Local News

White County CEO Accepts Donation from White County Off Road

Wednesday, July 6 by Jc Tinsley

White County Off-Road recently held a Jeep Cruise In event in the parking lot of James Cook’s State Farm Office. Proceeds from the event were donated to the White County CEO Program. Pictured making the presentation is (L-R) Mike Eyman, Cody Gottman, Dr. Clint...

Carmi PD investigates broken windows; make domestic violence arrest

Wednesday, July 6 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Police Department responded to a report of a broken window at 11:45am Tuesday morning. Officers took a written statement from Daniel Demendonca that the front store windows of his building at 1 Smith Street were shattered overnight. Demendonca said he could find...

Sheriff’s Department investigating ATV theft from Crossville

Wednesday, July 6 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Sheriff’s Department is investigating the theft of another ATV in White County. Crossville resident Clint Spencer reported that around 3:30 am Monday morning, his mother heard a loud vehicle near his shop on County Road 1625E, and in the morning found...

Norris City Village Board sends letters about nuisance violations

Wednesday, July 6 by Jc Tinsley

The fiscal year 2016-17 budget with revenues of $3.25 million was approved, along with appropriations and the tax levy.The board approved $75,000 from the Village's reserve to fund to donate to the Wabash Ohio Valley Special Education District for the approximately 100 special education...

Carmi City Council names new park, gets updates on city projects

Wednesday, July 6 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi City Council met for the first time in July on Tuesday evening, and started the meeting with a resolution to name the 66 acres acquired earlier this year next to Burrell’s Woods as the Burrell’s Woods Bicentennial Park. The resolution passed unanimously...

WVC STUDENT-ATHLETES AWARDED NJCAA HONORS

Wednesday, July 6 by Jc Tinsley

Mt. Carmel ,IL- Wabash Valley College Athletic Director Mike Carpenter is pleased to announce that 24 Wabash Valley College Student-Athletes have been awarded NJCAA Honors for their academic achievement.The three NJCAA Academic Student Athlete Awards include: Pinnacle Award for Academic Excellence: 4.00 GPA; Superior...

Red Cross issues emergency call for blood and platelet donations to address significant shortage

Wednesday, July 6 by Jc Tinsley

The American Red Cross has issued an emergency call for blood and platelets, urging all eligible donors to give now to replenish an extremely low summer blood supply.Blood donations have fallen short of hospital needs for the past few months, resulting in about 39,000...

IEMA offer heat safety tips

Wednesday, July 6 by Jc Tinsley

Heat, Humidity Can Be Deadly CombinationSPRINGFIELD – On average, heat kills more people each year than other weather-related hazards, such as tornadoes, floods and lightning. To increase awareness about the dangers of extreme heat, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) and...

SCRIPTS AVAILABLE FOR WVC/WVAC FALL PRODUCTION “FARCE OF NATURE”

Wednesday, July 6 by Jc Tinsley

Wabash Valley College and the Wabash Valley Arts Council are pleased to announce that scripts are now available in the Bauer Media Center for the fall production, “Farce of Nature,” which will be presented October 14, 15, and 16, 2016. Auditions will be held...

Hamilton County Enhanced 911 is Live

Wednesday, July 6 by Jc Tinsley

Representative John Bradley explaining part of the process of that took place with the Legislature, so Hamilton County could access the necessary funds to implement Enhanced 9-1-1. Left of...