Local News

Guardian Center seeks nominations for ‘Friend of Children’ award

Monday, March 7 by Jc Tinsley

The Guardian Center, Inc. is currently accepting nominations for its 2016 “Friend of the Children” award.The center wishes to honor an individual who contributes in a special way to meet the needs of children. The ideal candidate is an individual committed to serving children...

ISP troopers investigate deadly crash and ATV accident in Wabash County

Monday, March 7 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police District 19 troopers investigated a fatal traffic crash that took place in Wabash County on Saturday night.Just before midnight, authorities say that 54 year old John R Jones pulled onto County Road 1000 E from Friendsville Avenue and lost control of...

Carmi woman injured in rollover crash Sunday

Monday, March 7 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Sheriff’s Department responded to a single vehicle accident on Sunday that sent a Carmi resident to an Evansville hospital.According to the traffic crash report, Glenda Spoonmore was travelling on County Road 1450 East north of 350 North just after 2pm when...

Carmi Police make Friday warrant arrest

Monday, March 7 by Jc Tinsley

A Carmi woman was arrested on Friday evening by City Police at her residence on Stewart Street.36 year old Kristal McWhirter was taken into custody just after 5pm on a White County warrant. McWhirter was transported to the White County Jail, where she was...

SIC’s Model Illinois Government Team Wins Third Consecutive Championship‏

Friday, March 4 by Jc Tinsley

The SIC Model Illinois Government team won their division at the state competition in Springfield for the third year in a row. Pictured (l-r) are Stephanie Johns,...

IEMA issues preliminary order against Wayne County Well Surveys, Inc.

Thursday, March 3 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Emergency Management Agency is seeking a civil penalty and cost recovery from Wayne County Well Surveys, Inc. of more than $75,000 after the company reported losing a radioactive well logging source holder last fall.Wayne County Well Surveys notified the IEMA in October...

White County Sheriff and Norris City Police to conduct active shooter drill at NCO grade school March 11

Thursday, March 3 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Sheriff’s Department and the Norris City Police Department will be conducting an active shooter training drill at NCO Grade School during the afternoon of Friday, March 11.White County Sheriff’s Department Sgt. Craig Poole said that no students will be present during...

Chamber Radio Auction Coming March 19th

Thursday, March 3 by Jc Tinsley

It began nearly two decades ago as a way for the general public to get to know Chamber officers and directors and for those Chamber members to tell folks about the Chamber’s purpose and activities. Station Manager Jc Tinsley put the gas pedal down...

White County Farm Bureau “On the Road” program scheduled for March 9

Thursday, March 3 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Farm Bureau is hosting an “On the Road” seminar, focusing on trucking laws for farmers—both new and well-worn. It’ll take a special look at the latest “Covered Farm Vehicle” exemptions and you'll have the chance to ask those trucking questions that...

Rotary learns how to make cheese at Thursday meeting

Thursday, March 3 by Jc Tinsley

Photo credit: Kenneth Dwain HarrelsonAt Thursday’s Rotary meeting, Ken Harrelson showed the club how to make cheddar cheese. The process is not hard but does take time. Kenny explained that 2...