IDES Mount Vernon Office Closed Friday

Friday, May 18 by Jc Tinsley

The Mount Vernon IDES office located at 333 Potomac Blvd. in Mount Vernon will be closed for the remainder of today, Thursday, May 17th, and all day tomorrow, Friday, May 18th due to the Rend Lake Water Conservancy...

Rend Lake Area Update for Water Outage

Friday, May 18 by Jc Tinsley

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Rend Lake is experiencing a water outage at all of its facilities due to a waterline break at the Rend Lake Conservancy District Water Plant. All water-borne facilities at Rend Lake, such as restrooms and shower houses,...

Saline County Sheriff’s Office arrest reports 5/10 – 5/16

Thursday, May 17 by Jc Tinsley

The following were arrested by the Saline County Sheriff’s Office. On May 10th:Anthony M. Pinkard, 30, of Harrisburg for Failure To Appear for Unlawful Possession of Cannabis with Intent to Deliver. He posted $1075 bond. On May 11th:

Researchers want to determine if a metallic green beetle is munching ash trees in Shawnee National Forest

Thursday, May 17 by Jc Tinsley

Researchers have launched a project to determine if the invasive – and destructive – emerald ash borer has spread into Shawnee National Forest. Visitors to popular summertime destinations – such as Garden of the Gods and Pounds Hollow – might see bright green, long...

RLC welcomes Third-Party comments prior to HLC visit

Thursday, May 17 by Jc Tinsley

Whether you’ve visited campus as a student or parent, attended trainings on our satellite campuses in Mt. Vernon or Pinckneyville, or participated in any number of our community events, chances are you have a connection to Rend Lake College. Now, we want to hear...

May 22nd Run for the Wall to Cause Extra Traffic in Mt. Vernon, IL

Thursday, May 17 by Jc Tinsley

Broadway Street will experience an influx of traffic on Tuesday, May 22nd as over 500 motorcycle riders will proceed through Mt. Vernon as a part of the 30th Annual Run for the Wall Ride....

Personnel moves highlight NCOE School Board meeting

Thursday, May 17 by Jc Tinsley

The NCOE District School Board meeting was held Wednesday, May 16th. The minutes and the bills were approved as presented.The meeting was highlighted with personnel moves for the 2018-2019 school year. Those employed were Marsha Humphrey as a Jr. High reading teacher at NCO...

Carmi man facing long prison term after pleading guilty to child porn charges

Thursday, May 17 by Jc Tinsley

A Carmi man is looking at a very long time behind bars after he entered an open plea of guilty in White County Court Wednesday afternoon on five separate charges of possession of child pornography,...

Two arrested by Carmi Police Tuesday

Wednesday, May 16 by Jc Tinsley

42 year old Jason Costa of Enfield surrendered at the Carmi Police Department Tuesday afternoon on a Hamilton County warrant for failure to appear on a deer hunting permit violation. Costa was taken into custody...

Crossville Walk’n Rollers holding donut and pork loin benefit June 2nd

Wednesday, May 16 by Jc Tinsley

The Crossville Walk''n Rollers will be sponsoring a benefit for Jeff Davis and Brenda Niehaus (caregiver) on June 2nd in front of the Donut Hole in Crossville.Brenda will be baking her famous glazed donuts. They may be purchased by the dozen for a donation.Also...