Shawnee National Forest’s Snake Road closing for Spring migration

Thursday, March 2 by Jc Tinsley

HARRISBURG, Ill. (March 1, 2017) – Shawnee National Forest’s Snake Road is closing March 15 so that snakes and amphibians – some of them considered threatened and endangered in Illinois and the United States – can migrate from limestone bluffs to nearby LaRue Swamp.... Read More.

MCPD arrest report 2/27-3/1

Thursday, March 2 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.02/27/2017-Mt. Carmel Police arrested 20 year old Daisha B. Ott of Ft. Branch, Indiana after the vehicle she was driving was stopped... Read More.

Mt. Carmel schools locked down Thursday morning

Thursday, March 2 by Jc Tinsley

On March 2, 2017, at approximately 0810 hours, Mt. Carmel Police received information that a male subject came into Wabash Valley College making statements that were concerning to staff. The male subject left the campus before police arrived on scene.As a precautionary measure the... Read More.

Statement from the Illinois Farm Bureau Regarding the Executive Order to Roll Back Waters of the U.S.

Thursday, March 2 by Jc Tinsley

The following is a statement from Illinois Farm Bureau President Richard Guebert, Jr., regarding President Donald Trump’s executive order regarding the Waters of the U.S. rule. “We’re extremely pleased to see President Donald Trump sign today’s executive order which will begin relaxing and undoing some... Read More.

Diabetes Alert Day Event to be Held March 28

Thursday, March 2 by Jc Tinsley

An event to raise awareness about Type 2 Diabetes will be held March 28 in our area. In less than 60 seconds, you can know if you are at risk for developing diabetes. Then participants can receive information about the disease and its prevention... Read More.

American Red Cross Volunteers Respond to Help Residents Following Storms and Tornadoes

Thursday, March 2 by Jc Tinsley

The American Red Cross is providing comfort and care to residents affected by the storms and tornadoes that hit parts of Illinois on Tuesday, February 28, 2017. Volunteers from the Central and Southern Illinois Region are on the ground in Brown, Franklin, Marshall, Massac,... Read More.

Shimkus Statement on Tuesday’s Storms

Thursday, March 2 by Jc Tinsley

Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) released the following statement after making calls to local leaders:“My thoughts and prayers are with all those in my district and across our state who were affected by the storms last night. I also want to extend a huge... Read More.

IDOA NOW ACCEPTING SPECIALTY CROP GRANT PROPOSALS

Thursday, March 2 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) is now accepting proposals for federal specialty crop grants. The agency anticipates Illinois will receive roughly $525,000 from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to distribute to state projects; however, the exact dollar amount has yet to... Read More.

Gov. Rauner to survey Crossville damage

Thursday, March 2 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner will be in White County today to survey damage in the Crossville area caused by Tuesday night’s storms.According to Rauner’s office, the Governor is expected to arrive in Carmi for a briefing at the White County Sheriff’s office around 11 am,... Read More.

Norris City woman hospitalized, charged with DUI after Tuesday night wreck

Thursday, March 2 by Jc Tinsley

A Norris City woman was hospitalized and charged with DUI Tuesday night after she ran off the road and struck a tree.According to the preliminary crash report from Illinois State Police District 19, at 10:24 pm 35 year old Melissa M. Russell was east... Read More.