Saline Co Sheriff’s Dept arrest report 3/20 – 3/22

Thursday, March 22 by Jc Tinsley

The Saline County Sheriff’s Office arrested the following:On March 20th: Richard L. Pickering Jr., 23, of Harrisbug, for Reckless Driving and Driving on a Suspended or Revoked. He posted $200 bond.On March 21st: Molli J. Holcomb, 30, of McLeansboro, on two counts of... Read More.

Grayville special City Council meeting for Monday, March 26 1 pm

Thursday, March 22 by Jc Tinsley

CITY OF GRAYVILLE MARCH 26, 2018 SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING 1:00 P.M. AGENDA PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCECALL TO ORDERROLL CALL:Mayor BischCommissioner JordanCommissioner BrockCommissioner DownsCommissioner StroudEXECUTIVE SESSION:5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (2) Collective negotiating matters between the public body and its employees or their representatives, or deliberations concerning salary schedules for one... Read More.

Grayville City Council meeting agenda for Monday, March 26

Thursday, March 22 by Jc Tinsley

CITY OF GRAYVILLE MONDAY, MARCH 26, 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 APPROVALS1. EXECUTIVE SESSION: The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of employees of the Utilities Department. 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (1)... Read More.

Diabetes Alert Day Event to be Held March 27

Thursday, March 22 by Jc Tinsley

A national event to raise awareness about Type 2 Diabetes sponsored nationally by the American Diabetes Association and locally by the Diabetes Today Resource Team (DTRT) will be held March 27 at 3 locations in our area.In less than 60 seconds, you can know if you... Read More.

Carmi Police make several arrests on Wednesday and early Thursday

Thursday, March 22 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police made a pair of warrant arrests on Wednesday morning. Just after 11 am, officers went to a residence on Foley Drive and took 30 year old Ashley Jordan and 37 year old Gregory Burnett into custody. Jordan was wanted... Read More.

NCOE Board re-employs all certified and non-certified staff for next school year

Thursday, March 22 by Jc Tinsley

The NCOE Board of Education held their monthly meeting March 21st in the Superintendent’s office. The minutes and the bills for the month were approved as presented.Personnel issues highlighted the agenda for the meeting. For several years the Board has voted to send Reduction... Read More.

CAIRO MAN SENTENCED TO 23 YEARS IN PRISON FOR ASSISTING IN THE 2014 ATTEMPTED ARMED ROBBERY OF FIRST NATIONAL BANK IN CAIRO AND OTHER RELATED CRIMES

Thursday, March 22 by Jc Tinsley

Otha Don Watkins, III, 35, of Cairo, Illinois, was sentenced today in United States District Court in Benton to 23 years in prison for assisting James Nathanial Watts in the May 15, 2014, attempted armed robbery of the First National Bank in Cairo and for other... Read More.

Saline County Sheriff’s Department seeking assistance with burglary investigation

Thursday, March 22 by Jc Tinsley

The Saline County Sheriff’s Office is needing the public’s assistance with a recent burglary. The burglary occurred on March 19th in the College Road area south of Eldorado.The burglary occurred at a residence along College Road between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Monday, March 19th . A... Read More.

USACE Announces Temporary Closure of a Section of the Rend Lake Bike Trail

Thursday, March 22 by Jc Tinsley

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Rend Lake is announcing the temporary closure of the Rend Lake Bike Trail located within the North Sandusky Day Use Area. The closure will allow personnel to safely perform routine maintenance work along the trail. This section... Read More.

Dual Credit Programs Provide a Head Start for Students as Enrollments Swell

Thursday, March 22 by Jc Tinsley

Students in high schools across the state are earning college credit and saving money thanks to a push by the community college system to increase access to dual credit opportunities. Over the last five years, enrollment in community college dual credit courses has increased... Read More.