Central Dispatch of West Franklin County

06/21/2023

Today June 20, 2023

Members of the Coello FD were called mutual aid to the Village of Valier for female 35 weeks pregnant giving birth. Upon arrival members found the mother who had given birth to a baby girl.

Capt./Paramedic Jeremy Parke began assessing and caring for the baby and upon the arrival of AMR continued to stay with the baby and continue care while awaiting Air Evac arrival.

Chief/ First Responder Ron Little and Asst. Chief/ First Responder Ron Davis initiated care to the mother and remained with her while awaiting additional AMR unit.

Both mother and baby were eventually transported to awaiting Air Evac units and flown to Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon. This was done out of precaution due to the sudden home birth and for the safety of both mom and baby. Neither mom or baby were in any danger as a result of the birth.

We are pleased to say that Taytum Faye Pitchford was born June 20, 2023 at approx 00:05hrs. Both mom and baby are perfect and doing fine and remain in the hospital with no complications.

Congrats to mom and dad and family, including proud grandpa and Sesser FPD Chief Michael Rasnic on the birth of this beautiful baby girl. We can’t wait to see her again.

This post was made with the consent of the baby’s mother.

05/07/2023

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The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Southeastern Perry County in south central Illinois... Southwestern Jefferson County in south central ...

04/15/2023

Update: All phone lines are functioning properly at this time.

Central Dispatch of West Franklin County is experiencing phone line issues on incoming seven-digit lines. Please utilize 618-439-8132 to reach Central Dispatch for non-emergency calls until further notice. 911 emergency lines are not affected.

04/04/2023

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Monthly Outdoor Siren Test Postponed

Outdoor warning sirens throughout Franklin County will not be tested tomorrow April 4, 2023.

02/12/2023

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11/13/2022

Attention City of Benton - City Hall residents:

The city is currently working to repair a water main break, leaving most residents without water. No estimate is available at this time of how long repairs will take.

09/24/2022

The Franklin County Highway Department has announced starting Monday September 26th, Creek Nation Blacktop will be reduced to one lane for asphalt paving. The project should take about 30 days.

05/01/2022

The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Northern Williamson County in southern Illinois... Northeastern Jackson County in southern Illinois... Southern Franklin County in south central Illinois... * Until 1000 PM CDT. * At 924 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Hurst, or near Carterville, moving east at 35 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. * This severe thunderstorm will be near... Carterville around 930 PM CDT. Herrin, Zeigler, Crainville and Energy around 935 PM CDT. Other locations in the path of this severe thunderstorm include Marion, West Frankfort, Johnston City, Pittsburg and Thompsonville. This includes Interstate 57 in Illinois between Mile Markers 55 and 68.