The Greater Wabash Regional Planning Commission (GWRPC) Board of Directors elected officers for 2026 at their meeting in March in Albion.
All four of the current officers were re-elected to one-year terms. Rob Annis from Richland County returns as Chairman, David Savage of Wayne County as Vice-Chairman, Scott Merkle of Wayne County as Secretary and Randy Hallam of Edwards County as Treasurer.
The GWRPC serves seven counties in southeastern Illinois with local, regional and area project planning, help with obtaining and administering grant funding and promoting solutions to regional problems and issues of concern.
The seven counties served include Lawrence, Crawford, Edwards, Richland, Wabash, Wayne and White.
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Road closure planned for State Road 67 in Knox County
Bridgeport sets city wide cleanup dates
LCMH names new Chief Medical Officer
Vehicle pursuit leads to multiple charges against Lawrence County woman
Two wanted subjects picked up in Lawrence County
New housing development moves forward in Vincennes
People urged to take precautions against tick-borne disease as risk increases with warmer weather
First Brand Group sale approved
Vincennes man arrested after pursuit that reached 150 mph
Lawrenceville city officials to meet with EPA
Hoosiers may qualify for free well water testing
St. Francisville City Council approves street and alley work
LCMH moving to new medical records system
Freelandville Methodist Church receives grant from native of the community
School threat investigated in White County
Road closure announced for bridge project in Lawrence County
