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Carmi Police investigating Friday night hit and run

Monday, December 19 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Police Department is investigating a hit and run that occurred Friday night in the parking lot behind the Elk’s Lodge on Cherry Street.Jared Whitley of Carmi told officers that he parked his SUV in the lot around 7:30 pm and believed that...

Dr. Jonah Rice: College is expected. Now how can I afford it?

Monday, December 19 by Jc Tinsley

Would you or can you buy a brand new car every year? I’m not talking used or economy, I’m talking a brand new, loaded SUV or heavy-duty truck. Imagine spending that amount of money two or even four years in a row. That’s...

Fairfield man sentenced on child pornography charges in US District Court

Monday, December 19 by Jc Tinsley

Zachary R. Wheeler, 23, of Fairfield, IL, was recently sentenced to federal prison on child pornography related charges, Donald S. Boyce, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois, announced today.On December 15, 2016, Wheeler was sentenced to 180 months’ imprisonment and five...

Three surrender at Carmi Police Department over weekend

Monday, December 19 by Jc Tinsley

27 year old Dewayne Brown of Carmi turned himself in to the Carmi Police Department on Friday to answer a White County warrant. Brown was taken into custody at 6:35 pm and later was released...

Shawnee National Forest temporarily closes Jonesboro office for remodeling

Monday, December 19 by Jc Tinsley

Beginning Dec. 20, Shawnee National Forest will close its Jonesboro office for remodeling for about five weeks.You can obtain a firewood permit, purchase a map or get a disability access permit from the Jonesboro office with an appointment. To schedule an appointment, call (618)...

WVC’S Small World in need of items for greenhouse

Monday, December 19 by Jc Tinsley

Wabash Valley College’s Small World is designing a Small World Greenhouse, and they are asking local clubs, individuals, and businesses to consider donating items needed to teach the children greenhouse skills. Among the items needed are: Seedling starters, Pots of assorted sizes and shapes,...

IDNR Announces Lease Termination at Rend Lake Resort and Conference Center

Monday, December 19 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) today terminated the lease agreement with Rend Lake Resort, Inc. and intends to seek a new operator for the Rend Lake Resort and Conference Center, located on Rend Lake at Wayne Fitzgerrell State Recreation Area in southern...