West Salem NewsLocal news for West Salem, IL continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Earthquake almost stablizes toppling eatery- May 31, 2008 The Village Cafe rode out the April 18 earthquake that put this Edwards County community of around 1,100 squarely in the glare of the national media.http://www.topix.net/city/west-salem-il/2008/05/earthquake-almost-stablizes-toppling-eater... Can animals warn us of impending doom- May 22, 2008 Q: Songbirds began to sing outside my bedroom window around five minutes before the recent earthquake.http://www.topix.net/city/west-salem-il/2008/05/can-animals-warn-us-of-impending-doom?from... Interim ambulance director named- May 20, 2008 An interim administrator has been named to oversee the operation of the Edwards County Ambulance service after the former director abruptly resigned last week.http://www.topix.net/city/west-salem-il/2008/05/interim-ambulance-director-named?fromrss=1 Quake damage likely to delay opening of swimming pool- May 18, 2008 "There's a 3-foot section of concrete that has crumbled to the point that the reinforcing steel bars are showing." Damage from last month's 5.2 magnitude earthquake likely will delay the normal Memorial Day weekend opening of the Fairfield municipal swimming pool. via Evansville Courier & Presshttp://www.topix.net/city/west-salem-il/2008/05/quake-damage-likely-to-delay-opening-of-sw... Small earthquake shakes Missouri; no reports of damage- May 5, 2008 Residents are waking up to an earthquake in St. Louis County, Mo. There are no reports of damage from the early morning temblor. via KARE-TV Minneapolishttp://www.topix.net/city/west-salem-il/2008/05/small-earthquake-shakes-missouri-no-report... Green Eyes On: When the Earth Trembles- May 4, 2008 "Right, the public needs to be educated and apathy needs to be abolished. Rewarding Americans for their bad driving habits and making it easier for ..." Chris said: "High and accelerating gas prices are the best thing for the environment because the financial stress caused by the high prices will force Americans..." read slimfender said: "Yes Please! I'm ... via Treehuggerhttp://www.topix.net/city/west-salem-il/2008/05/green-eyes-on-when-the-earth-trembles?from... |