USDA Farm Service Agency County Committee Nomination Period Begins June 15

Thursday, June 1 by Jc Tinsley

The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced today that the nomination period for local Farm Service Agency (FSA) county committees begins on Thursday, June 15, 2017.“County committees allow farmers and ranchers to make important decisions about how federal farm programs are administered locally to best... Read More.

Governor Announces Leadership Transition at Department of Children and Family Services

Thursday, June 1 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner today announced that Department of Children and Family Services Director George Sheldon will be transitioning out of state government effective June 15, 2017 to become President and CEO of Our Kids of Miami-Dade/Monroe, Inc. The governor has designated Lise Spacapan as... Read More.

Carmi Post 224 gets two big wins to open season

Thursday, June 1 by Jc Tinsley

Game 11 2 3 4 5 R H E McLeansboro 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 Carmi 9 4 3 0 X 16 14 0WP Stewart (1-0)2B (Brinkley, Blazier) HR (Hathaway-2 on: Brinkley-3 on)IP R ER H SO BB Stewart 5 0 0 2 7 2Carmi... Read More.

MCPD arrest report 5/30 – 5/31

Thursday, June 1 by Jc Tinsley

The following subject was arrested by the Mt. Carmel Police Department. All subjects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.05/30/2017-Mt. Carmel Police arrested 57 year old Cheryl A. Blair of Mt. Erie after police were called to Shopko reference a retail... Read More.

First Mosquitoes Testing Positive For West Nile Virus Reported

Thursday, June 1 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is reporting the first mosquitoes to test positive for West Nile virus in Illinois for 2017. Madison County Health Department staff collected mosquitoes testing positive on May 22-23, 2017 in Godfrey. “The weather is warming up and we’re... Read More.

Mine Simulation Training Facility opens at SIC, will be put to test soon

Thursday, June 1 by Jc Tinsley

SIC and IECC held a grand opening ribbon cutting ceremony for the Simulated Mine Training Facility, which will be used in the Mine Rescue & Skills Competition June 13 and 14. Pictured (l-r) are Jim Ellis, SIC Board Secretary; Dr. Pat York, SIC... Read More.

Carmi man arrested Tuesday after assaulting police officer Sunday

Thursday, June 1 by Jc Tinsley

A Carmi man is behind bars facing several charges stemming from a Sunday morning incident after being taken into custody Tuesday afternoon.25 year old Michael Aud-Headlee was arrested at 2:15 Tuesday afternoon by Carmi Police and White County Sheriff’s deputies on Church Street... Read More.

Five Key Legislative Measures Initiated by Secretary White Sent to Governor

Thursday, June 1 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White applauded the General Assembly for passing five important bills initiated by his office. “As Secretary of State, I continue to look for ways to further improve customer service, upgrade road safety and expand the organ/tissue donor registry,” said... Read More.

LAWRENCEVILLE, ILLINOIS MAN AND ARIZONA MAN SENTENCED ON METHAMPHETAMINE RELATED CHARGES

Thursday, June 1 by Jc Tinsley

Kelly W. Cessna, 47, of Bridgeport, IL, and Lorenzo M. Molina, 50, of Phoenix, Arizona, were recently sentenced to federal prison on methamphetamine related charges, Donald S. Boyce, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois, announced today.On May 23, 2017, Cessna was... Read More.

MT. VERNON, IL MAN SENTENCED ON GUN AND DRUG RELATED CHARGES

Thursday, June 1 by Jc Tinsley

Larry D. Mays, 63, of Mt. Vernon, IL, was recently sentenced to federal prison on gun and drug related charges,Donald S. Boyce, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois, announced today. On May 25, 2017, Mays was sentenced to 84 months of... Read More.