Salem Water announced at 3:08 p.m. that there is a broken water main in the Lake Norrell area. Due to this break, all customers in the Lake Norrell area will either have no water or low water pressure until the repair is complete.
Residents bag pile of litter at Lake Norrell Saturday; Enter the Squatch contest to win a mesh river bag
A group of local residents were tired of people leaving trash behind at Lake Norrell, so they got up early on Saturday and did something about it. Heather Wood of Benton contacted us on Friday after seeing a comment on the MySaline Facebook page about trash in the lake’s recreation area. Many locals call it […]
Boil Order LIFTED for these water customers in Lake Norrell area
UPDATE JUN 18 2020 THIS BOIL ORDER HAS BEEN LIFTED PREVIOUSLY JUN 17 2020 The Department of Health announces a “Boil Water” Notice by Salem Water Association for the connections starting at 4450 Lake Norrell Road and extending north to all connections surrounding Lake Norrell. This will include N. Lake Norrell Dr., W. Lake Dr., […]
See Meal Schedules for Saline County Schools
So far, we have Benton and Bryant Schools listed here. If you have an update, email it to [email protected]. Benton Schools will resume grab and go meals on Monday, March 23rd through Friday, March 27th, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will be a sack lunch and also a breakfast meal to be used […]
Reisma to Run for JP in Lake Norrell/Avilla Area
April Reisma is running for Justice of the Peace in District 4, the Lake Norrell/Avilla area. Her campaign announcement and bio follows: April Reisma of the Avilla community has filed with the Democratic Party of Saline County to run for the Justice of the Peace District 4 position up for election in November of 2020. […]
Justice of the Peace’s Lake Norrell home burns Christmas Eve overnight
UPDATE DEC 27, 2019 There is a fund set up for expenses related to the fire. If you would like to donate, go to any First Security Bank and donate to “Barbara Howell House Fire.” If you have cold weather clothing/coats/shoes to donate, they need size small or 4 and size large/XL or 12. Shoe […]
Howell announced bid for 9th term as Justice of the Peace
Justice of the Peace Barbara Howell announced that she is seeking her 9th term on the Saline County Quorum Court, representing District 4 in Northeast Saline County which includes 137 square miles. Mrs. Howell has worked on the following committees: Finance & Personnel, Public Works and Human Resource Committee and Budget Committee. “I have enjoyed […]
Lake Norrell Theft Suspect Didn’t Get Far in Stolen Truck
Saline County Sheriff’s Office Deputies responded to a call on Salem Road, Friday, October 26th, for a report of a male that was breaking into cars parked at residences. When they arrived in the area, they located the suspect, Shaun Eddings, age 39, in a stolen pickup truck behind one of the residences. When confronted, […]
Lake Norrell FD to Host Fish Fry Fundraiser with Live Auction Sept 22
The Lake Norrell Fire District is hosting a fish fry and live auction to benefit the Volunteer Fire Department. They are looking for donations of cakes, pies and cookies to serve at the dinner. Bring them to the event when you come. It’s Saturday, September 22nd from 5-7pm at the Department. Call Barb Howell for […]
Body Found at Lake Norrell Thursday
UPDATE JULY 13, 2018 Updated Release from the SCSO with corrected name: Yesterday evening at 7:50 p.m., a call was dispatched for an unattended death near Lake Norrell. When Saline County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) deputies arrived, a body was discovered near the boat dock of Lake Norrell. A crime scene was established; detectives from the […]