most stay-at-home orders. However, the governor also indicated changes are coming to the new order that will allow some Southern Illinois businesses shuttered by the current ‘non-essential’ business …

Laura Nicole Logsdon, who was charged last week with financial exploitation of an elderly person, has had additional charges filed this week. Logsdon was charged with another count of theft in excess of $500, a Class 3 felony that carries with a it a potential sentence of 2-5 years in …

Southern Seven Health Department (S7HD) confirms two more individuals have recovered from COVID-19 in the Southern Seven region: One is from Pulaski County. The other is from Union County. This brings the total number of recovered individuals, to date, with COVID-19 to 11. Southern Seven confirms six new cases of …

By Jordan McBride With Governor Pritzker ordering all schools to convert to remote learning at the end of March, Johnson County school districts have had to adjust to this unprecedented request. Despite facing logistical challenges and complications on a large scale, faculty, staff and administrators are making sure students have …

As the COVID-19 crisis continues to cause economic hardship for small business owners across the State of Illinois and throughout the United States, Southern Illinois’ legislative delegation are endorsing a new “Southern Illinois Strong” t-shirt fundraising drive. State Senator Dale Fowler (R-Harrisburg) and State Senator Paul Schimpf (R-Waterloo) have joined …

 Southern Seven Health Department (S7HD) confirms four new cases of COVID-19 in the Southern Seven region. A female in her 50’s from Pulaski County, a female in her 40’s from Johnson County, and a male in his 60’s and a male in his 70’s; both from Union County. All persons …

Southern Seven Health Department (S7HD) reports a first case of COVID-19 in Johnson County.  The individual is a male in his 20s and is being isolated. Southern Seven Health Department will report on the number of confirmed positive cases as more cases appear. The number of individuals confirmed, to date, …

From Vienna High School Superintendent Josh Stafford We are looking into various ways to increase internet access to better accommodate remote learning. While I know that we do not have the perfect solution to every question during this time, it is important to make gains and improvements where we can. …

Southern Seven Health Department was notified April 1st of a Massac County resident who tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individual, a female in her 60’s, has been notified. This is the first laboratory confirmed positive of COVID-19 in the southern seven county region. This individual is thought to have …