Local News

Illinois State Police announce results of Special Traffic Enforcement Patrol

Wednesday, November 29 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police (ISP) District 19 Commander, Cory Ristvedt, announces the results of a Special Traffic Enforcement Patrol (sTEP) conducted in Wayne County during November. This sTEP patrol allowed the ISP to provide increased enforcement for impaired driving, occupant restraint, speeding, and distracted driving... Read More.

Sims man arrested in Wayne County on White, Hamilton warrants

Wednesday, November 29 by Jc Tinsley

26-year-old Kevin A. Borah, Jr. of Sims was arrested Tuesday by Wayne County Sheriff’s Police on warrants out of White and Hamilton Counties. Borah was wanted in White County for failure to appear in court on a DUI charge and in Hamilton County... Read More.

American Legion Post 141 Honor Guard to be Grand Marshal in Mt. Vernon Christmas Parade

Wednesday, November 29 by Jc Tinsley

This Saturday, December 2nd, the community is invited to share in the spirit of Christmas at the annual Downtown Christmas Parade. This year’s parade begins at 5 p.m. on 7th St. near the former Mount Vernon Township High School. A tree lighting ceremony will... Read More.

Eldorado man turns himself in on Saline County warrant

Wednesday, November 29 by Jc Tinsley

On Monday, November 27, 2017; Jesse L. Hanselman, 24, of Eldorado, turned himself in to the Saline County Sheriff’s office, on a warrant for violation of the sex offender registration act.During a recent sex offender compliance check conducted by the Saline County Sheriff’s... Read More.

Carmi Police arrest two women after Wednesday morning warrant search

Wednesday, November 29 by Jc Tinsley

Two Carmi women were arrested early Wednesday morning after Carmi Police executed a search warrant at a home at 800 Smith Street.33 year old Sarah Brown was taken into custody at 1:32 am on charges of unlawful use of weapons by a felon,... Read More.

CWC High School Students of the quarter – 1st nine weeks

Tuesday, November 28 by Jc Tinsley

FRESHMEN Hannah Lueke & Giorgi BerekashviliSOPHOMORES Marie Blankenberger & Alex O’DanielJUNIORS Kelsi Kessler & Cooper CraigSENIORS Olivia Bohleber & Cole Carter

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Muddy man arrested for assaulting Saline County deputy

Tuesday, November 28 by Jc Tinsley

A Muddy, Illinois man was arrested after battering an officer Saturday night. Saline County Deputy Craig Williams was investigating a disturbance outside the Bella Padra Garden Apartments at 2475 US 45 North at approximately 6:30 p.m. Saturday.Williams was speaking with Robert D. Starnes... Read More.

ISP District 19 announces Thanksgiving enforcement figures

Tuesday, November 28 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police District 19 Commander, Captain Cory Ristvedt, announced today activity and enforcement figures for the Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend, November 22nd – November 26th. Troopers in District 19, which includes Wabash, Edwards, Wayne, White, Hamilton, Saline, and Gallatin Counties, recorded 478 incidents during... Read More.

Copper Thieves Cause Large Power Outage Monday night

Tuesday, November 28 by Jc Tinsley

Wayne-White Counties Electric Cooperative experienced a large power outage that occurred at 11:45pm Monday night and continued into early Tuesday morning, as the result of an attempted copper theft along the transmission line near Zif, in Clay County, near the Wayne County line. Tampering... Read More.

Governor Signs Reis’ Bill to Help Rural Water Customers

Tuesday, November 28 by Jc Tinsley

Representative Reis is pictured here with Bill Teichmiller, Diane Aherin, President of EJ Water, and Mike Hall, Board Member Governor Bruce Rauner has signed a bill into law sponsored by State Representative David Reis (R-Ste. Marie) that helps rural wastewater customers. Reis introduced HB... Read More.