MCPD arrests July 5 and 8

Friday, July 8 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. 07/05/2016- Mt. Carmel Police were called to the 400 block of N. Cherry Street reference someone knocking loudly on the front door...

Stolen truck from Wabash County recovered after three county chase

Friday, July 8 by Jc Tinsley

Two Walnut Hill residents are jailed in Wabash County after a three county pursuit led to their arrest after a theft victim noticed them driving...

Carmi Police arrest two for driving without a license

Friday, July 8 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police officers arrested 30 year old Michael Ridings of Carmi early Thursday morning following a traffic stop on Oak Street.Officers noticed that Riding’s vehicle had only one headlight and initiated the stop. During a records check it was discovered that Riding did not...

Saline County man rescued from kayak accident in rising flood waters

Friday, July 8 by Jc Tinsley

A Carrier Mills man had to be rescued by boat after he and a friend went kayaking in rising Saline County waters.According to a release from Saline County Sheriff Keith Brown, 19 year old Jordan Mitchell and a 17 year old friend were boating...

Shimkus Statement on Recent Violence

Friday, July 8 by Jc Tinsley

Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) released the following statement in reaction to the recent violence across the nation:“I am saddened and outraged by the most recent deaths in our country. I mourn with the families of all who have died. We...

Illinois Sheriffs Association warning of phone scam

Friday, July 8 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Sheriffs’ Association is advising all Illinois county residents that there is currently underway a phone campaign fraudulently using the name of the Illinois Sheriffs' Association in their solicitation. The Illinois Sheriffs' Association never solicits by phone but does conduct a direct mail...

4-H Show Previewed at Kiwanis

Friday, July 8 by Jc Tinsley

Submitted courtesy of Toby BrownFew, if any, organizations can match 4-H when it comes to generational loyalty.…Especially in a small, farming community such as this.It’s a family heirloom in the form of a club.The projects may have evolved from the corn and cooking clubs...

Grayville City Council meeting agenda for Monday, July 11

Thursday, July 7 by Jc Tinsley

CITY OF GRAYVILLE JULY 11, 2016 CITY COUNCIL MEETING 7:00 P.M. AGENDA PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL: Mayor Bisch Commissioner Jordan Commissioner Brock Commissioner Downs Commissioner Stroud CONSENT...

Late night advisements in July, August for Fall 2016 classes at RLC

Thursday, July 7 by Jc Tinsley

Aiming to work around everyone’s schedule, Rend Lake College advisors will be on-hand after hours in July and August to help students enroll in Fall 2016 classes.By appointment, students can register now during regular summer hours: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. on...

MCPD arrests for July 2-7

Thursday, July 7 by Jc Tinsley

The following subjects were arrested by the Mt. Carmel Police Department. All subjects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. 07/02/2016-Mt. Carmel Police arrested Bret W. Ashby, age 56, of Evansville, after he was stopped for a traffic violation. During the...