Local News

Fairfield Memorial Hospital’s April Calendar of Events

Tuesday, March 27 by Jc Tinsley

Fairfield Memorial Hospital to host PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) Training:Fairfield Memorial Hospital will hold the next Pediatric Advanced Life Support class on April 5th at 9 a.m. The cost is $30 for the PALS course. Should a CPR card be needed, there will... Read More.

Saline County Sheriff’s Department looking to identify church burglar

Tuesday, March 27 by Jc Tinsley

The Saline County Sheriff’s Office is asking for assistance from the public, in reference to a burglary of a church. The Little Chapel Church on Illinois Highway 34 North, about four miles north of Harrisburg was burglarized early Monday morning. Several offices... Read More.

IRS scammers calling area residents again warns Saline County Sheriff’s Office

Friday, March 23 by Jc Tinsley

The Saline County Sheriff’s Office would like to make citizens aware that the IRS phone scam is occurring again.A subject stating that they are with the IRS or they are an IRS employee, will tell the caller that they owe money and may even threaten that... Read More.

Shimkus Supports Trump Priorities in Spending Agreement

Friday, March 23 by Jc Tinsley

Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) released the following statement after the House of Representatives approved an omnibus spending agreement for fiscal year 2018:"First and foremost, my vote today was to restore our military readiness that was neglected during the previous administration. Our land forces... Read More.

Illinois Payrolls Rise and Unemployment Dips in February

Friday, March 23 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that the unemployment rate decreased by -0.1 percentage point to 4.7 percent in February and nonfarm payrolls increased by +15,200 jobs over-the-month, based on preliminary data provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)... Read More.

McLeansboro man surrenders Thursday to Carmi Police

Friday, March 23 by Jc Tinsley

Thursday evening, 26 year old Joshua Hall of McLeansboro surrendered at the Carmi Police Department on a White County warrant for criminal damage to property and domestic battery. Hall was processed by jail staff, and was later released after posting a $1500 bond.

Entertainment Announced for 2018 Mt. Vernon Fall Fest

Friday, March 23 by Jc Tinsley

The official entertainment line-up for this year’s Mt. Vernon Fall Fest, held September 28- 30, has been set. Friday night’s entertainment will begin at 5:15 p.m. with St. Louis band, Big Rain. Big Rain focuses on new music from pop, rock, indie, and alternative... Read More.

Carmi Rotary gets high tech with Glitch Tech

Friday, March 23 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Rotary club got a high tech briefing on Thursday as guest Austin Coniglione from Glitch Tech was the day’s speaker. Photo Credit to Kenneth Dwain Harrelson Austin told the club that his business handles all types of electronic repair and consulting jobs. They... Read More.

Saline Co Sheriff’s Dept arrest report 3/20 – 3/22

Thursday, March 22 by Jc Tinsley

The Saline County Sheriff’s Office arrested the following:On March 20th: Richard L. Pickering Jr., 23, of Harrisbug, for Reckless Driving and Driving on a Suspended or Revoked. He posted $200 bond.On March 21st: Molli J. Holcomb, 30, of McLeansboro, on two counts of... Read More.

Grayville special City Council meeting for Monday, March 26 1 pm

Thursday, March 22 by Jc Tinsley

CITY OF GRAYVILLE MARCH 26, 2018 SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING 1:00 P.M. AGENDA PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCECALL TO ORDERROLL CALL:Mayor BischCommissioner JordanCommissioner BrockCommissioner DownsCommissioner StroudEXECUTIVE SESSION:5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (2) Collective negotiating matters between the public body and its employees or their representatives, or deliberations concerning salary schedules for one... Read More.