Two Arrested In Carbondale Deceptive Practice Case
Carbondale Police say two suspects are under arrest after a deceptive practice investigation tied to stolen bank funds. Officers were called to the 1100 block of East Main Street April 17th, where victims reported being contacted by scammers posing as financial institution employees. Police say 32 year old Dallace Beasley of Carbondale and 26 year […]
Read MoreSoutheastern Illinois College Receives Can-Am Defender For Training Program
Southeastern Illinois College in Harrisburg has picked up new hands-on training equipment through a statewide giveaway. The school received a 2026 Can-Am Defender HD11 side-by-side, valued at more than 24 thousand dollars, through the Can-Am for a Cause program. The vehicle was secured after a nomination from Car Corral of Carmi and will be used […]
Read MoreCarbondale Spring Clean-Up Program Begins May First
The City of Carbondale is rolling out its annual residential spring clean-up starting May first, giving residents a chance to clear out household junk. The program runs each Friday through May 22nd, with pickup scheduled based on regular refuse routes. City officials say items should be placed curbside no earlier than five days before pickup […]
Read MoreFarm Bureau Hosts Rural Route Safety Day For Student Drivers
The Marion County Farm Bureau Young Leaders held their first Rural Route Safety Day, teaching driver’s ed students how to safely share the road with farm equipment. Students from Sandoval, South Central, and Patoka got hands-on experience with tractors, combines, and semi-trucks to better understand visibility and turning limits. Organizers say patience from drivers can […]
Read MoreFire Quickly Contained At Odin Health Care Center
A small fire at the Odin Health Care Center was quickly contained Monday morning with no injuries reported. Investigators say an overheated light ballast sparked the fire, but it was largely put out by maintenance before crews arrived. Smoke was limited, with residents either evacuated from one wing or sheltered safely in place. Mutual aid […]
Read MoreMock Crash Demonstration Targets Teen Driver Safety In Marion County
A realistic mock crash behind Sandoval High School is driving home a tough message for students. The staged scenario involved two fatalities and multiple serious injuries caused by an impaired driver. Organizers say the goal is to show how one bad decision can change lives instantly. Actual county officials who participated in the exercise, said […]
Read MoreMount Vernon Man Charged In Alleged Attempt To Meet Minor
A 45 year old Clinton Maxey of Mount Vernon is facing felony charges after police say he traveled to meet someone he believed was underage for sex. According to Mount Vernon Police, Maxey had been communicating with an individual he thought was a minor before going to a meeting location, where officers took him into […]
Read MoreOne Dead Three Injured In Centralia Shooting Investigation
Police are continuing to investigate a Sunday evening shooting in Centralia that left one person dead and three others injured. So far, here’s what we know… A 19 year old male was taken to a hospital where he was pronounced dead, while three others were treated and released. The shooting happened in the 900 block […]
Read MorePublic Meeting Set For Illinois 127 Improvements In Washington County
The Illinois Department of Transportation is asking for public input on proposed improvements along Illinois 127 in Washington County. The project focuses on the stretch from Illinois 15 to the westbound ramps of Interstate 64, including areas in Nashville and surrounding rural sections. A public meeting is scheduled for Wednesday from 4 to 7 p.m. […]
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