Local News

Shimkus Announces Annual High School Art Competition

Thursday, March 8 by Jc Tinsley

Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) is now accepting entries for the 2018 Congressional Art Competition. The contest is open to high school students in the 15th Congressional District. Entries are due by May 4.“This is an annual competition that we are pleased to participate... Read More.

Federal Grant Awarded to Widen I-57 Near Carbondale

Thursday, March 8 by Jc Tinsley

The state of Illinois is receiving a $7.6 million grant to add lanes and help ease the flow of traffic in an often-congested, 5-mile stretch of Interstate 57 between Johnston City and Pond Creek. The Illinois Department of Transportation and U.S. Rep. Mike Bost... Read More.

Wayne County Republican Party Endorses David Reis for State Representative

Thursday, March 8 by Jc Tinsley

State Representative David Reis (R-Ste. Marie) is pleased to announce that he has received the endorsement of the Wayne County Republican Central Committee in the race for 109th District State Representative. Reis says he is honored by the endorsement.“As State Representative, I have... Read More.

What tax reform means for Illinois

Thursday, March 8 by Jc Tinsley

VIEW ONLINE | Small business owners passing out bonuses.Parents saving for their kids’ education.Relief for families struggling to get by.These are just a handful of the stories shared by members of the Illinois delegation on the House floor. With the Tax... Read More.

Over There Remembrance Display at WVC

Thursday, March 8 by Jc Tinsley

As part of the Wabash Valley College spring musical production OVER THERE, a “Remembrance” board will be on display in the Brubeck Arts Center lobby. The “Remembrance” display will include photos and short family anecdotes from World War I.The musical, OVER THERE, is a... Read More.

Saline Co. Sheriff arrest report 2/27 -3/6

Thursday, March 8 by Jc Tinsley

The Saline County Sheriff’s Office arrested the following:On February 27th: Keysha Dismuke, 29, of Carrier Mills for Accumulation of Litter. She posted $315 bond and was released from the Saline County Detention Center.On February 27th: Jessie J. Farmer, 22, of Eldorado, for Failure to Appear... Read More.

Busy day Wednesday in White County Court

Thursday, March 8 by Jc Tinsley

It was a busy day in White County Circuit Court on Wednesday according to States Attorney Denton Aud.39 year old Brannon Randall, who is currently serving a sentence in Illinois Department of Corrections custody from Jefferson County, was sentenced to an additional four... Read More.

Corps to Drop Christmas Trees In Rend Lake for Fish Habitat

Wednesday, March 7 by Jc Tinsley

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Rend Lake has scheduled the annual Christmas tree drop for Wednesday, March 14, 2018. On this day, Corps of Engineers employees, Illinois Department of Natural Resources fisheries biologists, and volunteers will place bundled and weighted Christmas trees... Read More.

Fairfield Memorial Hospital named Stroke Ready Hospital

Wednesday, March 7 by Jc Tinsley

Pictured are Fairfield Memorial Hospital Emergency Team Members, Tracy Taylor, RN, Chief Nurse Executive; Michelle O’Neill, M.D., Chief of Emergency Medicine; and Michelle Little, RN, Emergency Department Nurse Manager. Fairfield Memorial Hospital Chief Executive Officer, Katherine Bunting-Williams, Ph.D., announced today that Fairfield Memorial Hospital... Read More.

Shawnee National Forest to use prescribed fire

Wednesday, March 7 by Jc Tinsley

Shawnee National Forest plans to use prescribed fire Wednesday and Thursday, weather permitting.Prescribed fire is a planned fire that is overseen by professionals. Fall marked the beginning of the forest’s prescribed burn season, during which professionals plan to burn up to 10,000 acres. Prescribed... Read More.