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Hamilton Memorial Hospital honored by ICAHN

Thursday, December 10 by Jc Tinsley

Denise Browning (right), Hamilton Memorial Hospital’s Director of Rehabilitation, accepts ICAHN’s 2015 Hospital ‘Innovation of the Year’ Honorable Mention Award from Angie Charlet, ICAHN Director of Quality, during ceremonies held November... Read More.

Carmi Police arrest 13 year old, make domestic violence arrest

Thursday, December 10 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Police Department arrested a 13 year old male juvenile Wednesday afternoon on a charge of disorderly conduct. The arrest occurred just after 2pm on Main Street near the theater. The juvenile was processed at the White County Jail and released into the... Read More.

White County Board hires new Animal Control Officer

Wednesday, December 9 by Jc Tinsley

With all members present, the White County Board held their December meeting Tuesday night at the White County Courthouse.After unanimously approving November’s bills and meeting minutes, the Board heard from State’s Attorney Denton Aud that he attended a meeting in St. Clair County with... Read More.

Reservations for Eagles Tours at Crab Orchard NWR begin December 10, 2015

Tuesday, December 8 by Jc Tinsley

Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge will host guided eagle tours into the closed portion of the Refuge to potentially view active bald eagles and their nests. These tours are sponsored by the Friends of Crab Orchard, and are scheduled for January 23, 24, 30,... Read More.

District 19 releases November enforcement report

Tuesday, December 8 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi, IL–Illinois State Police District 19 Commander, Captain Kelly Hodge, announced today activity and enforcement figures for the month of November. Troopers in District 19, which includes Wabash, Edwards, Wayne, White, Hamilton, Saline, and Gallatin Counties, recorded 976 incidents during the month.Enforcement activity consisted... Read More.

Carmi Police make two warrant arrests on Monday

Tuesday, December 8 by Jc Tinsley

34 year old Crystal Boaz was arrested at her residence on Conger Avenue Monday afternoon on a White County warrant. Boaz was taken to the White County Jail just after 4:30pm and released after posting bond. The Carmi Police Department also arrested 33 year old... Read More.

WRUL and WROY present 6th annual Elf A Shelf food drive

Monday, December 7 by Jc Tinsley

WROY/WRUL Radio, based out of Carmi is welcoming the region to once again join in an effort to help stock local food pantry shelves this holiday season. According to research, almost 16% of the population in the immediate listening area is at or below... Read More.

Busy weekend for Carmi Police Department

Monday, December 7 by Jc Tinsley

32 year old Kristin M Brown of Carmi was arrested by the Carmi Police Department on Friday at 12:30pm on a warrant for failure to appear at a residence on Oak Street. Brown was processed at the White County Jail and later released on... Read More.

Sheriff’s Dept: Tip leads to Carmi man’s arrest Sunday night

Monday, December 7 by Jc Tinsley

Thanks to a tip from a resident, the White County Sheriff’s Department arrested a Carmi man for multiple warrants Sunday night, and arrested a McLeansboro man for DUI. Acting on information received... Read More.

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Phelps Calls on Governor to Restore Funding to Southern Illinois Amtrak Service

Monday, December 7 by Jc Tinsley

HARRISBURG, Ill. – This week state Rep. Brandon Phelps, D-Harrisburg, announced that he is calling on Southern Illinois residents to lend their names to an effort calling on Governor Rauner to restore cuts to Amtrak rail services that are vital to the regional economy.“Part... Read More.