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Monday, September 10, 2018
Rep. Severin Applauds Decision to Help Farmers with “Harvest Emergency”

State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) supports Governor Bruce Rauner’s proclamation to declare a ‘harvest emergency’ to help farmers dealing with rain-related delays get commodities harvested. The decision is meant to…


Tuesday, August 28, 2018
Rep. Severin Fights for $500,000 Grant for Opioid Disorders Pilot Program

State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) announced that Centerstone of Illinois has been awarded a $500,000 grant from the Illinois Department of Human Services/Division of Substance Use Prevention and Recovery. The…


Thursday, August 16, 2018
Rep. Severin Tours Marion High School for National Health Center Week

Watch the full report by clicking here. The Marion Wellness School Health Center welcomed Representative Dave Severin for a tour in honor of National Health Center week as reported by…


Monday, August 13, 2018
Thank you to Our Local Marion Restaurant Owner Who Was Crucial in the Resent Thailand Cave Rescue!

Thank you to Mr. Thanet Natisri, a local Marion restaurant owner, who recently helped save the twelve young soccer players and their coach who were trapped in a remote cave…


Monday, August 13, 2018
“Abraham Lincoln” at FREE Science Series at Rend Lake Visitor Center in Benton

All programs are free and appropriate for visitors of all ages. Children ages 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Unless otherwise stated, programs will be held at…


Thursday, August 9, 2018
School Grants for Field Trips Offered by Target Stores: Deadline to apply is Oct. 1st

It’s become increasingly difficult for schools to fund learning opportunities outside the classroom. To help them out, Target began providing field trip grants in 2007 for accredited K-12 public, private…


Monday, August 6, 2018
Benton American Legion Raises $3,000 for ALS Research

WSIL-TV reported that the Benton American Legion hosted the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge on Saturday. Instead of a bucket, though, those who donated 50 dollars were soaked by a tractor…


Monday, July 30, 2018
Summer Reading Club Deadline Aug. 1st

State Representative Dave Severin’s Summer Reading Club for K-4th Grade is coming to an end for this year. August 1st is the deadline to get your forms returned to the…


Monday, July 30, 2018
Does the State Have Your Money? FREE I-Cash Program Tuesday, July 31st at West Frankfort & Benton

State Rep. Dave Severin (R-Benton) would like to remind residents that the Illinois State Treasurer’s office will be at the West Frankfort Public Library and the Benton Public Library on…


Friday, July 27, 2018
PONY Baseball Colt World Series Comes to Marion, Illinois August 3-8

State Representative Dave Severin is proud to support the Colt World Series coming to southern Illinois in August! “I encourage everyone to come out and support this international event right…