Gibson County Man Arrested for Resisting and Reckless Driving

Monday, March 20 by Jc Tinsley

Early this morning at approximately 1:00, Trooper Alexander Welsh was patrolling US 41 northbound near I-64 when he observed a Ford Mustang and a Yamaha motorcycle traveling north at a high rate of speed. Trooper Welsh contacted a nearby Gibson County Sheriff’s Deputy and... Read More.

Rauner Administration Supreme Court Appeal on AFSCME Contract Implementation

Monday, March 20 by Jc Tinsley

The Rauner Administration has filed a direct appeal to the State Supreme Court in AFSCME's case to block the administration from implementing its last, best and final offer. The following statement is attributable to General Counsel Dennis Murashko:“After 67 days of negotiation, the Administration... Read More.

WVC OFFERING INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS MARKETING ON FACEBOOK

Monday, March 20 by Jc Tinsley

If you would like to develop your business page on Facebook, Wabash Valley College is offering an Introduction to Business Marketing on Facebook. In four evening classes you will learn to think like a social media manager to develop your business Facebook page.For more... Read More.

MCPD arrest report 3/16-3/19

Monday, March 20 by Jc Tinsley

The following individuals were arrested by the Mt. Carmel Police Department. All subjects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.03/16/2017-Mt. Carmel Police arrested 21 year old Ryan (Max) C. King of Mt. Carmel after responding to a robbery complaint at 531 Plum... Read More.

Nominating Petitions available for Illinois Commodity Board seats

Friday, March 17 by Jc Tinsley

Farmers who would like to run for a three-year-term on the Illinois Corn Marketing Board (ICMB), the Illinois Soybean Program Operating Board (ISPOB), or the Illinois Sheep and Wool Marketing Board (ISWMB) can now start circulating nomination petitions. Petitions are available through the commodity organizations... Read More.

Two sentenced in Hamilton County Court Thursday

Friday, March 17 by Jc Tinsley

In Hamilton County Court on Thursday, 34 year old Thomas C Garrison of McLeansboro was sentenced to ten years in Illinois Department of Corrections custody after pleading guilty to a charge of burglary. According to States Attorney Justin Hood, Garrison stole a Stack On... Read More.

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Mill Shoals man arrested by Carmi Police Friday morning

Friday, March 17 by Jc Tinsley

A Mill Shoals man was arrested Friday morning by Carmi Police for DUI after failing to use his turn signal.52 year old Tony Staton was pulled over at the intersection Oak and Sixth Streets at 2:12 am. Staton showed signs of impairment and... Read More.

CAIRO MAN TO RECEIVE LIFE SENTENCE FOR DOUBLE MURDER DURING AN ATTEMPTED BANK ROBBERY

Friday, March 17 by Jc Tinsley

Donald S. Boyce, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois, announced today that James Nathaniel Watts, age 32, of Cairo, Ill., has pleaded guilty to a federal Superseding Indictment regarding the May 2014 attempted robbery of the First National Bank in Cairo,... Read More.

SHAWNEE NATIONAL FOREST CALENDAR OF EVENTS MARCH – JUNE 2017

Friday, March 17 by Jc Tinsley

MarchShawnee Volunteer Corp WorkdaysPanther Den TrailheadSaturday, March 25Saturday, April 15Saturday, May 139 a.m. — 1 p.m.Want to learn what goes into constructing and maintaining trails? Join the Forest Service as we work to improve trails in Panther Den Wilderness. Tools and safety gear will... Read More.