United Way Names New Executive Director

Friday, June 15 by Jc Tinsley

United Way of South Central Illinois, serving the Jefferson, Marion, Washington, Wayne and Wabash Counties, has named Natalie Wellen as its new Executive Director.Prior to assuming her duties as the United Way Executive Director, Wellen has been employed by Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce,... Read More.

PHIL VASSAR AND LOVE AND THEFT ROUND OUT THE DU QUOIN STATE FAIR GRANDSTAND

Friday, June 15 by Jc Tinsley

Phil Vassar with Love and Theft will be rounding out the Du Quoin State Fair grandstand by playing onSaturday, September 1.“We’re thrilled to have Phil Vassar close out the grandstand at the Du Quoin State Fair,” says Assistant State Fair Manager, Tibretta Reiman. “This... Read More.

Multi-State Salmonella Outbreak Linked To Cereal

Friday, June 15 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is reporting one case of Salmonella that matches a multi-state outbreak strain. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is reporting 73 cases of SalmonellaMbandaka from 31 states. The CDC investigation indicates Kellogg’s® Honey Smacks® cereal... Read More.

Fairfield Memorial Hospital Designated As a Cooling Center

Thursday, June 14 by Jc Tinsley

Fairfield Memorial Hospital continues to be designated as a cooling center for residents in Wayne County. The hospital cafeteria is open from 6:30am to 8:30pm for people needing relief from the extreme heat. Ice water and ice tea will be available to all visitors.... Read More.

Former Gallatin County man found guilty of sexual abuse of a child Wednesday

Thursday, June 14 by Jc Tinsley

In Gallatin County Circuit Court on Wednesday, a former Shawneetown man was found guilty of three counts of predatory criminal sexual assault of a child following a two day jury trial.45 year old George Bivens... Read More.

Carmi man arrested following high speed chase in Wabash County

Thursday, June 14 by Jc Tinsley

A Carmi man was arrested Wednesday by Mt. Carmel Police after leading officers on a high speed chase through Wabash County.56 year old Gregory Williams was taken into custody after his vehicle crashed into a... Read More.

MCPD arrest report 6/9 – 6/12

Wednesday, June 13 by Jc Tinsley

The following individuals were arrested by the Mt. Carmel Police Department. All subjects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.06/12/2018-Mt. Carmel Police arrested 31 year old Charles C. Scearcy of Vincennes after the vehicle he was operating was stopped by MCPD. ... Read More.

Rend Lake College Board of Trustees — June 12, 2018, Meeting Highlights

Wednesday, June 13 by Jc Tinsley

Articulation agreement for Criminal Justice receives approval The board approved an articulation agreement with Southern Illinois University Carbondale to allow students to complete an Associate of Arts Degree in Criminal Justice at RLC and transfer to SIUC's Bachelor of Arts Degree in Criminology... Read More.

Attempted theft investigated by Sheriff’s Department

Wednesday, June 13 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Sheriff’s Department took a report Tuesday afternoon of an attempted break-in in rural Carmi.Yvonna Sullivan told deputies that a storage trailer on a property at 1091 County Road 1700N had a padlock attempted to have been pried off and a back... Read More.

FORMER TREASURER FOR CITY OF ZEIGLER, IL SENTENCED TO FOUR YEARS IN FEDERAL PRISON FOR EMBEZZLEMENT AND FRAUD

Wednesday, June 13 by Jc Tinsley

On the morning of June 12, 2018, at the United States District Court in Benton, Illinois, Ryan A. Thorpe, 44, the former Treasurer for the City of Zeigler, was sentenced to four years in federal prison for his conviction for wire fraud and embezzlement from a... Read More.