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Two sentenced in Hamilton County on Thursday

Friday, January 6 by Jc Tinsley

Two men were sentenced to prison in Hamilton County court on Thursday according to States Attorney Justin Hood.43 year old Randall D. Clark of Lawrenceville was sentenced to one year in prison and one year of mandatory supervised release after pleading guilty to... Read More.

Canadian man rescued Thursday in Garden of the Gods

Friday, January 6 by Jc Tinsley

Several local agencies responded Thursday afternoon to rescue a Canadian man stranded in the Garden of the Gods.According to the Saline County Sheriff’s Department, a 911 call was received at 3:50 pm from 25 year old Jachin Gillis of Ontario, Canada. Gillis stated that... Read More.

Wayne County accident on I-64 sends California man to hospital

Friday, January 6 by Jc Tinsley

A California man was injured in a Thursday morning accident on Interstate 64 in Wayne County, according to Illinois State Police District 19.Troopers responded to the accident at 8:40 am near mile post 89, where according to the preliminary crash report, 60 year old... Read More.

Employer Withholding Tax Changes Increase Accuracy, Enhance Fraud Prevention Efforts

Friday, January 6 by Jc Tinsley

In an effort to reduce taxpayer filing and payment errors, and increase the detection of false income reporting and insolvent employers, the Illinois Department of Revenue (“IDOR”) will begin requiring all withholding taxpayers to file quarterly withholding income tax returns and report detailed payroll... Read More.

Bill and Lynn Stendeback thank those who took part in Gifts of Memory

Friday, January 6 by Jc Tinsley

Bill and Lynn Stendeback of Stendeback Family Funeral Home, wish to thank all those who participated in this year’s Gifts of Memory. Your generosity enabled us to distribute gifts to both Enfield Healthcare and Carmi Manor residents.Participants were: Bill & Lynn Stendeback family in memory... Read More.

Next Hope Center “Feed the Family” Jan. 21

Friday, January 6 by Jc Tinsley

The Hope Center will be having "Feed the Family" on Saturday January 21st with the Albion Free Methodist and House of Prayer helping out. Start time will be around 9am and this will happen come rain or shine. Free food and other toiletries will be... Read More.

Rotary opens 2017 with busy meeting Thursday

Friday, January 6 by Jc Tinsley

It was a busy, snowy day at the Carmi Rotary club on Thursday, featuring discussion of an upcoming fundraiser, a very informative guest speaker, and even a visiting Lion! Janelle Waters and Darcy Marshall-Linton were on hand as the day’s speakers, to discuss the Wabash... Read More.

Crossville man arrested on Edwards County warrant

Friday, January 6 by Jc Tinsley

47 year old Donald Terrell of Crossville was arrested by the White County Sheriff’s Department on Wednesday afternoon on an Edwards County warrant. Terrell was spotted walking on Route 14 east of Crossville, and was taken into custody at 4:24 pm. Terrell is... Read More.

Grayville City Council meeting agenda for Monday, Jan. 9

Friday, January 6 by Jc Tinsley

CITY OF GRAYVILLE MONDAY, JANUARY 9, 2017 REVOLVING LOAN COMMITTEE MEETING 6:45 P.M. CITY COUNCIL MEETING 7:00 P.M. AGENDA PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCECALL TO ORDERROLL CALL:Mayor BischCommissioner JordanCommissioner BrockCommissioner DownsCommissioner StroudCONSENT AGENDATREASURER’S REPORTEXECUTIVE SESSION: 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) 11 Probable or Imminent LitigationOTHER BUSINESS:1. Revolving Loan Status Update and Recommendations for Council... Read More.

SIC, IECC among seven Illinois Community Colleges to Receive $3 Million in Emergency Funds

Friday, January 6 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Community College Board (ICCB) announces the following community college districts will receive emergency funding: Illinois Eastern Community Colleges, Kaskaskia College, Lake Land College, John A. Logan College, Rend Lake College, Shawnee Community College, and Southeastern Community College. A total of $3 million... Read More.