Carlyle News

A Carlyle farmer hid a tractor behind a "false wall" of a barn on property where a Keyesport couple were found slain, according to a federal bankruptcy-fraud case announced Thursday.

Carlyle High's latest head football coach plans on having staying power. Keith McGlasson, the defensive coordinator at Wesclin last year, was recently hired as the Indians' fourth head coach since Gary Wheeler ...

Two store clerks were arrested Saturday on charges of selling alcohol to minors during a covert operation conducted by Illinois State Police in Clinton County.

Leading 6-0 going into the bottom of the fifth inning, a trip to the Class 2A state finals seemed imminent for the Carlyle Indians.

School is out for the seniors at Carlyle High, but the baseball team is still learning lessons.

The Illinois Department of Agriculture has announced its list of county fairs, which usually feature pageants, tractor and truck pulls and livestock exhibits. via STLtoday

“That way they can get busy with the summer stuff and all that good stuff. That would be our target date.”

The search is on for a head football coach at Carlyle High School. Principal Joe Wilkerson confirmed Friday that Josh Cavanaugh turned in his resignation at the Carlyle Community Unit School District 1 meeting ... via Belleville News

Catherine H. Von Hatten, 84, died on April 11, 2008, at Alton Memorial Hospital. via Alton Telegraph

“The school called me (this week) and informed me that they had serious concerns about my voting record”

An Illinois state legislator says his former Catholic high school invited him to join the school's hall of honor in recognition of his political career - then yanked back that invitation after deciding his ... via Free Republic

The National Weather Service is predicting sunny skies for this weekend.

Saturday through Monday are expected to be mostly sunny, with a chance of showers Sunday night. Temperatures will range from the high 30s to high 60s.

The Kaskaskia River at Carlyle Lake remains 2 feet above flood level, according to the National Weather Service. The Army Corps of Engineers says minor flooding is possible in coming days downstream from Carlyle and Rend lakes.

A corps representative said water-control experts monitor the lake levels closely and will work to adjust discharges if levels continue to rise. Read more

The Army Corps of Engineers says minor flooding is possible in coming days downstream from Carlyle and Rend lakes in southern Illinois. via KMOV-TV Saint Louis

The Clinton County Showcase is ready to give audiences an encore of Easter when it presents the rousing musical 'Godspell' this weekend and next on its Breese stage.

It's Stephen Schwartz's fresh re-interpretation of the Bible that wound up on Broadway in 1976, with touring companies around the world ever since. The show boasts a score full of infectious melodies in a variety of styles, including 'All Good Gifts,' 'Turn Back O Man' and the ever-popular 'Day By Day.'

Adam Klostermann, of Breese, will make his Showcase debut as Jesus along with Tim Diekemper, of Smithton, as John the Baptist. The cast of 10 also features Marty Diekemper, Jenny Mondt and Lynne Huelsmann, all of Breese; Lauren Fuehne, of Highland; Charlie Pollmann, of Beckemeyer; Josh MacDonald, of Carlyle; Lizz Gloeckner, of Trenton; and Darlene Caviness, of Swansea. The production is directed by Charlie and Mike Huelsmann with Robin Netemeyer doing the choreography. Read more

“We regret this decision to cancel (events)”

Soybean Growers Blast Farm Bill Proposal BLOOMINGTON - Reacting to a compromise farm bill offered by the U.S. House of Representatives to President Bush, the Illinois Soybean Association and American Soybean ... via The Legal Record

The Illinois Department of Agriculture announced late Tuesday that it has suspended the grain dealer and grain warehouse license of The Grain Exchange LLC, headquartered in Carlyle, Illinois. via Illinois Farm Bureau

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. _ Federal budget cuts will eat into camping and other recreational activities at three Southern Illinois lakes and one in Missouri this summer, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced ... via STLtoday

“If there were more of a market, he would have spent a lot more of that three-week period down there fishing.”

The first commercial fishing venture to remove pesky Asian carp from the Kaskaskia River below the spillway at Carlyle Lake has been deemed a success. via Southeast Missourian

“In the juried show, you only get to see a few pieces.”

River Bend and art enthusiasts alike share the benefit of Jacoby Arts Center. The Awards of Excellence 2008 exhibition opened Friday with a reception welcoming patrons to view six regional artists who were ... via Alton Telegraph

“I was hoping it was going to go in. It was straight, but I wasn't sure. It felt like it was going in.”

Proving no deficit was too large to overcome, the Carlyle Indians upset the area's top-ranked small-school team Tuesday. via Belleville News-Democrat

“I'm interested in continuing our dialogue with him to do something about the development”

Until he received a mailed packet last week, Mayor Mark Eckert had said he was ready to call off a deal with developer City Centre Associates for a residential and retail development near the Belleville MetroLink tracks because the developer hadn't delivered on its promises.

But Steve Scott, of Indianapolis-based City Centre, said Scott Hilliard Kosene, the company that did the feasibility study, long ago delivered what Belleville for the past year has been asking for -- a $43,000 feasibility study. Read more

Don't let your Christmas tree go to waste this year after the holidays.

Christmas trees can be dropped off at several sites in St. Clair and Madison counties as well as at sites at Carlyle Lake.

Before disposal, all trees accepted must be stripped of decorations, including tinsel and garland. Residents are encouraged to use the drop-off locations during daytime hours for Christmas trees only, as pine wreaths, pine roping, or other landscape waste is prohibited.-

Madison County

Old boxes and wrapping paper can be recycled in the curbside blue bin or nearest recycling station in Madison County. For more information about Christmas tree recycling or any other recycling questions, please call the Recycling Hotline at 296-6664 or visit www.madisoncountyrecycles.com. Read more