Illinois State Police District 19 announces December Activity and Enforcement

Friday, January 5 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police District 19 Commander, Captain Cory Ristvedt, announced today activity and enforcement figures for the month of December. Troopers in District 19, which includes Wabash, Edwards, Wayne, White, Hamilton, Saline, and Gallatin Counties, recorded 877 incidents during the month.Enforcement activity consisted of... Read More.

Albion woman arrested on warrant from St. Louis

Friday, January 5 by Jc Tinsley

Thursday morning, the Edwards County Sheriff’s Department, Southern Illinois Drug Task Force, and Illinois State Police executed a St. Louis, MO warrant at a residence on South 5th Street in Albion. There 56 year old... Read More.

Carmi Rotary looks forward into 2018

Friday, January 5 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Rotary club had a mixed bag of items on their agenda for Thursday’s meeting. First off, Tom Logan shared a few of the changes to the 2018 tax laws, stating that where a person might lose something in one place they might... Read More.

WVC OFFERING COUNTRY LINE DANCE CLASS SPRING SEMESTER

Friday, January 5 by Jc Tinsley

Wabash Valley College will be offering Modern Dance (Country Line Dancing), PEG 1132 on Wednesday evenings, beginning January 10, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. in the 4-H Annex Building at the Mabel Courter 4-H Center.Instructor Vickie Smith has been teaching line dancing classes for... Read More.

BWX Technologies Donates $6,000 to SIC Welding Program

Friday, January 5 by Jc Tinsley

BWX Technologies, Inc., last month announced a donation to the SIC welding department for $6,000. Pictured (l-r) are Bryan Davenport, SIC student from Galatia; Pace Young, SIC student from Enfield; Bobby... Read More.

Reis Legislation Takes Aim at Fraud and Wasteful Spending

Friday, January 5 by Jc Tinsley

State Representative David Reis (R-Ste. Marie) has introduced multiple pieces of legislation with the goal of rooting out waste, fraud, and abuse in Illinois' entitlement systems. As the Illinois General Assembly begins its work in Springfield later this month, Reis says he is focusing... Read More.

Grayville City Council meeting agenda for January 8th

Friday, January 5 by Jc Tinsley

CITY OF GRAYVILLE MONDAY, JANUARY 8, 2018 CITY COUNCIL MEETING 7:00 P.M. AGENDA - REVISED PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCECALL TO ORDERROLL CALL:Mayor BischCommissioner JordanCommissioner BrockCommissioner DownsCommissioner StroudCONSENT AGENDATREASURER’S REPORTPURCHASE ORDER APPROVALSEXECUTIVE SESSION:1. The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal... Read More.

Wildlife Winter Homes at the Rend Lake Visitor Center

Friday, January 5 by Jc Tinsley

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Rend Lake continues the “Small World” series with the program, “Wildlife Winter Homes.” Join Park Rangers as we learn about where our favorite creatures spend the cold winter months. The day will include hands-on activities, like building... Read More.

Saline County Sheriff’s Department makes warrant arrest

Thursday, January 4 by Jc Tinsley

On January 3rd, Madison A. Neal, 19, of Harrisburg was arrested by the Saline County Sheriff's Department on a warrant for theft under $500. She posted $500 bond and was released from the Saline County... Read More.

State of Illinois Announces Smart Street Lighting Vendors

Thursday, January 4 by Jc Tinsley

The State of Illinois today announced its intent to enter into a state master contract for Smart Street Lighting, following a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued in January 2017. The initiative was announced by Governor Rauner’s office, as part of... Read More.