Local News

LLINOIS STATE POLICE CONCLUDE INVESTIGATION INTO THE DEATH OF SALINE COUNTY STATE’S ATTORNEY

Monday, April 3 by Jc Tinsley

Officials with the Illinois State Police announce that the investigation into the death of Saline County State’s Attorney Michael Henshaw has been concluded. On March 22, 2017, at approximately 10:30 p.m. the ISP was contacted by Chief David Morris to investigate the death of...

Governor Rauner Acts to Provide Better Services to Taxpayers

Monday, April 3 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner today signed a series of Executive Orders to improve and streamline Illinois state government. Executive Orders 17-01, 17-02 and 17-03 will eliminate redundancies and simplify the organizational structure of the Executive Branch to deliver more efficient government and drive a...

SIC Forensic Falcons hosting “Night Before Nationals” Tuesday

Monday, April 3 by Jc Tinsley

Pictured are: Back row (l-r) Joli Murphy (Springerton), Chanse Tullis (Springerton), Gabe Motsinger (Carrier Mills), Shay Wood (Shawneetown); middle row (l-r) Rachael Hooven (Harrisburg), Noah Taylor (Eldorado), Kaydee Dycus (Mt. Vernon), Nick Cofield...

CWCHS, NCOE Seniors playing in Lions Club Basketball Classic tonight

Friday, March 31 by Jc Tinsley

Rend Lake College is very pleased to be hosting the 39th Annual Lions Club All-Star Basketball Classic, tomorrow, March 31 at James “Hummer” Waugh Gymnasium. Admission is $5 adult and $3...

EVANSVILLE REGIONAL AIRPORT AND EVV PILOTS CLUB TO HOST NATIONAL AVIATION PROGRAM NEXT MONTH

Friday, March 31 by Jc Tinsley

Evansville Regional Airport and EVV Pilots Club hope to reignite local aviators’ interest in flying – and their interest in the EVV airstrip – by taking part in a national program on Saturday, April 22, 2017, at Tri-State Aero.The Rusty...

SIC Holds Tornado Memorial and Fountain Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Friday, March 31 by Jc Tinsley

Southeastern Illinois College’s former Student Government President Brenna Butler (right), cuts the ribbon of the 2012 Leap Day Tornado Memorial with SIC Foundation Chair, David Port (left), members of the SIC...

United Methodist Children’s Home Undergoes Rebranding and Name Change to SPERO FAMILY SERVICES

Friday, March 31 by Jc Tinsley

The United Methodist Children’s Home (UMCH) formally announced its new name today at the ‘Breakfast with a View’ event. The agency will now be known as SPERO FAMILY SERVICES.For over one hundred years this agency has operated children’s homes. However, in recent years, the...

Saline County Telecommunicator Tammy Norris awarded for emergency birth actions

Friday, March 31 by Jc Tinsley

A Saline County Telecommunicator received an award for her actions during a 9-1-1 call in July 2016. Tammy Norris, a telecommunicator at the Saline County Sheriff’s Office, received the Illinois Sheriff’s Association Telecommunicator of the...

Lane Restrictions Resume on U.S. 41 In Evansville for Paving Project

Friday, March 31 by Jc Tinsley

The Indiana Department of Transportation announces lane restrictions resuming for U.S 41 in Evansville for concrete patching and pavement overlay. Beginning on or around April 10, contractors will resume concrete patching work on U.S. 41 Restrictions will begin about half of a mile...

Ribbon Cutting for Rediscovered Treasures

Friday, March 31 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Chamber of Commerce will hold a Ribbon Cutting for Rediscovered Treasures, located at 300 N Church Street in Carmi, on April 5 at 11:30 am. As they will be celebrating their one year anniversary, hot dogs and finger foods will be available...