Local News

IDOT: Don’t Spend Labor Day Weekend in Jail

Wednesday, August 31 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), the Illinois State Police (ISP) and nearly 200 local Illinois law enforcement agencies are urging motorists to “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” this Labor Day weekend. Police will be out in force in an effort to reduce... Read More.

Mt. Carmel Police Department arrest report 8/29/16

Wednesday, August 31 by Jc Tinsley

The following subjects were arrested by the Mt. Carmel Police Department. All subjects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. On 08/29/2016, Mt. Carmel Police were notified that individuals were smoking cannabis in the area of 1230 N. Walnut Street. Mt. Carmel... Read More.

Carmi Township to begin oil and chipping September 6th

Tuesday, August 30 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Township Road Department will begin oil and chipping of Township roads on Tuesday, September 6th weather permitting.Roads must be clean of grass and debris for work to be started.Oil and chipping will begin September 6 on:700 East from IL Highway 14 to... Read More.

IECC TRIO SSS STARTING OFF THE NEW YEAR

Tuesday, August 30 by Jc Tinsley

All first-year Illinois Eastern Community Colleges TRIO students and mentors met at Wabash Valley College for their first day of their two-day workshop, “Learning To Succeed” or “L2S.” Each fall, prior to classes starting, the IECC TRIO Student Support Services program offers a... Read More.

CONCEALED CARRY COURSE OFFERED AT WVC SEPTEMBER 15-17

Tuesday, August 30 by Jc Tinsley

If you are interested in obtaining your Illinois Concealed Carry License, why not enroll in the next Concealed Carry course being offered by Illinois Eastern Community Colleges which will be offered at Wabash Valley College on Thursday and Friday nights, September 15 and 16,... Read More.

LOCAL LABOR UNIONS DONATE $25,000 GRANT AND LABOR TO United Methodist Children’s Home FOR ‘HEALTHY HOMES for HEALING HEARTS’ RENOVATION PROJECT

Tuesday, August 30 by Jc Tinsley

Please join us on Wednesday, August 31, 2016, at the IBEW Hall in West Frankfort at 10:00 AM for a check presentation to the United Methodist Children’s Home from Ed Smith, CEO of ULLICO, for $25,000. This grant will be used for providing materials... Read More.

Carmi Recreational Summer League holding fall tryouts for 2017 travel teams

Tuesday, August 30 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Recreational Summer League would like to announce tryouts for the 2017 CRSL All Star/Travel baseball and softball teams.CRSL 8u boys All Star Travel team will be coached by Josh Girten. Tryouts will be held Sunday September 11th from 4:30 to 6:30 and... Read More.

RLC Dean Kim Wilkerson seated on IRHA Board of Directors

Tuesday, August 30 by Jc Tinsley

Rend Lake College’s Kim Wilkerson, Dean of Allied Health and Project III Title Manager, was recently elected to the Illinois Rural Health Association’s (IRHA) Board of Directors. Wilkerson will start her three-year term on Thursday, Sept. 1.Wilkerson was elected by members of the IRHA... Read More.

EHD: West Nile Virus Positive Mosquito Batches Collected in Saline, Gallatin, and White Counties

Tuesday, August 30 by Jc Tinsley

The Egyptian Health Department collected their first West Nile virus positive mosquito batch for 2016 on June 9 in Carmi. Since that date Saline and Gallatin counties have also collected positive batches and White County has collected additional positive batches.Surveillance for West Nile virus... Read More.

Mt. Vernon, IL Fall Festival Plans in Full Swing

Tuesday, August 30 by Jc Tinsley

The annual festival that graces the streets of downtown Mt. Vernon is gearing up for this year’s event, themed, “My Hometown.” Running September 30 through October 2nd, the festival provides a multitude of free and low cost entertainment for the community and surrounding towns. Highlights... Read More.