MCPD arrest report 10/19-10/24

Tuesday, October 25 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.10/19/2016- Mt. Carmel Police arrested 18 year old Tanner K. Sisson of Mt. Carmel after he was observed outside his residence in...

Crossville woman arrested by Carmi Police Monday night

Tuesday, October 25 by Jc Tinsley

A Crossville woman was arrested by Carmi Police officers following a traffic stop Monday night.37 year old Danielle Eyer was stopped at the intersection of Stewart and 1st Streets at 9:23 pm and was found...

Special Olympics Hosting Trivia Contest November 5 in Harrisburg

Tuesday, October 25 by Jc Tinsley

The Harrisburg American Legion will be the site of great fun as Special Olympics Illinois, Southeastern/Area 14 host a fundraiser with doors opening at 6 pm and a Trivia Contest beginning at 7 pm. The cost is just $100 per table (up to 8...

Red Cross Tips to Help Have a Safe Halloween

Tuesday, October 25 by Jc Tinsley

Halloween is just around the corner, the time of year when children take to the streets for some Halloween fun. The American Red Cross has some safety tips to help stay safe this Halloween while enjoying the festivities. “The...

Hamilton County Chamber Trivia Night Fundraiser November 4th

Tuesday, October 25 by Jc Tinsley

The Hamilton County Chamber invites you to a Trivia Night and Silent Auction Fundraiser on Friday, November 4 at the McLeansboro Elks Lodge. Social hour, Silent Auction and light meal begins at 6:00 p.m. with trivia beginning at 7 p.m. Tickets are $13 per...

Grayville agrees to Rural Development study in formation of Wabash Valley Water Commission

Tuesday, October 25 by Jc Tinsley

The Grayville City Council held their second meeting for October Monday night with all Commissioners present.Following the treasurer’s report, the Council met in closed session for six minutes, and returned to hire Kona Ready as the city’s new payroll clerk on a 4-1 vote. ...

World Diabetes Day Event to be Held at SIC

Tuesday, October 25 by Jc Tinsley

November 14 is World Diabetes Day. In recognition of the day, the area Diabetes Today Resource Team (DTRT) will be sponsoring an event at Southeastern Illinois College in Harrisburg from 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. Various screenings will be available such as diabetes, cholesterol, blood...

USDA Announces Streamlined Guaranteed Loans and Additional Lender Category for Small-Scale Operators

Tuesday, October 25 by Jc Tinsley

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the availability of a streamlined version of USDA guaranteed loans, which are tailored for smaller scale farms and urban producers. The program, called EZ Guarantee Loans, uses a simplified application process to help beginning, small, underserved...

Winter Rendezvous returns to Fort de Chartres Nov. 5-6 with period clothing, music and food

Tuesday, October 25 by Jc Tinsley

Fort de Chartres State Historic Site presents a weekend of colorful clothing, hand-made crafts and delicious food when the annual Winter Rendezvous returns Nov. 5-6.Soldiers, trappers, traders and Native Americans (as portrayed by historic re-enactors) will gather at the rendezvous. They’ll...

Carmi Police make four arrests over weekend

Monday, October 24 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police arrested 58 year old Vernon Hott of Carmi Saturday morning for DUI following a traffic stop on Lexington Avenue. Hott was stopped at 11:01 am and was additionally charged with driving on a...