Monsanto Fund gives $25,000 to Girl Scouts for STEM Robotics Leadership program

Monday, July 11 by Jc Tinsley

Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois (GSSI) has received a $25,000 grant from the Monsanto Fund to support Girl Scout STEM Robotics Leadership in Jersey, Macoupin, Madison and St. Clair counties. Robotics are a key component of GSSI’s commitment to giving girls opportunities and guidance...

MCPD arrests July 8th and 9th

Monday, July 11 by Jc Tinsley

The following subjects were arrested by the Mt. Carmel Police Department. All subjects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. 07/08/2016-Mt. Carmel Police arrested John T.W. Schonaman, age 25, of Browns after he was stopped for a traffic violation. During the traffic...

McLeansboro CountryMark Station Raises Most at Fueling Freedom Event

Friday, July 8 by Jc Tinsley

"It was one of those days that make you proud to live in the Midwest."...that's what one of one of the Petroleum Department Managers said about the June 24th Fueling Freedom events held across Illinois, Indiana and Ohio. More than 40 CountryMark branded fueling stations...

MCPD arrests July 5 and 8

Friday, July 8 by Jc Tinsley

The following subjects were arrested by the Mt. Carmel Police Department. All subjects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. 07/05/2016- Mt. Carmel Police were called to the 400 block of N. Cherry Street reference someone knocking loudly on the front door...

Stolen truck from Wabash County recovered after three county chase

Friday, July 8 by Jc Tinsley

Two Walnut Hill residents are jailed in Wabash County after a three county pursuit led to their arrest after a theft victim noticed them driving...

Carmi Police arrest two for driving without a license

Friday, July 8 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police officers arrested 30 year old Michael Ridings of Carmi early Thursday morning following a traffic stop on Oak Street.Officers noticed that Riding’s vehicle had only one headlight and initiated the stop. During a records check it was discovered that Riding did not...

Saline County man rescued from kayak accident in rising flood waters

Friday, July 8 by Jc Tinsley

A Carrier Mills man had to be rescued by boat after he and a friend went kayaking in rising Saline County waters.According to a release from Saline County Sheriff Keith Brown, 19 year old Jordan Mitchell and a 17 year old friend were boating...

Shimkus Statement on Recent Violence

Friday, July 8 by Jc Tinsley

Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) released the following statement in reaction to the recent violence across the nation:“I am saddened and outraged by the most recent deaths in our country. I mourn with the families of all who have died. We...

Illinois Sheriffs Association warning of phone scam

Friday, July 8 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Sheriffs’ Association is advising all Illinois county residents that there is currently underway a phone campaign fraudulently using the name of the Illinois Sheriffs' Association in their solicitation. The Illinois Sheriffs' Association never solicits by phone but does conduct a direct mail...

4-H Show Previewed at Kiwanis

Friday, July 8 by Jc Tinsley

Submitted courtesy of Toby BrownFew, if any, organizations can match 4-H when it comes to generational loyalty.…Especially in a small, farming community such as this.It’s a family heirloom in the form of a club.The projects may have evolved from the corn and cooking clubs...