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Kentucky Man Facing Multiple Charges for Incidents Thursday in Carmi
CARMI – A Greenville, KY man is facing multiple charges following an incident at Bradshaw Park and at the White County Jail in Carmi Thursday morning. Carmi Police say 61-year-old Troy Lynn Mercer was charged with Unlawful Possession of Firearms/Firearm Ammunition, Aggravated Battery of a Police Officer and Disorderly Conduct. He was taken to the White County Jail. No bail was set.
RICHLAND COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD JULY MEETING RECAP
(OLNEY) The Richland County School Board of Education had its regular monthly meeting for July last night in Olney. The Board : approved the June financial report with the bill listing worth $1,660,216 : approved the Tax Abatement resolution with the Olney/Richland/ Newton/Jasper Enterprise Zone : approved a Student Cell Phone Policy for the High School & Middle School : approved two food service bids for the 2024-2025 school year – to Prairie Farms for dairy products & to Wabash Food Service for bakery, food, & kitchen supplies : approved the District’s Educational Support Handbook for the new school year : heard an update on the District’s summer maintenance projects : reviewed the 21st CCLC Statewide Annual Evaluation for 2023-2024 : noted that student registration in the District continues through next Monday : and in personel – accepted resignations from RCMS Special Ed Teacher Alicia Henning, from Bus Driver Zach Buchanan, and from RCES Custodian Becky Kocher – employed Michelle Robinson & Dana Watson as RCES Custodians, Gavin Lathrop & Randall Thomas as RCHS Custodians, and Madilyn Brinkley as a Pre-K Teacher effective January 6th, 2025 – and approved extra-curricular assignments for Tanner Piercefield as RCHS Girls Volleyball Freshman Coach and for Tristen Morris & Mike Gilreath as shared 50/50 RCHS Assistant Football Coaches : the Board’s next regular meeting is August 15th.
4th annual Summer Market in downtown Centralia on Saturday
The 4th annual Summer Market in downtown Centralia is set for ten to two on Saturday. The market is led by Mimi Hawkins who says once again this year a large number of vendors will be there. “We cater to the kids and that’s the big thing. We want families...
Texas Man Arrested after Meth, Ecstasy Found in Vehicle at West Frankfort Traffic Stop
WEST FRANKFORT – A Texas man was found with illegal drugs after being stopped by Franklin County Sheriff’s deputies on Illinois 149 near I-57 in West Frankfort around 7:50 Thursday night. According to the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, the driver and only occupant in the vehicle, 42-year-old Patrick...
New pickleball facility opening in Evansville
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Local pickleball players will soon have another option for year round games. 3rd Shot Pickleball will soon be opening in the former Evansville Basketball Academy building on Kotter Drive. The eastside facility will have eight pickleball courts, state of the art lighting, a party room, along...
Crash involving a vehicle and a motorcycle reported in Muhlenberg County
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – A crash involving a vehicle and a motorcycle was reported in Muhlenberg County Friday. Officials with central dispatch say the first call about the crash came in at 4:22 p.m.. The crash happened near Greenville on Robert L Draper Way and West Depot Street. The Greenville Police Department have identified the […]
Kentucky to fly flags at half-staff Monday to honor fallen service member
FRANKFORT, KY (WOWK) – Flags will be flying half-staff in Kentucky to honor a fallen service member. Kentucky Governor Andy Besshear has ordered that from sunrise to sunset on Monday, July 22, all flags at state buildings will be flown at half-staff in memory of U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Andrew Hemsath. The governor says […]
RICHLAND COUNTY FAIR KICKS OFF THIS WEEKEND
(OLNEY) The 167th annual Richland County Fair will start today in the Olney City Park and run through all of next week. The fair’s junior & 4-H general projects will be submitted today and the Farm Bureau Young Leaders having their Pedal Tractor Pull this afternoon with registration at 2:00 and pedaling at 3:00. The first of eight grandstand events will be tonight with the Truck Pulls at 7:00. Then tomorrow morning it’s the Youth Tractor Driving Contest at 9:00 and the popular Tractor Pulls Saturday night at 7:00. The 4-H Horse Show is at 8:00 Sunday morning, the Family Fun Day with blowups and more is Sunday afternoon from 1:00 to 4:00, and Gospel Music at the Park Bandshell Sunday night at 7:00. The Ag Experience is next Monday from 4:00 to 7:00 and the Queen Pageant Monday night at 7:00 with reserved seating and all the other remaining grandstand event each night through next Saturday. All tickets for grandstand events at $15 for adults and $5 for children age 12 and under. The livestock & 4-H shows all next week with the 4-H Master Showmanship next Thursday morning at 8:00 and the 4-H Livestock Auction Thursday afternoon at 3:00, plus carnival rides next Tuesday through Friday and all the great fair concessions every day and night. Learn more on the richlandcountyfair.org website or check the page on Facebook.
“WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEKEND”
(OLNEY) The Olney VFW will have its next Queen of Hearts drawing, all open to the public, at 4:00 this Sunday afternoon. The jackpot is now up to $6,451 if the winner is present and remember, the drawing is live-streamed on the VFW Post page on Facebook. Tickets are on sale right up until draw time at 4:00 Sunday, with the VFW Post doors opening at 1:00.
ANNUAL STRINGTOWN PICNINC THIS SUNDAY
(STRINGTOWN) The Annual Stringtown Picnic is this coming Sunday, running from 11:00 to 6:00, at the air-conditioned St. Joseph Parish Center. The all-you-can-eat smorgasbord meal with include beef, ham, homemade noodles, and much more with serving from 11:00 to 2:00 and carryouts available. Tickets are $13.00 for adults, $5.00 for children ages 5 to 10, and free for children ages 4 and under. Also a basket stand, bingo, various raffles, kids games, a beer garden, live music, inflatables, and other food like pork burgers, brats, ice cream, & more. All ages are welcome out to the Stringtown Picnic this coming Sunday, northeast of Olney.
North Side pizzeria says it's closing
Heady's Pizza, a popular North Side pizzeria, has announced on social media that it will close soon. "It is with a heavy heart that we announce we will be shutting down," a post on the shop's Facebook page stated. "After years of serving our community, we will be closing our doors for the final time after we sell out of inventory."
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