Local News
Guardian Center seeks nominations for ‘Friend of Children’ award
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
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
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
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...
IEMA issues preliminary order against Wayne County Well Surveys, Inc.
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
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
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
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...
