Macomb Fire Department responded to 291 calls in 2016, according to data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System obtained by the West Central Reporter.
New Salem Fire Protection District responded to 10 calls in 2016, according to data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System obtained by the West Central Reporter.
Blandinsville-Hire Fire Protection District responded to three calls in 2016, according to data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System obtained by the West Central Reporter.
Bushnell Fire Protection District responded to 22 calls in 2016, according to data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System obtained by the West Central Reporter.
Industry Fire Protection District responded to 17 calls in 2016, according to data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System obtained by the West Central Reporter.
Athletes in Action tracks players with ties to communities within the West Central Reporter coverage area as they compete at the collegiate level. The following football players will compete during the week of Oct. 15 to Oct. 21.
Galesburg graduate Jonathan Mixon had 27 rushing yards, one touchdown run, five rush attempts and one tackle in Southern Ill. Salukis football's 42-7 loss Oct. 14 to the Illinois St. Redbirds at Saluki Stadium.
Greenville graduate Cameron Walter had 48 rushing yards, one touchdown run and 10 rush attempts in Southern Ill. Salukis football's 42-7 loss Oct. 14 to the Illinois St. Redbirds at Saluki Stadium.
Salem Fire Protection District responded to 90 calls in 2016, according to data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System obtained by the West Central Reporter.
Patoka Fire Protection District responded to two calls in 2016, according to data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System obtained by the West Central Reporter.
Sandoval Fire Protection District responded to 32 calls in 2016, according to data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System obtained by the West Central Reporter.
Outraged over the recent 32 percent state income tax hike, retired Army Sgt. Joshua Griffith has launched his Republican campaign for state representative with a pledge of making a difference for the people of the 93rd District.