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White County Republican breakfast and bake sale coming Feb. 25

Monday, February 13 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Republican Party will be holding a breakfast fundraiser at the new Carmi Lion’s Den on Saturday, February 25th from 6:30 to 10 am. All you can eat pancakes and sausage or biscuits and gravy is available for $5.00.In addition, the Republican...

Sheriff’s Department warning of new scam in the area

Monday, February 13 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Sheriff's Office would like to warn the public of a scam in our area. A resident had a US Postal Money Order sent to them in the amount of $400.00. The money order was made payable to the resident, but they...

White County Sheriff’s Department makes Saturday warrant arrest in Enfield

Monday, February 13 by Jc Tinsley

On Wednesday, February 8th, White County Sheriff Doug Maier received word of a handgun stolen in White County in 2011 that was recovered in Panama City, Florida.Panama City Police recovered the weapon that was reported stolen by Larry Gunter of Norris City. Sheriff Maier...

Carmi Police make two arrests Saturday

Monday, February 13 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police arrested 32 year old Keri Tarrants of Carmi early Saturday morning for driving without a valid driver’s license. Tarrants was taken into custody at 12:17 am following a traffic stop in the 600...

IDNR: New IL Hunting and Trapping Season for Bobcats a Success

Monday, February 13 by Jc Tinsley

Hunters and trappers took a preliminary total of 141 bobcats during the 2016-17 Illinois Bobcat Hunting and Trapping Season. “We are very pleased with the response to Illinois’ new hunting and trapping season for bobcats,” said Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) Director Wayne Rosenthal. ...

Upcoming Events at SIC

Monday, February 13 by Jc Tinsley

Feb. 21 – 22, 4-6 p.m. – Auditions will be held for Southeastern Illinois College’s spring musical, My Fair Lady in the George T. Dennis Visual and Performing Arts Center...

State Seeks Nominations For Governor’s Volunteer Service Awards

Monday, February 13 by Jc Tinsley

The Serve Illinois Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service (Serve Illinois) is accepting nominations for the eighth annual Governor’s Volunteer Service Awards. These awards recognize individual volunteers and for-profit businesses and highlight the importance of community service in Illinois. “Each year, 2.4 million Illinoisans take...

MCPD arrest report for 2/9 – 2/10

Monday, February 13 by Jc Tinsley

The following subjects have been arrested by the Mt. Carmel Police. All subjects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.02/09/2017-Mt. Carmel Police arrested 29 year old Joseph D. Payne of Mt. Carmel after police were called to 1018 Plum Street reference a...

Historic sites celebrate Lincoln’s birthday

Friday, February 10 by Jc Tinsley

Historic sites across Illinois will celebrate the birthday of America’s greatest president with a weekend of music, dance, educational programming and, of course, cake.

Nursing scholarship application available from Illinois Farm Bureau

Friday, February 10 by Jc Tinsley

Applications are now available for nurse practitioner scholarships through the Illinois Farm Bureau® Rural Nurse Practitioner Scholarship Program. There will be five scholarships, worth $4,000 each, granted this year.The scholarship program, now in its twenty fifth year, helps encourage and develop the pool of...