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Two Arrested at Former Peabody Coal Mine

Thursday, March 20 by Nicole Behnke

The Wabash County Sheriff's Office responded to a call of a 2008 white Chevrolet Tahoe parked inside the former Peabody Coal Mine. On March 19, the Sheriff's Office made two arrests: the driver, 46-year-old Tara Cottrill of Centralia, and 30-year-old Kyle Hall from Odin.An investigation... Read More.

Severin Likes Coal; Local Representative Taking Reins as House Republican Spokesperson on Energy and Environmental Committee

Wednesday, February 19 by Jc Tinsley

State lawmakers are gearing up to address several energy-related issues during the spring legislative session. State Representative Dave Severin is taking the reins as House Republican Spokesperson on the House Energy and Environmental Committee. Capitol News reports they’re likely to consider new energy efficiency... Read More.

Carmi Coal Miner Turned Sculptor/Artist Going Places with Innovative Designs

Friday, August 26 by Jc Tinsley

While coal mining pays the bills right now, Brandon Smith has his eyes set on creating large works of art. 3Ten Design was born in 2020 when Smith created and designed a lamp. His post on social media quickly created demand for more... Read More.

Coal Tycoon with Southern Illinois Mines Dies in Helicopter Crash

Friday, July 5 by Jc Tinsley

A West Virginia coal tycoon with ties to the Tri State died unexpectedly yesterday. Chris Cline, self made billionaire and founder of Foresight Energy, along with his daughter died when a helicopter they were in crashed off the coast of Nassau in the Bahamas. ... Read More.

Coal Mine Fatality Reported

Monday, January 7 by Jc Tinsley

Coal Mine Fatality Reported A Hamilton County Coal Miner died early Sunday morning following a freak accident at Hamilton County Coal, near Dahlgren.S & L Industries reported John Ditterline was fatally injured when he was caught between a material door and the rib while trying... Read More.

Severin and Southern Illinois Lawmakers Tour Hamilton County Coal

Tuesday, December 12 by Jc Tinsley

State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) and his colleagues in the legislature were invited by Alliance Resource Partners to tour Hamilton County Coal Mine #1, on Thursday, December 7. Those attending with Rep. Severin were Sen. Dale Fowler (R-Harrisburg), and Rep. Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville).“I had... Read More.

Sunrise Coal Donates to SIC Mine Training Program

Friday, September 8 by Jc Tinsley

Terry Phegley of Sunrise Coal shows a piece of equipment to SIC President Dr. Jonah Rice and SIC Fire Training Coordinator, Bobby Williams. One of the key pieces of equipment needed for fire brigade work and coal mining is a self-contained breathing apparatus, also... Read More.

Shimkus issues statement on closure of Carmi coal mine

Monday, September 19 by Jc Tinsley

Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) released the following statement after learning that Pattiki mine outside Carmi will close:“With every mine closure, EPA’s War on Coal inflicts more pain on coal producing areas of our country. Each new anti-coal rule and regulation rolled out by... Read More.

Coal Mine Safety and Rescue Skills Put to the Test at SIC June 7-8

Wednesday, June 1 by Jc Tinsley

More than 100 coal miners from around the region will assemble to compete in a variety of safety and rescue exercises at Southeastern Illinois College in Harrisburg, Illinois, on June 7 and 8 during the fifth annual Mine Rescue Skills Competition. Rescue teams at... Read More.

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Peabody, largest US coal miner, seeks bankruptcy protection

Wednesday, April 13 by Jc Tinsley

NEW YORK (AP) - Peabody Energy, the nation's largest coal miner, is seeking bankruptcy protection.The St. Louis based company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Wednesday in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Missouri.The company says all mines and offices... Read More.