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IDOI: Be Prepared if Disaster Strikes

Tuesday, April 18 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Insurance (DOI) today joined the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) to urge consumers to consider their insurance risks and understand what is covered in their current policies. With the threat of natural disasters on the rise it is important...

17th Annual Steel Guitar Show to Benefit Shriners Hospitals for Children

Tuesday, April 18 by Jc Tinsley

The 17th Annual Southern Illinois Steel Guitar Show returns to the Mt. Vernon Event Center (former Holiday Inn) in Mt. Vernon, Ill April 20-22nd. The schedule runs 10:00 a.m.- 10:00 p.m. Thursday, 10:00 a.m.- 11:00 p.m. Friday and 10:00 a.m.- 11:05 p.m. Saturday.

MCPD arrest report 4/16/17

Tuesday, April 18 by Jc Tinsley

The following subjects were arrested by the Mt. Carmel Police Department. All subjects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.04/16/2017-Mt. Carmel Police arrested 40 year old James C. Miller of Mt. Carmel after he was stopped for a traffic violation. During...

Carmi Police make traffic arrest; take another medication theft report

Tuesday, April 18 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Police Department arrested 37 year old Treasa Jennings of Eldorado Monday morning following a traffic stop in the Pundrake’s parking lot.Jennings was taken into custody at 9:07 am for driving on a suspended...

Two men charged with burglary in Edwards County Court Monday

Tuesday, April 18 by Jc Tinsley

A pair of Grayville men were formally charged in separate residential burglaries in Edwards County Court on Monday.42 year old Michael L Davis was charged with two counts of residential burglary in relation to a...

Two men sentenced in White County Court Monday

Tuesday, April 18 by Jc Tinsley

In White County Court Monday, two men were sentenced to Illinois Department of Corrections custody according to States Attorney Denton Aud.46 year old James Houchin of Grayville received a four year sentence on a charge...

Illinois State Fair Adds To Its Diverse, Dynamic Grandstand Line-Up

Monday, April 17 by Jc Tinsley

The hottest concert line-up of the summer is nearly complete as State Fair Manager Kevin Gordon announces four more nights of entertainment at Grandstand for the 2017 Illinois State Fair. One final concert announcement is still pending at this time.

WVC’s Small World Taking Applications for Small World Academy & New Kindergarten Readiness Class

Monday, April 17 by Jc Tinsley

Wabash Valley College’s Small World is now taking applications/limited slots for Small World Academy and New Kindergarten Readiness Class, ages 4-5 and 6-9, which will be offered 6:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., beginning May 22. There are also limited slots available for children 1-4...

Carmi Chamber of Commerce Announces Grants to Teachers

Monday, April 17 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Chamber of Commerce has awarded $200 grants to each of the following teachers in the Carmi White County School District: Melissa Dartt, Jefferson Attendance Center- Purchase of a Google Chromebook for her classroom. Kim Owen, Lincoln Attendance Center- Purchase of flexible seating for her...

Sheriff’s Department investigates domestic battery and theft cases over weekend

Monday, April 17 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Sheriff’s Department received a call Friday morning about a fight in progress at a residence in Rising Sun that led the arrest of 44 year old Brian Dartt on domestic battery charges. ...