Local News

Sheriff’s Department takes report of broken windshield in Enfield

Wednesday, June 8 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Sheriff’s Department received a call about a damaged car in Enfield on Tuesday afternoon. Deputies responded to 723 South First Street just before 1pm, where Christina Wilson showed them the damage to her 2001 Pontiac Grand Am. According to the damage... Read More.

Carmi City Council updates ordinance, makes Library Board appointments at Tuesday meeting

Wednesday, June 8 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi City Council met Tuesday evening for their first meeting in June. Diane Healy, Steve Winkleman, and Sharon Whitsitt were all re-appointed for three year terms to the Library Board. The appointments will run through June 30, 2019.An amendment to Ordinance 1420 discussed... Read More.

BELL SMITH SPRINGS TRAILHEAD TEMPORARILY CLOSED

Tuesday, June 7 by Jc Tinsley

HARRISBURG, Ill. (JUNE 6, 2016) – Beginning Monday June 13, 2016 through Monday June 27th the Bell Smith Springs Trailhead and parking lot will be closed to allow for trail maintenance. This temporary closure includes the portion of Bell Smith Springs Road just past... Read More.

Upcoming Events at SIC

Tuesday, June 7 by Jc Tinsley

June 20-21, 6-10 p.m. and June 25, 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. – The Illinois Concealed Carry Class will be held at Southeastern Illinois College. Evening classes, June 20-21 will be held in the Robert I Gregg Technology Center room... Read More.

Ray encourages Norris City Village Board to join Enterprise Zone

Tuesday, June 7 by Jc Tinsley

Mike Ray of the White County board, who is from Norris City, addressed the board members concerning the Village participating in the enterprise zone. The current zone expires in 2018 and applications for one to replace it are being accepted from now until the... Read More.

Tribute to Sound of Music cast working hard for June 24 and 25 performance

Tuesday, June 7 by Jc Tinsley

Rehearsals continue for the Carmi League of Arts tribute to the Sound of Music. The show will feature the music from the original production along with story-telling narration. The main character, Maria, will be played by Tracy Orr. Scott Kiser has the role of Captain Von... Read More.

Grayville City Council awards road project bid at special meeting Monday

Monday, June 6 by Jc Tinsley

The Grayville City Council held a special meeting at 10am on Monday and quickly moved through a short agenda.The bid for the project on IL Highway 1 and the Stephenson Street extension was unanimously awarded to Sierra Bravo. The Sesser based company submitted a... Read More.

White County Sheriff warning residents about new scam

Monday, June 6 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Sheriff's Office has received a report of a man and woman going door to door saying they were with Ameren and wanted peoples account numbers to switch electric companies.Sheriff Doug Maier stated in a press release issued Monday morning that Ameren... Read More.

Carmi Police arrest two after traffic stop early Saturday morning

Monday, June 6 by Jc Tinsley

A traffic stop on Saturday night by the Carmi Police Department led to the arrest of a Fairfield man on DUI charges, while his passenger was arrested on drug offenses.Officers pulled over a vehicle driven by 53 year old Mark Welty at the in... Read More.

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Four sentenced in Hamilton County Court on Thursday

Friday, June 3 by Jc Tinsley

Four individuals were sentenced to prison on Thursday in Hamilton County Court according to States Attorney Justin Hood.26 year old Zachary Bassemier of Carmi pled guilty to one count of Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine... Read More.