Local News

Frerichs Announces Online Auction of Unclaimed Property

Monday, March 20 by Jc Tinsley

Collectible coins, paper money, watches and camera equipment are among the nearly 500 items worth approximately $32,000 to be auctioned online March 27-31. “For most people, it is difficult to believe that they might have overlooked an investment account or forgot an item in a...

RLC hosting Job Search Party April 13

Monday, March 20 by Jc Tinsley

Job seekers are invited to the sixth annual Job Search Party, hosted by Rend Lake College, from 3 – 6 p.m. Thursday, April 13 at the Holiday Inn in Mt. Vernon. The free event will bring potential employees in...

INTERNATIONAL POLICE ASSOCIATION REGION 57 SCHOLARSHIP AWARDED TO AARON BROWN

Monday, March 20 by Jc Tinsley

“ON THE AIR: A TRIBUTE TO BOB HOPE AND RADIO STARS OF THE 1940’S” COMING TO WVC

Monday, March 20 by Jc Tinsley

Mt. Carmel ,IL- For decades, “Radio and Bob Hope” went together like “peanut butter and jelly.” Now, those with fond memories of the celebrated comedian will have the chance to relive the experience, and those too young to remember just how revered an entertainer...

Indiana State Police will be Conducting Sobriety Checkpoint this Weekend in Gibson County

Monday, March 20 by Jc Tinsley

Indiana State Police will be conducting a sobriety checkpoint this upcoming weekend. The exact location, date and time will not be released. Motorists that are not impaired can expect only short delays of 2-3 minutes while passing through the checkpoint.Troopers encourage all motorists to...

Gibson County Man Arrested for Resisting and Reckless Driving

Monday, March 20 by Jc Tinsley

Early this morning at approximately 1:00, Trooper Alexander Welsh was patrolling US 41 northbound near I-64 when he observed a Ford Mustang and a Yamaha motorcycle traveling north at a high rate of speed. Trooper Welsh contacted a nearby Gibson County Sheriff’s Deputy and...

Rauner Administration Supreme Court Appeal on AFSCME Contract Implementation

Monday, March 20 by Jc Tinsley

The Rauner Administration has filed a direct appeal to the State Supreme Court in AFSCME's case to block the administration from implementing its last, best and final offer. The following statement is attributable to General Counsel Dennis Murashko:“After 67 days of...

WVC OFFERING INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS MARKETING ON FACEBOOK

Monday, March 20 by Jc Tinsley

If you would like to develop your business page on Facebook, Wabash Valley College is offering an Introduction to Business Marketing on Facebook. In four evening classes you will learn to think like a social media manager to develop your business Facebook page.For more...

MCPD arrest report 3/16-3/19

Monday, March 20 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.03/16/2017-Mt. Carmel Police arrested 21 year old Ryan (Max) C. King of Mt. Carmel after responding to a robbery complaint at 531 Plum...

Nominating Petitions available for Illinois Commodity Board seats

Friday, March 17 by Jc Tinsley

Farmers who would like to run for a three-year-term on the Illinois Corn Marketing Board (ICMB), the Illinois Soybean Program Operating Board (ISPOB), or the Illinois Sheep and Wool Marketing Board (ISWMB) can now start circulating nomination petitions. Petitions are available through the commodity organizations...