Local News

MCPD Arrest Reports 9/15-9/16

Friday, September 16 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.09/15/2016-Mt. Carmel Police arrested 54 year old Lawrence C. Wells of Mt. Carmel after he was stopped for a traffic violation. During...

IECC Board Meeting Agenda – 9/20/16 – 7:00 p.m . – WVC SB Room 61

Friday, September 16 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois Eastern Community Colleges Board Agenda September 20, 2016 7:00 p.m. Wabash Valley College Science Building Room 61 1. Call to Order & Roll Call...................................................................................... Chairman Fischer 2. Disposition of Minutes................................................................................................. CEO Bruce

Three arrested after Carmi Police respond to Thursday night domestic disturbance call

Friday, September 16 by Jc Tinsley

44 year old Robert W Stover of Carmi surrendered himself at the Carmi Police Department Thursday evening on a White County warrant for assault and disorderly conduct. Stover was taken into custody at 6:15 pm,...

Carmi Rotary gets visit from District Governor David Matthews

Friday, September 16 by Jc Tinsley

At Thursday’s Rotary meeting, President JR Hubele introduced Sheryl Woodham, executive director of the Guardian Center. Sheryl then proceeded to introduce Rotary District 6510 Governor David Matthews and his wife Marilyn.David was born and raised near Fairfield. David received his M.S. in Educational psychology...

Amended agenda for White County 9-1-1 Board meeting Monday, Sept. 20

Friday, September 16 by Jc Tinsley

**AMENDED** WHITE COUNTY 9-1-1 AGENDA White County Courthouse Monday, September 19th, 2016 6:00 p.m. 1) Roll Call2) Approval of Minutes3) Approval of Financial Statements4) Visitors and CommunicationsBoard Member Appointment – EMS Representation5) Coordinator's ReportsCall Reports6) Other Business / Updates*NG911...

Illinois Labor Force Declines Fourth Straight Month

Friday, September 16 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that the unemployment rate in August decreased -0.3 percentage points to 5.5 percent and nonfarm payrolls decreased, based on preliminary data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and IDES. The decrease in...

Illinois American Water Offers Student Art Contest in Conjunction with National “Imagine a Day Without Water” Event

Friday, September 16 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois American Water is inviting 3rd, 4th and 5th grade classrooms within the Company’s service area to participate in an “Imagine a Day Without Water” art contest. Winning students will win their classroom a $100 donation. Artwork may also be featured in a future bill...

Illinois Regional College Fair returning to RLC’s Waugh Gymnasium Sept. 20

Friday, September 16 by Jc Tinsley

High school students, Rend Lake College transfer students, parents, and community members are invited to attend the annual Illinois Regional College Fair (IRCF), hosted in RLC’s James “Hummer” Waugh Gymnasium next week.The IRCF is a free event that...

Lincoln Log Cabin offers free crafts, music and games at Sept. 24-25 Harvest Frolic

Friday, September 16 by Jc Tinsley

Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site is celebrating the arrival of autumn and the harvest season with games, crafts, contests and a 5K run on Sept. 24-25. The free Harvest Frolic activities feature a variety of entertainment, including period music, Punch-and-Judy puppet shows...

Kiwanis Learns About One Room School; Open House Set for this Sunday

Thursday, September 15 by Jc Tinsley

Education has been a priority in White County for centuries. Connie Saunders, in for her husband Art recovering from surgery gave half of the Kiwanis program at Thursday’s club meeting and laid out the history...