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WVC to host Financial Aid FAFSA completion night

Tuesday, January 3 by Jc Tinsley

Wabash Valley College will host a Financial Aid FAFSA Completion Night on January 19 from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. in the Student Services complex and Room 205 in Main Hall. The FAFSA is currently available for 2017-2018 as of October 1, 2016. Financial Aid experts...

Carmi Police make meth arrest after traffic stop; investigate property damage

Tuesday, January 3 by Jc Tinsley

Early Saturday morning, Carmi Police conducted a traffic stop which resulted in the arrest of a Carmi woman on multiple charges.At 12:55 am, an officer noticed 36 year old Stephanie Fulkerson driving on North Walnut...

33rd Annual Wanye County Corn Growers Seminar to be held January 6th

Tuesday, January 3 by Jc Tinsley

The 33rd annual Corn Growers Seminar is set for Friday, January 6, 2017. As always, the seminar will be held at the Ruritan Building in Geff according to Gregg Barnard, Wayne County Corn Growers President. The seminar is free and is open to the...

Carmi Chamber of Commerce to Offer Scholarship

Tuesday, January 3 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that Carmi White County High School seniors, as well as church and home schooled students living in the Carmi White County School District, can obtain applications for a $500 scholarship from the high school guidance...

Gov. Rauner: It’s time to set Illinois on a path for success

Monday, January 2 by Jc Tinsley

The following is an excerpt op-ed by Governor Rauner that ran in the

Reis Talks New Laws Affecting Sportsmen in 2017

Monday, January 2 by Jc Tinsley

State Representative David Reis (R - Willow Hill) issued information on several new laws for 2017 this week. Reis is a member of the Downstate Sportsman’s Caucus and outlined the measures that will go into effect...

IDPH Releases 4th Illinois Morbidity and Mortality Bulletin

Monday, January 2 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today released the fourth issue of its Illinois Morbidity and Mortality Bulletin (IMMB). The IMMB is IDPH’s primary publication for scientific articles of interest to public health communities and professionals in Illinois. Articles in the IMMB are...

MCPD arrest report 12/27 – 12/29

Monday, January 2 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.12/27/2016-Mt. Carmel Police arrested 18 year old Austin M. Knust of Mt. Carmel after police were called to a residence in the...

Wabash Co. Crime Stoppers offering reward for information into 4 wheeler thefts

Monday, January 2 by Jc Tinsley

Wabash County Crime Stoppers is offering a $300 reward for information leading the arrest of those responsible for a rash of 4 wheeler thefts in the Mt. Carmel area.On New Year’s Day, Mt. Carmel Police responded to another report of a 4 wheeler burglary...

Sheriff’s Department investigating burglary in rural Carmi

Friday, December 30 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a burglary in rural Carmi reported on Thursday.At 5:15 pm Audrey Huff told deputies that sometime after December 20th, someone entered her home on County Road 830 North and stole a 52” television and a box of...