Norris City Board passes expense control ordinance

Wednesday, January 4 by Jc Tinsley

The Norris City Village Board held their first meeting of 2017 on Tuesday night.The State now requires towns to comply with the "Local Government Expense Control Act", which requires them to regulate reimbursement of travel expenses. So, the Village passed an ordinance that sets...

Carmi City Council opens 2017 with short meeting

Wednesday, January 4 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi City Council opened 2017 with a very short meeting. After approving the December 20th meeting minutes, Mayor Jeff Pollard announced that there were no items for Council consideration on the agenda, and his only report was to wish everyone a Happy New...

ISP District 19 releases ACE patrol results from Wayne County

Wednesday, January 4 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police (ISP) District 19 Commander, Captain Cory Ristvedt, announces the results of an Alcohol Countermeasure Enforcement (ACE) patrol in Wayne County during December. These ACE patrols allowed the ISP to focus on preventing, detecting, and taking enforcement action in response to violations...

llinois DCFS Releases Public Service Announcement To Prevent Child Human Trafficking

Wednesday, January 4 by Jc Tinsley

The human trafficking of children for sex in Illinois happens in every small town and big city throughout the state. In 2016, DCFS investigated 143 calls to the hotline for allegations of Human Trafficking. Many of the reports involved children being victimized within blocks...

MCPD arrest report 12/31 – 1/2

Wednesday, January 4 by Jc Tinsley

The following subjects were arrested by the Mt. Carmel Police Department. All subjects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.12/31/2016- Mt. Carmel Police arrested 38 year old Marshall R. Keneipp of Mt. Carmel after he was found to be in possession...

Shimkus Takes Oath of Office

Wednesday, January 4 by Jc Tinsley

Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) was sworn in today as a Member of the 115th Congress. Left to Right: Congressman John Shimkus, Karen Shimkus, Speaker Paul Ryan (R,...

Third Burglary Suspect is now in Custody, Two Evansville Men were Arrested Earlier

Tuesday, January 3 by Jc Tinsley

WVC to host Financial Aid FAFSA completion night

Tuesday, January 3 by Jc Tinsley

Wabash Valley College will host a Financial Aid FAFSA Completion Night on January 19 from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. in the Student Services complex and Room 205 in Main Hall. The FAFSA is currently available for 2017-2018 as of October 1, 2016. Financial Aid experts...

Carmi Police make meth arrest after traffic stop; investigate property damage

Tuesday, January 3 by Jc Tinsley

Early Saturday morning, Carmi Police conducted a traffic stop which resulted in the arrest of a Carmi woman on multiple charges.At 12:55 am, an officer noticed 36 year old Stephanie Fulkerson driving on North Walnut...

33rd Annual Wanye County Corn Growers Seminar to be held January 6th

Tuesday, January 3 by Jc Tinsley

The 33rd annual Corn Growers Seminar is set for Friday, January 6, 2017. As always, the seminar will be held at the Ruritan Building in Geff according to Gregg Barnard, Wayne County Corn Growers President. The seminar is free and is open to the...