Local News

Albion woman arrested on warrant from St. Louis

Friday, January 5 by Jc Tinsley

Thursday morning, the Edwards County Sheriff’s Department, Southern Illinois Drug Task Force, and Illinois State Police executed a St. Louis, MO warrant at a residence on South 5th Street in Albion. There 56 year old Freda Parker was arrested without incident on a... Read More.

Carmi Rotary looks forward into 2018

Friday, January 5 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Rotary club had a mixed bag of items on their agenda for Thursday’s meeting. First off, Tom Logan shared a few of the changes to the 2018 tax laws, stating that where a person might lose something in one place they might... Read More.

WVC OFFERING COUNTRY LINE DANCE CLASS SPRING SEMESTER

Friday, January 5 by Jc Tinsley

Wabash Valley College will be offering Modern Dance (Country Line Dancing), PEG 1132 on Wednesday evenings, beginning January 10, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. in the 4-H Annex Building at the Mabel Courter 4-H Center.Instructor Vickie Smith has been teaching line dancing classes for... Read More.

BWX Technologies Donates $6,000 to SIC Welding Program

Friday, January 5 by Jc Tinsley

BWX Technologies, Inc., last month announced a donation to the SIC welding department for $6,000. Pictured (l-r) are Bryan Davenport, SIC student from Galatia; Pace Young, SIC student from Enfield; Bobby Lewis, Training Manager at BWXT; Dr. Jonah Rice, SIC President; Jake Gill,... Read More.

Reis Legislation Takes Aim at Fraud and Wasteful Spending

Friday, January 5 by Jc Tinsley

State Representative David Reis (R-Ste. Marie) has introduced multiple pieces of legislation with the goal of rooting out waste, fraud, and abuse in Illinois' entitlement systems. As the Illinois General Assembly begins its work in Springfield later this month, Reis says he is focusing... Read More.

Grayville City Council meeting agenda for January 8th

Friday, January 5 by Jc Tinsley

CITY OF GRAYVILLE MONDAY, JANUARY 8, 2018 CITY COUNCIL MEETING 7:00 P.M. AGENDA - REVISED PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCECALL TO ORDERROLL CALL:Mayor BischCommissioner JordanCommissioner BrockCommissioner DownsCommissioner StroudCONSENT AGENDATREASURER’S REPORTPURCHASE ORDER APPROVALSEXECUTIVE SESSION:1. The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of a purchasing officer 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (1)OTHER BUSINESS:1.... Read More.

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Wildlife Winter Homes at the Rend Lake Visitor Center

Friday, January 5 by Jc Tinsley

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Rend Lake continues the “Small World” series with the program, “Wildlife Winter Homes.” Join Park Rangers as we learn about where our favorite creatures spend the cold winter months. The day will include hands-on activities, like building... Read More.

Saline County Sheriff’s Department makes warrant arrest

Thursday, January 4 by Jc Tinsley

On January 3rd, Madison A. Neal, 19, of Harrisburg was arrested by the Saline County Sheriff's Department on a warrant for theft under $500. She posted $500 bond and was released from the Saline County Detention Center.

State of Illinois Announces Smart Street Lighting Vendors

Thursday, January 4 by Jc Tinsley

The State of Illinois today announced its intent to enter into a state master contract for Smart Street Lighting, following a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued in January 2017. The initiative was announced by Governor Rauner’s office, as part of... Read More.

Invest in Kids program attracts $36 million on first day

Thursday, January 4 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois’ new Invest in Kids scholarship program — which gives low- to middle-income students opportunities to attend non-public schools that best meet their educational goals — attracted more than $36 million in pledged contributions on Tuesday, Jan. 2, the first day the state began... Read More.