Local News

Veteran Service Office in Benton moving to new location

Tuesday, January 31 by Jc Tinsley

The IDVA Veteran Service Office in Benton, Illinois will move to 1602 North Main Street in Benton, Illinois. Their current office will be closed Tuesday, January 31, 2017. The new office will have the same phone...

Greater Wabash Regional Planning Commission Hires New Community Development Coordinator

Tuesday, January 31 by Jc Tinsley

Ms. Olivia Baumgardner has been hired as the new Community Development Coordinator by GWRPC. Her primary job responsibilities will include leading the area’s ongoing community planning and technical assistance on behalf of the local elected...

“Quilts of the Wabash” Exhibit Opens February 6 at WVC

Tuesday, January 31 by Jc Tinsley

Wabash Valley College is pleased to announce the opening of the first of two quilt exhibits to showcase the talent and art of our community. “Quilts of the Wabash” features local quilts made and submitted...

Treasurer Frerichs Launches New Investment Program for Children & Adults with a Disability or Blindness

Tuesday, January 31 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs today announced a groundbreaking partnership that brings together 14 states to encourage individuals to invest money on behalf of people with a disability or blindness without jeopardizing their federal disability benefits. Illinois leads the National Achieving a Better Life Experience...

MCPD arrest report 1/27-1/31

Tuesday, January 31 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.01/27/2017-Mt .Carmel Police arrested two individuals after they were stopped by the Mt. Carmel Police. Mt. Carmel Police arrested 29 year old...

Bassemier sentenced for role in Matz burglary

Tuesday, January 31 by Jc Tinsley

In White County Court on Monday afternoon, 49 year old Michael Bassemier of Carmi was sentenced to five years in Illinois Department of Corrections custody for his role in the August burglary of the home...

Carmi Police make two warrant arrests over weekend

Monday, January 30 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police arrested 31 year old Andrew McCauley of Carmi Friday morning on a White County warrant for theft. McCauley was observed walking on Stewart Street at 11:30 am and was taken into custody. McCauley...

Rend Lake College Fall 2016 Honors Lists

Monday, January 30 by Jc Tinsley

Rend Lake College is pleased to announce 362 students have made the President’s and Vice Presidents’ lists of academic honors for the Fall 2016 semester.The lists include 149 individuals named to the President’s List. Those students earned a 4.0 grade point average (GPA) during...

Rich Herrin Classic schedule for Saturday, Feb. 4

Monday, January 30 by Jc Tinsley

Rich Herrin Classic XIIIFebruary 4, 201710:00 Hamilton Co vs Gallatin Co11:30 Carmi vs Anna-Jonesboro1:00 Mt Carmel vs Nashville2:30 Goreville vs Harrisburg4:00 Marshall Co (KY) vs Edwards Co5:30 Centralia vs Teutopolis7:00 Benton vs Mattoon8:30 Benton (Girls) vs Carterville* Team listed first will be considered the...

Hamilton County Relay for Life kicks off Feb. 11

Monday, January 30 by Jc Tinsley

The Hamilton County Relay for Life Kickoff will be held Saturday, February 11 as part of the Blackout Cancer Game activities at Hamilton County Sr. High School in McLeansboro versus Waltonville.Between games, survivors will be honored as they take a lap around the gym....