Representative Dave Severin to Hold Satellite Office Hours at Christopher Civic Center

Thursday, June 29 by Jc Tinsley

Representative Dave Severin (R- Benton) will be holding satellite office hours at the Christopher Civic Center 208 N. Thomas St. Christopher, IL, 62822, on Wednesday July 5th from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm.Rep. Severin’s staff will be available to take your opinions about what... Read More.

Air Evac Lifeteam Visits SIC Nursing Students

Wednesday, June 28 by Jc Tinsley

Southeastern Illinois College Nursing students examine an Air Evac helicopter as they learn about possible career opportunities as a flight nurse on an Air Evac Lifeteam this week. Strike team pilot, Clyde Craig proudly stands in front of his helicopter after answering... Read More.

WVC ANNOUNCES HOLIDAY CLOSINGS

Wednesday, June 28 by Jc Tinsley

Wabash Valley College has announced the following closings for the Fourth of July holiday: There will be no classes and all offices will be closed on Tuesday, July 4. The Red Café will be closed the week of July 3 through July 7. Small... Read More.

Illinois Ranks Highest in Nation for Road Safety

Wednesday, June 28 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois has been recognized as the top state in the country for road safety, according to The State of Safety report released by the National Safety Council. The report uses a grading system to rank states based on policy and laws pertaining to key... Read More.

Temporary closures at Rend Lake for Fireworks Festival

Wednesday, June 28 by Jc Tinsley

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Rend Lake is advising visitors of temporary closures designed to accommodate the Rend Lake Fireworks Festival activities at Rend Lake on July 1, 2017. Due to safety requirements set forth by American Fireworks Company, the River Road... Read More.

American Red Cross Issues Top 4th of July Safety Steps for Travel, Grilling and Fireworks

Wednesday, June 28 by Jc Tinsley

This Fourth of July, many people will be traveling, firing up the backyard grill or enjoying fireworks, and the American Red Cross offers a series of steps everyone can follow to safely enjoy the holiday weekend. HIGHWAY SAFETY Millions of people will be on the... Read More.

Shimkus Applauds EPA Withdrawal of WOTUS Rule

Wednesday, June 28 by Jc Tinsley

Congressman Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) released the following statement after the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced it would withdraw its controversial Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule:“This is a huge win for farmers and rural communities in Illinois. Congress never intended for EPA... Read More.

Mt. Vernon Christian Family Day Seeks Community Choir Members

Wednesday, June 28 by Jc Tinsley

For the first year, Christian Family Day will be held separate from Fall Fest on August 26th, 2017 at the Logan Street Baptist Church 42nd Street Property and Pavilion. The event will begin at 11 a.m. with Jefferson County churches... Read More.

Subject of Carmi manhunt arrested Monday after anonymous tip

Tuesday, June 27 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police received an anonymous tip on Monday that led to the arrest of a Kentucky man who was the subject of a manhunt on June 13th.30 year old Daniel Carlisle of Hartford, Kentucky was taken into custody at 7:17 pm after officers... Read More.

Two Carmi residents sent to DOC on Monday

Tuesday, June 27 by Jc Tinsley

In White County Court Monday morning, two Carmi residents received sentences in Illinois Department of Corrections custody according to States Attorney Denton Aud.25 year old Michelle Neaveill was sentenced to five years in prison on one count of retail theft. As a part... Read More.