Illinois Payrolls Rise and Unemployment Dips in February

Friday, March 23 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that the unemployment rate decreased by -0.1 percentage point to 4.7 percent in February and nonfarm payrolls increased by +15,200 jobs over-the-month, based on preliminary data provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)... Read More.

McLeansboro man surrenders Thursday to Carmi Police

Friday, March 23 by Jc Tinsley

Thursday evening, 26 year old Joshua Hall of McLeansboro surrendered at the Carmi Police Department on a White County warrant for criminal damage to property and domestic battery. Hall was processed by jail staff, and was later released after posting a $1500 bond.

Entertainment Announced for 2018 Mt. Vernon Fall Fest

Friday, March 23 by Jc Tinsley

The official entertainment line-up for this year’s Mt. Vernon Fall Fest, held September 28- 30, has been set. Friday night’s entertainment will begin at 5:15 p.m. with St. Louis band, Big Rain. Big Rain focuses on new music from pop, rock, indie, and alternative... Read More.

Carmi Rotary gets high tech with Glitch Tech

Friday, March 23 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Rotary club got a high tech briefing on Thursday as guest Austin Coniglione from Glitch Tech was the day’s speaker. Photo Credit to Kenneth Dwain Harrelson Austin told the club that his business handles all types of electronic repair and consulting jobs. They... Read More.

Saline Co Sheriff’s Dept arrest report 3/20 – 3/22

Thursday, March 22 by Jc Tinsley

The Saline County Sheriff’s Office arrested the following:On March 20th: Richard L. Pickering Jr., 23, of Harrisbug, for Reckless Driving and Driving on a Suspended or Revoked. He posted $200 bond.On March 21st: Molli J. Holcomb, 30, of McLeansboro, on two counts of... Read More.

Grayville special City Council meeting for Monday, March 26 1 pm

Thursday, March 22 by Jc Tinsley

CITY OF GRAYVILLE MARCH 26, 2018 SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING 1:00 P.M. AGENDA PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCECALL TO ORDERROLL CALL:Mayor BischCommissioner JordanCommissioner BrockCommissioner DownsCommissioner StroudEXECUTIVE SESSION:5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (2) Collective negotiating matters between the public body and its employees or their representatives, or deliberations concerning salary schedules for one... Read More.

Grayville City Council meeting agenda for Monday, March 26

Thursday, March 22 by Jc Tinsley

CITY OF GRAYVILLE MONDAY, MARCH 26, 2018 CITY COUNCIL MEETING 7:00 P.M. AGENDA PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCECALL TO ORDERROLL CALL:Mayor BischCommissioner JordanCommissioner BrockCommissioner DownsCommissioner StroudCONSENT AGENDATREASURER’S REPORTPURCHASE ORDER APPROVALS1. EXECUTIVE SESSION: The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of employees of the Utilities Department. 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (1)... Read More.

Diabetes Alert Day Event to be Held March 27

Thursday, March 22 by Jc Tinsley

A national event to raise awareness about Type 2 Diabetes sponsored nationally by the American Diabetes Association and locally by the Diabetes Today Resource Team (DTRT) will be held March 27 at 3 locations in our area.In less than 60 seconds, you can know if you... Read More.

Carmi Police make several arrests on Wednesday and early Thursday

Thursday, March 22 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police made a pair of warrant arrests on Wednesday morning. Just after 11 am, officers went to a residence on Foley Drive and took 30 year old Ashley Jordan and 37 year old Gregory Burnett into custody. Jordan was wanted... Read More.

NCOE Board re-employs all certified and non-certified staff for next school year

Thursday, March 22 by Jc Tinsley

The NCOE Board of Education held their monthly meeting March 21st in the Superintendent’s office. The minutes and the bills for the month were approved as presented.Personnel issues highlighted the agenda for the meeting. For several years the Board has voted to send Reduction... Read More.