North Egypt News

Said Sen. Mike Shirkey (R-Clarklake), the new Senate majority leader: “If Michigan is going to improve and maintain its roads, waterworks and other critical infrastructure, it needs innovation.

EWING TOWNSHIP: Townships Shouldn’t See Dissolving Interlocal Agreements as a Failure

After more than 30 years, the Grand Traverse Rural Fire Department—comprised of 10 townships—parted ways.

FRANKLIN HOSPITAL: Our elf “Frankie” is Here for His annual Christmas Visit

We are in the Christmas spirit at Franklin Hospital!

CITY OF MT. VERNON: Sounds of Christmas - Cedarhurst Choral Project

Cedarhurst, December 23, 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. Come enjoy a delightful selection of Christmas music both sacred and secular from Silent Night to the Grinch.

CITY OF MT. VERNON: Party with Roadhouse

Santa's Cottage, December 22, 3 p.m. - 7 p.m. We are celebrating the last Saturday before Christmas by throwing a party with Santa's Cottage.

THE CITY OF WEST FRANKFORT POLICE DEPARTMENT: Boil Order is Lifted

The boil order has been lifted for the following area

THE CITY OF WEST FRANKFORT POLICE DEPARTMENT: Petition Packets Available

Petition packets for candidates who wish to run for Mayor or City Commissioner in the April 2, 2019, consolidated election are available at the City Clerk’s Office in the City of West Frankfort City Hall, 110 N.

Statewide test results: 70 percent of Frankfort Intermediate failed English language arts

About 30 percent of Frankfort Intermediate School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2018 and 70 percent of students failed.

92.3 percent of Christopher teachers stay put; average earns $52,354.92 per year

More than 92.3 percent of teachers stay at Christopher Elementary School year to year, according to the 2018 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Benton Grade School 5-8 reports 12% truancy rate

The truancy rate at Benton Grade School 5-8 fell to 12 percent during the 2017-18 school year, according to a North Egypt News analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

Frankfort Community High School reports 22% truancy rate

The truancy rate at Frankfort Community High School rose to 22 percent during the 2017-18 school year, according to a North Egypt News analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

Statewide test results: 50 percent of Farrington students failed math

About 50 percent of Farrington Elementary School students passed annual math assessments in 2018 and half of students failed.

Statewide test results: 67 percent of Field failed English language arts

About 33 percent of Field Elementary School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2018 and 67 percent of students failed.

Statewide test results: 77 percent of Woodlawn students failed math

About 23 percent of Woodlawn Grade School students passed annual math assessments in 2018 and 77 percent of students failed.

Denning Elementary School reports 3% truancy rate

The truancy rate at Denning Elementary School fell to 3 percent during the 2017-18 school year, according to a North Egypt News analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

Frankfort Intermediate School reports 12% truancy rate

The truancy rate at Frankfort Intermediate School rose to 12 percent during the 2017-18 school year, according to a North Egypt News analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

2 Illinois offenders paroled in zip code 62816 in 2nd quarter of 2018