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 […]
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 […]
Recycle Saline Will Collect Items at Cleanup Day at Lake Norrell May 19th
Recycle Saline and the Lake Norrell Area Association will host their annual Keep Lake Norrell Beautiful Cleanup on Saturday, May 19, 2018. Volunteers are needed to help with this litter cleanup. Meet at the Lake Norrell Boat Landing at 8:00 a.m. There will be free t-shirts while supplies last. Items they will be accepting are […]
Howell Announces Bid for 8th Term as Justice of the Peace
Justice of the Peace Barbara Howell announced that she is seeking her 8th term on the Saline County Quorum Court, representing District 4 in Northeast Saline County which includes 137 square miles. During her service on the Quorum Court, Mrs. Howell has worked on the Finance & Personnel Committee and the Public Works and Human […]