Lanes Reopened for Memorial Day Holiday Weekend

Friday, May 25 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today the reopening of lanes where possible for the busy Memorial Day weekend to minimize travel disruption. Non-emergency roadwork will be suspended from 3 p.m. Friday, May 25, through 12:01 a.m. Tuesday, May 29.Work zone speed limits will...

Educational Evenings: Responding to the Opioid Crisis in Our Community

Thursday, May 24 by Jc Tinsley

Hospice of Southern Illinois is hosting Educational Evenings and Dinner Too focusing on the Opioid Crisis in Our Community on Tuesday, June 5, 2018 at Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (10400 Terminal Drive #200, Marion, IL) featuring Keynote Speaker,...

WVC Athletes Set Academic Records

Thursday, May 24 by Jc Tinsley

“Athletics” and “Academics” can go “hand-in-hand,” and the athletes and coaches at Wabash Valley College have made this a reality with the success of the athletes in the classroom this year. This “Banner Academic Year” was the “Best on Record” for Athletics at WVC!The...

Rend Lake Dam Road Closure Scheduled for Routine Inspection

Thursday, May 24 by Jc Tinsley

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Rend Lake is announcing that the Rend Lake Dam and Spillway Bridge will be closed to all through traffic from 8:30 a.m. through 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 29, 2018. In the event of bad weather, the...

Rend Lake BEACH BLAST To Be Held at South Sandusky Beach Saturday May 26

Thursday, May 24 by Jc Tinsley

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Rend Lake is hosting the annual Beach Blast at South Sandusky Beach from 12:00 to 4:00 pm on Saturday May 26th, 2018. Join Park Rangers for a day of safety and fun in the sun. Beach Blast...

Enfield woman arrested by Carmi Police Wednesday morning

Thursday, May 24 by Jc Tinsley

An Enfield woman was arrested by Carmi Police following a traffic stop early Wednesday morning for possession of methamphetamine.22 year old Jacklyn Lamont was pulled over near the intersection of Maple and 7th Streets at...

D19 Memorial Day Holiday Release

Thursday, May 24 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police (ISP) District 19 Commander, Captain Cory Ristvedt, is reminding motorists to take the necessary safety precautions to prevent senseless tragedies during the upcoming Memorial Day holiday weekend. Memorial Day weekend is one of the busiest periods for travelers, and millions of motorists are expected...