Local News

It’s A White County Christmas Events – Week 3

Tuesday, November 22 by Jc Tinsley

The third week of It’s a White County Christmas beings on November 25th with the Christmas Shopping Stroll. Participating merchants include The Courtyard, HD Bean Jewelers, Karger Kollectibles, Rediscovered Treasures, Wild Imaginations Boutique and Merle Norman Cosmetics and Boutique.Saturday, November 26, beings with a...

Upcoming events at SIC 12/1 – 12/17

Tuesday, November 22 by Jc Tinsley

Dec. 1, 6 p.m. -- Martha Briana’s Domestic Disposables MFA Thesis Reception will be held in the George T. Dennis Visual and Performing Arts Center upper lobby, outside of the Art Gallery. For more information,...

“Breakfast with Santa” to be hosted by WVC’s Small World

Tuesday, November 22 by Jc Tinsley

A delightful opportunity awaits area parents and children with “Breakfast with Santa” which is being hosted by Wabash Valley College’s Small World. The event, to be held on Saturday morning, December 3 from 8:00 – 10:00 a.m. in WVC’s Red Café located in the...

Red Cross Issues Safe Cooking, Travel Tips as Thanksgiving Approaches

Tuesday, November 22 by Jc Tinsley

Thanksgiving is almost here – a time when many people will travel home to visit loved ones and households will prepare the holiday feast. The American Red Cross has steps people can follow to have a safe holiday.“Cooking is the...

Mt. Carmel Police Activity Report 11/17 – 11/21

Monday, November 21 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.11/17/2016- Mt. Carmel Police arrested 29 yeaer old Adam W. Barnett of Mt. Carmel after he was stopped for a traffic violation...

Sheriff’s Department makes domestic battery arrest

Monday, November 21 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Sheriff’s Department arrested Roy Ritcheson Thursday night after receiving a call about a domestic battery in Crossville. Sheriff Maier met with the victim in Grayville, then proceeded to arrest Ritcherson at 9:30 pm...

Carmi Police make two arrests over weekend

Monday, November 21 by Jc Tinsley

Friday morning, Carmi Police arrested 70 year old Thomas McCord of Crossville on a White County warrant for driving on a suspended license. McCord was taken into custody at 10:21 am and was released from...

Sheriff Maier warning residents about computer scam affecting residents

Friday, November 18 by Jc Tinsley

White County Sheriff Doug Maier is warning residents about a possible scam affecting computer users. A White County resident told the Sheriff’s Department that on Thursday, November 10th, she was using her computer when it locked up. A phone number appeared on the screen...

CONCEALED CARRY COURSE OFFERED AT WVC DECEMBER 15-17, 2016

Friday, November 18 by Jc Tinsley

If you are interested in obtaining your Illinois Concealed Carry License, why not enroll in the next Concealed Carry course being offered by Illinois Eastern Community Colleges which will be offered at Wabash Valley College on Thursday and Friday nights, December 15 and 16,...

American Red Cross Has Steps to Heat Your Home Safely

Friday, November 18 by Jc Tinsley

The days are getting shorter and the temperatures cooler, signs that it’s the time of year when many people turn the heat back on in their homes. It’s also the time of year when the number of home fires goes up, often times...