Grayville City Council agenda for Monday, March 12th

Thursday, March 8 by Jc Tinsley

CITY OF GRAYVILLE MONDAY, MARCH 12, 2018 CITY COUNCIL MEETING 7:00 P.M. AGENDA PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCECALL TO ORDERROLL CALL:Mayor BischCommissioner JordanCommissioner BrockCommissioner DownsCommissioner StroudCONSENT AGENDATREASURER’S REPORTPURCHASE ORDER APPROVALSEXECUTIVE SESSION:OTHER BUSINESS:1. Grayville Days Request for Funds2. TIF Agreement – Westwood...

Red Cross Says Test Smoke Alarms and Turn Clocks Ahead for Daylight Saving Time

Thursday, March 8 by Jc Tinsley

Daylight Saving Time is this weekend and the American Red Cross reminds remind everyoneto TEST the batteries in their smoke alarms as they TURN their clocks ahead an hour. “It’s important for everyone to make sure their household is ready,” said Lyn...

Reis legislation addresses teacher shortages in the state

Thursday, March 8 by Jc Tinsley

State Representative David Reis (R-Ste. Marie) has passed legislation out of the Illinois House intended to address teacher shortages throughout the state.HB3080 Amends the Downstate Teacher Article of the Illinois Pension Code. For the period beginning July 1, 2017 through June...

Shimkus Announces Annual High School Art Competition

Thursday, March 8 by Jc Tinsley

Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) is now accepting entries for the 2018 Congressional Art Competition. The contest is open to high school students in the 15th Congressional District. Entries are due by May 4.“This is an annual competition that we are pleased to participate...

Federal Grant Awarded to Widen I-57 Near Carbondale

Thursday, March 8 by Jc Tinsley

The state of Illinois is receiving a $7.6 million grant to add lanes and help ease the flow of traffic in an often-congested, 5-mile stretch of Interstate 57 between Johnston City and Pond Creek. The Illinois Department of Transportation and U.S. Rep. Mike Bost...

Wayne County Republican Party Endorses David Reis for State Representative

Thursday, March 8 by Jc Tinsley

State Representative David Reis (R-Ste. Marie) is pleased to announce that he has received the endorsement of the Wayne County Republican Central Committee in the race for 109th District State Representative. Reis says he is...

What tax reform means for Illinois

Thursday, March 8 by Jc Tinsley

Over There Remembrance Display at WVC

Thursday, March 8 by Jc Tinsley

As part of the Wabash Valley College spring musical production OVER THERE, a “Remembrance” board will be on display in the Brubeck Arts Center lobby. The “Remembrance” display will include photos and short family anecdotes from World War I.The musical, OVER THERE, is a...

Saline Co. Sheriff arrest report 2/27 -3/6

Thursday, March 8 by Jc Tinsley

The Saline County Sheriff’s Office arrested the following:On February 27th: Keysha Dismuke, 29, of Carrier Mills for Accumulation of Litter. She posted $315 bond and was released from the Saline County Detention Center.

Busy day Wednesday in White County Court

Thursday, March 8 by Jc Tinsley

It was a busy day in White County Circuit Court on Wednesday according to States Attorney Denton Aud.39 year old Brannon Randall, who is currently serving a sentence in Illinois Department of Corrections custody from...