CARBONDALE – The Illinois Department of Transportation is inviting the public to learn more and comment about proposed improvements to Illinois 37 from Wildcat Drive to Illinois 148 south of Marion in Williamson County. Instead of hosting a regular public meeting, IDOT will share details on the project and encourage …
Read More »CARMI MAN, JUVENILE ARRESTED FOLLOWING POLICE CHASE MONDAY NIGHT IN HARRISBURG
HARRISBURG – A Carmi man and a juvenile were arrested after leading Harrisburg Police and the Saline County Sheriff’s Office on a police chase Monday night. According to Harrisburg Police, shortly after 9 p.m., Carmi Police notified Harrisburg Police that they were investigating an Attempted Homicide/Unlawful Use of a Firearm …
Read More »SUMMER 2022 STUDENT EMPLOYMENT OPEN HOUSE AT REND LAKE
BENTON – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Rend Lake is recruiting for Student Trainee Intern Positions (Pathways Interns) for the 2022 recreation season. The Pathways Internship Program provides paid opportunities to explore federal careers while still in school. Additionally, Pathways Interns may be non-competitively converted to a permanent …
Read More »WILLIAMS DONATION TO HELP FUND NEW SIC CAREER CENTER IN CARMI
CARMI – Southeastern Illinois College has announced plans to break ground in Carmi on a career and technical education center for welding, commercial driver’s license (CDL), and auto/diesel programs, as well as introductory trades education. The new complex will be located to the north of the David L Stanley White …
Read More »FITNESS TO STAND TRIAL EVALUATION ORDERED FOR FREDERICK GOSS
MT. VERNON – A fitness to stand trial evaluation has been ordered in the Jefferson County case against 55-year-old Frederick Goss who is accused of robbing a Mt. Vernon gas station and gunpoint and then exchanging gunfire with a Mt. Vernon Police Department officer as he fled the scene. Goss …
Read More »POWER OUTAGE SCHEDULED FOR BROUGHTON AREA WEDNESDAY
BROUGHTON – There will be a scheduled power outage for the Village of Broughton and immediate area Wednesday afternoon. Starting at 12:30 p.m. the power to the Village of Broughton will be suspended while maintenance work occurs. The maintenance may last up to 4 hours before being restored. Residents should …
Read More »HOLIDAY LIGHT RECYCLING AVAILABLE IN JACKSON COUNTY
MURPHYSBORO/CARBONDALE – Do you have holiday lights that you are no longer using? You can recycle your unwanted holiday string lights, working or non-working, through the Jackson County electronics recycling program year round at Southern Recycling Center, located 300 West Chestnut Street, Carbondale, IL.In addition to the permanent location, now …
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