IEMA Joins Nationwide Campaign to Encourage Disaster Preparedness

Thursday, September 1 by Jc Tinsley

September is National Preparedness Month and the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) is joining with emergency management agencies throughout the state and across the U.S. to encourage people to spend a few moments during the month on disaster preparedness. The campaign’s theme, ‘Don’t Wait. Communicate....

Corps of Engineers Celebrates 30 Years of Rend Lake Cleanup

Thursday, September 1 by Jc Tinsley

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers invites you and your friends, family, and/or organized group to join us as we celebrate our 30th year of hosting the Rend Lake Cleanup. Our slogan for the day is “Get Dirty and Celebrate 30!” Not only will...

RLC MarketPlace in Mt. Vernon hosting classes for youth

Thursday, September 1 by Jc Tinsley

Three specialized classes for youth of all ages are scheduled in Mt. Vernon this fall. Help high schoolers prepare for the ACT test, or bring your child to one of two Musikgarten classes to get active.High school juniors and seniors are invited...

Traffic stop yields two arrests by Carmi PD, third suspect escapes on foot

Thursday, September 1 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Police Department took a report of damage to a truck on Wednesday afternoon. Veda Clark reported that around two weeks ago, someone made multiple scratches on her GMC pickup truck while it was parked at her residence.

Shawnee National Forest “Snake Road” closing for fall migration

Thursday, September 1 by Jc Tinsley

Shawnee National Forest’s Snake Road is closing Sept. 1 so that snakes and amphibians – some of them considered threatened and endangered in Illinois and the United States – can migrate from LaRue Swamp to nearby limestone bluffs. Closing the 2.5-mile-long road, also known...

IL SUPREME COURT ADOPTS NEW RULES TO ADDRESS LAW THAT DECRIMINALIZES CANNABIS POSSESSION

Thursday, September 1 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Supreme Court has adopted six new rules to establish a regulatory framework for a new state law that decriminalizes the possession of small amounts of cannabis and drug paraphernalia.Supreme Court Rules 585, 586, 587, 588, 589 and 590 were created in response...

Carmi Police arrest two after domestic disturbance call Tuesday

Wednesday, August 31 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police received a call about a domestic disturbance on West Kerney Street Tuesday afternoon, and arrested two people after each signed a complaint against the other.

Indiana State Troopers will be Conducting Sobriety Checkpoint this Weekend in Vanderburgh Co.

Wednesday, August 31 by Jc Tinsley

Indiana State Police will be conducting a sobriety checkpoint this upcoming weekend. The exact location, date and time will not be released. Motorists that are not impaired can expect only short delays of 2-3 minutes while passing through the checkpoint.Troopers encourage all motorists to...

Colorado man arrested Tuesday after leading Sheriff’s Department on hunt

Wednesday, August 31 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Sheriff’s Department took a report of a theft on Tuesday morning. At 10:30 am Sheila Turrentine reported that sometime in the last couple of weeks, someone entered a house she owns at 751 County Road 100N and took several Xbox 360...

Shimkus Accepting Military Academy Nominations

Wednesday, August 31 by Jc Tinsley

Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) is now accepting applications from young men and women interested in attending one of the United States military academies. High school seniors, college students, and anyone interested should apply now for 2017 admission.“As the school year...