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Carmi Police make two arrests, take theft report on Tuesday

Wednesday, June 14 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police arrested 47 year old Joseph Quertermoes of Shawneetown Tuesday morning after he was found attempting to hitchhike out of town. Quertermoes was wanted on a Gallatin County warrant for failure to appear on a charge of reckless driving and was taken... Read More.

Indiana State Police Employee Accused of Insurance Fraud

Wednesday, June 14 by Jc Tinsley

A nearly four-month long investigation alleging insurance fraud was completed by the Indiana State Police and was recently submitted to the Marion County Prosecutor’s Office. The investigation has resulted in the arrest of Lucas P. Zeien, 37, of Evansville, IN. The state police investigation began... Read More.

Rend Lake College Board of Trustees — June 13, 2017, Special Meeting Highlights

Wednesday, June 14 by Jc Tinsley

Bond resolution approved The board on Tuesday approved a resolution providing for the issue of approximately $5 million in general obligation community college bonds for the purpose of paying claims against the district, providing for the levy of a direct annual tax sufficient to pay... Read More.

Small Cell Networks and Smart Cities ICC Holds Policy Session on Building Smart Cities in Illinois

Wednesday, June 14 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) hosted a policy session on Wednesday to discuss how governments can work together with wireless service carriers to build smart cities across Illinois. The session included expert panelists from across the nation focusing on the technology and regulatory changes... Read More.

Rides Mass Transit District Saline County driver enjoys success at national safety competition

Wednesday, June 14 by Jc Tinsley

A Rides Mass Transit District driver was able to earn high praise at a recent national safety competition. Jill Lyons placed 34th out of a total of 83 participants at the Community Transportation Association of America National Roadeo June 11 in Detroit. Participants were judged in a written test,... Read More.

Sullivan receives additional two year sentence in Edwards County Court

Wednesday, June 14 by Jc Tinsley

In Edwards County Court last Tuesday, 40 year old Charla Beth Sullivan was sentenced to two years in Illinois Department of Corrections custody on one count of theft according to States Attorney Eric St. Ledger’s office today.Sullivan’s sentence will run concurrently with a... Read More.

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House Vote Sends VA Accountability Bill to President Trump

Wednesday, June 14 by Jc Tinsley

Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) praised today’s final passage of the Veterans Affairs Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act of 2017. The Senate passed the bill on June 6, 2017 and it now heads to President Trump, whose advisors have recommended he sign the... Read More.

Man still sought after multi-county chase and man hunt Tuesday

Wednesday, June 14 by Jc Tinsley

Authorities are still searching for a man that led them on high speed pursuits Tuesday morning and prompted a search of Carmi that shut down the City Pool and cancelled activities.Around 7 am, the Pope County Sheriff’s Department received a report of a stolen... Read More.

Carmi Police make multiple arrests on Monday

Tuesday, June 13 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police took a report of a stolen three wheeler Monday afternoon. Tracy Gum reported that the Honda 200 had been taken from his 8th Street residence sometime between Sunday and Monday.29 year old Michael Sullivan of Carmi was arrested by Carmi officers... Read More.

Grayville purchases new fire hydrants; addresses water issues

Tuesday, June 13 by Jc Tinsley

The Grayville City Council met Monday night for their first meeting of June. Following approval of the consent agenda and treasurer's report, the Council approved the purchase of eleven new fire hydrants at a cost of $14,234 to replace hydrants that are not functional.The... Read More.