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ILLINOIS STATE POLICE TO CONDUCT ALCOHOL COUNTERMEASURE ENFORCEMENT PATROL

Tuesday, March 28 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi – Illinois State Police (ISP) District 19 Commander, Captain Cory Ristvedt, announces the ISP will conduct an Alcohol Countermeasure Enforcement (ACE) patrol in Wabash and Edwards Counties during April. ACE patrols allow the ISP to focus on preventing, detecting, and taking enforcement action...

ILLINOIS STATE POLICE ANNOUNCE ROADSIDE SAFETY CHECK RESULTS

Tuesday, March 28 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi – Illinois State Police (ISP) District 19 Commander, Captain Cory Ristvedt, announces the results of a Roadside Safety Check (RSC) held in White County from late night 03/24/2017 to early morning 03/25/2017. The RSC was conducted at Illinois Route 1 and Epworth Road...

ILLINOIS STATE POLICE ANNOUNCE RESULTS OF AN OCCUPANT RESTRAINT ENFORCEMENT PATROL

Tuesday, March 28 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi – Illinois State Police (ISP) District 19 Commander, Captain Cory Ristvedt, announces the results of an Occupant Restraint Enforcement Patrol (OREP) held in White County during March. This OREP provided extra patrol coverage for the ISP so officers could focus on saving lives...

Annual Retraining, Inexperienced Miner Trainings set for April

Tuesday, March 28 by Jc Tinsley

Two training courses for miners are scheduled during the month of April at Rend Lake College. An annual refresher course will be held Thursday, April 13, followed by a five-day inexperienced miner class on April 24-28.The Annual Refresher Training for...

Forensic Falcons Continue Winning Streak—Victory at Regionals

Tuesday, March 28 by Jc Tinsley

Pictured (front row, l-r) are Cassidy Maynard, Nick Cofield and Shannon Welker. Second row (l-r): Rachael Hooven and Haley Rushing. Third row (l-r): Noah Taylor, Chanse Tullis and Carrice McDaniel. Fourth...

GWRPC holds annual meeting

Tuesday, March 28 by Jc Tinsley

Greater Wabash Regional Planning Commission Board of Directors held their annual dinner meeting on Thursday, March 23rd at Old Tyme Steakhaus in Olney. A progress report was given by the Executive Director, Sarah Mann, and the board elected new officers. 2017 officers elected were:...

Illinois State Police Recognize Farmers on the Move

Tuesday, March 28 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police (ISP) District 19 urge motorists to exercise due caution during the upcoming weeks as farmers throughout the area begin the spring planting season.As farmers begin to move equipment from field to field, they may be traveling at speeds of 25 miles...

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. Everyone Has a Role to Play

Tuesday, March 28 by Jc Tinsley

The public is invited to join the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services, Prevent Child Abuse Illinois, other child welfare stakeholders, elected officials and more for a month long observance that is a public call to action during National Child Abuse Prevention Month...

Grayville City Council meets for final March meeting Monday night

Tuesday, March 28 by Jc Tinsley

The Grayville City Council met for their second meeting of March Monday night. After approving the treasurer’s report, the Council approved a purchase order of $850 to Brent Spear Construction for curb work in the I-64 Plaza, and $3072 for pool chemicals.No executive session...

Broadway and Beyond Performed by SIC Concert Choir April 6

Tuesday, March 28 by Jc Tinsley

The Southeastern Illinois College Concert Choir’s amazing talents will be put on display during their spring concert, Broadway and Beyond on Thursday, April 6 at 7 p.m. in the George T....