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Final Matz burglary ghoul sentenced in White County court action today
MICHAEL BASSMEMIER WHITE CO., Ill. - A sentencing hearing held earlier today saw the final of the three Matz burglary ghouls shipped off for a light sentence in Illinois Department of Corrections....
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CARMI: Another truancy arrest, this time it’s the missus
Misty R. Escoto Aponte/other variations in spelling CARMI, Ill. - A couple of traffic stops in Carmi landed a couple of local residents in the county hoosegow, one of them being the wife of a man...
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FLORA: Police report includes XCRIME tip information
FLORA, Ill. - Flora Police Chief John Nicholson has announced a new way for citizens to contact his department with information about crime. Nicholson said that folks can anonymously text XCRIME to...
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City of Carmi now has updates available through NIXLE
CARMI, Ill. - Carmi Police Chief Jason Carter has announced that his department has partnered with the popular NIXLE application to keep the public up to date on emergencies and events. "The City of...
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CONFIRMED: Glenn Ramey’s mom, Hannah from Vienna, died out-of-state
Hannah Ramey/Palmer/Gilliland, 72 JOHNSON CO., Ill. - The death of an infamous "reality TV" personality has been confirmed by sources in Johnson County. Glenn Ramey On page 13 of the current issue...
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CLAY COUNTY: ISP assists in arrest of Flora man on multiple counts
Charles Mainer CLAY CO., Ill. - Clay County Sheriff Andy Myers has advised that his office was assisted by the Illinois State Police in an incident yesterday in Clay City. Myers said that on January 31...
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ISP rolls out enforcement plans for 51st Super Bowl weekend
For those of you who enjoy Super Bowl festivities, be aware: ISP has plans for the weekend, and they might include YOU. ISP District 12 rolled out enforcement plans for the 51st Super Bowl weekend....
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Moroner…I mean, coroner is at it again
MARION CO., Ill. - We don't have to provide proof to back up our assertion that a Marion County elected official is an idiot. He does just fine all on his own. People have been sending us material for...
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Interstate 57 rollover crash involves Indiana man
MARION CO., Ill. - An elderly Indianapolis man was behind the wheel of a rollover accident late last night on Interstate 57. Illinois State Police said the single-vehicle accident occurred at 11:24...
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Lawrence County warrant served after traffic stop in Carmi
Jackie Oberlender CARMI, Ill. - Carmi police were able to get a Lawrence County warrant served on a local woman after a traffic stop very early this morning (Friday, February 3). Carmi Police Chief...
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OLNEY MAN ARRESTED ON HOME INVASION, STALKING, IN FLORA
George T. Grove George T. Grove held on a million-dollar bail in Clay County FLORA, Ill. - An Olney man who can't seem to let things go has been arrested in Flora after an incident last night that...
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CROSSVILLE: Drug arrests made by multi-agency effort Friday
WHITE CO., Ill. - Two people were taken into custody and numerous items of evidence rounded up Friday, February 3, when a Drug Task Force effort was carried out between Crossville and Centerville....
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Tara Keown connection: NEW HAVEN MAN BUSTED FOR DRIVING REVOKED WITH WRONG...
WHITE CO. Ill.— A New Haven man was jailed after police spotted him driving with no tail lights, brake or running lights. According information filed in the case, on February 3, at approximately 5:43...
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Clay County Sheriff’s report highlights activity working wrecks, battery,...
CLAY CO., Ill. - Clay County Sheriff Andy Myers has released information on his department's activity in the county for the end of January and first few days of February. Jan. 30, Clay County...
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HOME WINDOW SHOT OUT WITH BB GUN: POLICE INVESTIGATING
WHITE CO.— Authorities are investigating reports of windows being shot at, at a home in the city. Police say that on February 4, at approximately 8:34 a.m. Sheriff Randy Graves spoke with Roy...
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INOPERABLE REAR LIGHTS SNAGS DRIVER DRIVING SUSPENDED
WHITE CO.— A Carmi woman has been charged after inoperable tail lights lead to authorities discovering she was driving on a suspended license. On February 5 at approximately 9:56 p.m. White County...
View ArticlePavement sealing wars: Business alleges wrongdoing with former partner/employee
EDWARDS CO. – A prominent Edwards County business is embroiled in a major lawsuit in which wrongdoing – including theft – is alleged. Huff Sealing Corporation and Rob Huff filed suit against Kent Huff...
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Sex offender charged again
MICHAEL GRIMWOOD WHITE CO. – A former tutor in Crossville has been charged and jailed in White County, as another alleged victim from almost ten years ago has come forward with sex abuse allegations....
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Water commission being tried again
WABASH/EDWARDS/WHITE COs. – An effort to create a regional water supply and treatment system in Southeastern Illinois got off to a rocky start, but seems to be moving forward legally now. However,...
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DQ, owner/managers, sued
Dairy Queen RICHLAND CO. – Another high-profile restaurant has been sued in Richland County civil court…but this time, it’s not over food. Dairy Queen in Olney has been named as the respondent in the...
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