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Courthouse Update from Greater Wabash and Architect

Tuesday, August 27 by Nicole Behnke

At the White County Board meeting, Jeff Vaughan, a representative from the Greater Wabash Regional Planning Committee, and Lacey Young, a prominent architect working on the possible new courthouse, shared significant updates with the board in public comments.As of August 21st, the County has...

County Road and Ameren Missouri Talk at White County Board

Tuesday, August 27 by Nicole Behnke

While two items were formally on the White County Board agenda for their monthly meeting, the public comments section truly took center stage, serving as the platform for the main topics of discussion.Enfield resident Janice Prince brought a significant concern to the board, County...

Lawyer in the Library

Monday, August 26 by Nicole Behnke

“Lawyer in the Library” Program to Begin in Carmi this Month Second Judicial Circuit Chief Judge Melissa Morgan is proud to announce the Second Circuit’s “Lawyer in the Library” program will begin in White County this month. The program consists of a local attorney meeting...

FMH PRESENTS AUGUST EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH

Monday, August 26 by Nicole Behnke

Fairfield Memorial Hospital honors an employee each month who has been nominated by their peers for providing extraordinary patient care and customer services within and outside of the Hospital.Tymber Robson, RN, who works in Fairfield Memorial Hospital Orthopedic Surgical Clinic, was selected as the...

A Scuffle Leads to Two Detained

Friday, August 23 by Nicole Behnke

Paul James and his daughter Courtney James were detained on Thursday for Domestic Battery.According to a report, Courtney threw a soda can at the face of her brother, Shane Workman. Paul then shoved and punched Shane in the face, which resulted in injuries.Shane did...

Four Arrested on White County Warrants

Wednesday, August 21 by Nicole Behnke

A safety detail throughout White County was conducted by the White County Sheriff’s Department and the Police Departments of Carmi, Grayville, and Norris City.A total of 21 traffic stops were conducted with four citations issued.Four individuals were arrested for active White County warrants.Joseph Abell...

McLeansboro City Council August Meeting

Wednesday, August 21 by Nicole Behnke

The McLeansboro City council met for about an hour Tuesday night. Scott Mareing was there and has this report…Dale Holtmann of Scheffel Boyle presented the Fiscal Year 2023 audit. He said that everything looks good. The board unanimously approved the audit.There was discussion regarding...

Carmi School Talks Budget, Resignations, and New Hire

Tuesday, August 20 by Nicole Behnke

The Carmi White County School Board met briefly for its regular monthly session Monday night. Scott Mareing was there and has this report…The board passed the Fiscal Year 2025 tentative budget and placed it on display for a minimum of 30 days. Final action...

Maunie Man Arrested after Firing Bow; Assaulting Woman

Tuesday, August 20 by Nicole Behnke

White County Sheriff Deputies were assisted by the Illinois State Police, Conservation Police, and the Carmi PD K9 unit in response to a call that a female had been shot at with a compound bow and then assaulted.Stephanie Graham advised police when they arrived...

Rose Arrested

Tuesday, August 20 by Nicole Behnke

A call was made to the White County Sheriff's Office about someone climbing a ladder through a window into someone's home.Upon thorough investigation, Erica Rose was found inside the house and claimed it was her sister's place.A complaint was filed against Rose by Jessica...