Carmi Police make two arrests Thursday

Friday, January 19 by Jc Tinsley

Just after 8 am Thursday, Illinois Department of Corrections Parole agents conducted a search of the residence of 31 year old Jason Ballard on Seventh Street in Carmi. During the search, agents discovered drug paraphernalia and suspected cannabis in a bedroom. A further... Read More.

Grayville City Council to hold special meeting Monday

Friday, January 19 by Jc Tinsley

CITY OF GRAYVILLE MONDAY, JANUARY 22, 2018 SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING 4:00 P.M. AGENDA PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCECALL TO ORDERROLL CALL:Mayor BischCommissioner JordanCommissioner BrockCommissioner DownsCommissioner Stroud1. Discussion with City of Grayville Employees concerning Purchasing PoliciesADJOURN

NCOE School Board holds January meeting

Friday, January 19 by Jc Tinsley

The NCOE Board of Education held their monthly meeting on Wednesday evening in the Superintendent’s office. The meeting was brief with a short agenda.The minutes and the bills for the month were approved as presented.During the Treasurer’s Report, Mr. Vollman stated that overall the... Read More.

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Carmi woman sentenced in Hamilton County Court Thursday

Friday, January 19 by Jc Tinsley

In Hamilton County Court on Thursday, 43 year old Heather Browning of Carmi was sentenced to four years in prison after pleading guilty to a charge of burglary according to States Attorney Justin Hood.Browning was originally placed on probation on the charge in... Read More.

FMH presents January Employee of the Month

Friday, January 19 by Jc Tinsley

Pictured is Mary McCulley, RN, CDE, FMH Med/Surg & ICU Nurse Manager presenting the January Employee of the Month Plaque to Jennifer Smith, RN. Each month, Fairfield Memorial Hospital honors an employee who has exemplified outstanding patient care and customer service internally and externally. In... Read More.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Announces Closure Extension to the North Sandusky Bike Trail at Rend Lake for Tree Removal

Friday, January 19 by Jc Tinsley

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Rend Lake is announcing that the temporary closure of the North Sandusky Bike Trail will be extended through February 19, 2018 to continue the removal of hazard trees. The portion of trail affected by the closure begins... Read More.

New Powersports Program and Tuition Freeze at SIC

Friday, January 19 by Jc Tinsley

The Southeastern Illinois College Board of Trustees met Tuesday, Jan. 16 to approve a new career education program and freeze tuition. The board approved a new Powersports Technology certificate program that will cater to students in the region who want to learn more about All... Read More.

Illinois Schoolyard Habitat Action Grants Awarded

Friday, January 19 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) and the Illinois Conservation Foundation (ICF) today announced that 21 Illinois Schoolyard Habitat Action Grants have been awarded from the fall 2017 application period. A total of $18,303.58 will be distributed.“The Illinois Schoolyard Habitat Action Grant program... Read More.

Governor presents plan to correct property-tax system flaw

Friday, January 19 by Jc Tinsley

Gov. Bruce Rauner listened at a south suburban roundtable today as people talked of struggling to hold on to their homes and businesses while paying some of the highest property taxes in the nation, and he vowed systemic change.Lawmakers who gain income from the... Read More.

ILLINOIS STATE POLICE REMOVES OVER 1.25 TONS OF ILLEGAL DRUGS FROM ILLINOIS ROADWAYS

Friday, January 19 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police (ISP) Director Leo. P. Schmitz announces that ISP criminal patrol operations were successful during 2017. Criminal patrol operations are aimed at safeguarding the public by increasing highway safety and reducing criminal activity on Illinois Interstate highways. During 2017, the ISP conducted... Read More.