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Treasurer Michael Frerichs Announces Online Auction for Unclaimed Property

Tuesday, March 22 by Jc Tinsley

Silver bars, gold coins, football cards and jewelry are among the 12,600 items worth $57,000 to be auctioned online March 28-April 1, Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs said today. “We have more than one million items that we would like to return to their owners,” Frerichs...

MCPD arrest report for 3/18-3/19

Tuesday, March 22 by Jc Tinsley

03/19/2016, Mt. Carmel Police arrested 22 year old Lucinda R. Calderman of Mt. Carmel after she was stopped for a traffic violation. During the traffic stop it was discovered that Calderman was driving on a suspended driver's license. Calderman was arrested and transported to...

CWC School Board accepts donation of Archie Brown Memorial Park

Tuesday, March 22 by Jc Tinsley

Before the meeting, Kent "Pete" Fulkerson was sworn in as a new board member, replacing Richard J. Kuykendall, who resigned at the last month's board meeting. Fulkerson will fill out the remainder of Kuykendall's termThe Board approved a donation from Greg Brown of Brown...

Phelps Aims to Speed Up Coal Mining Approval Process, Cut Government Red Tape

Monday, March 21 by Jc Tinsley

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To help stimulate the local economy, state Rep. Brandon Phelps, D-Harrisburg, introduced legislation making it easier for coal companies to receive approval of mining applications. “Coal is vital to Southern Illinois’ economy and despite recent efforts by President Obama and...

4-H Serves 750 Pork Chops at Annual Fundraiser

Monday, March 21 by Jc Tinsley

Brent and Sydnie Hammell from the Centerville Ripsnorters 4-H Club were just a few that helped serve at the annual 4-H pork chop supper.The White County 4-H had an...

Carmi Police investigate theft at Rice Motor Company

Monday, March 21 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Police Department received a theft report Saturday morning from Rice Motor Company. Sometime between 6pm on Friday and 7:45am Saturday, someone removed eight tires and wheels from two vehicles from the lot. The estimated value of the stolen items was $8000. Just after...

Carmi teen, passenger injured in railroad crossing accident Saturday night

Monday, March 21 by Jc Tinsley

A Carmi teen is in stable condition at an Evansville hospital after an accident involving a train that occurred Saturday night in rural White County.17 year old Logan Pugsley was attempting to cross the intersection on County Road 900E at 11:45pm when she was...

Formal charges against Harrisburg physician announced

Friday, March 18 by Jc Tinsley

A press conference was held Friday morning at the Saline County Detention Center to confirm the Wednesday arrest of 56 year old Brian Burns in relation to the disappearance of 49 year old Carla Burns.Thursday...

First Mid-Illinois Bank & Trust Lends a Hand to Keep SIC Center Open

Friday, March 18 by Jc Tinsley

When tough times come, our neighbors are generally the ones to help us pick up the pieces and keep moving forward. Such is the case for the Workforce and Illinois Small Business Development Center (WISBDC) of Southeastern Illinois College. Due to the increased...

Tracy Wasson wins 2016 Paul Simon Essay Contest at SIC

Friday, March 18 by Jc Tinsley

Tracy Wasson of Harrisburg (left) receives a $50 check from Dr. Dana Keating, SIC Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs, for winning the 2016 Paul Simon Essay...