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Carmi Police arrest 13 year old, make domestic violence arrest
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...
White County Board hires new Animal Control Officer
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...
Reservations for Eagles Tours at Crab Orchard NWR begin December 10, 2015
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,...
District 19 releases November enforcement report
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...
Carmi Police make two warrant arrests on Monday
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...
WRUL and WROY present 6th annual Elf A Shelf food drive
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...
Busy weekend for Carmi Police Department
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...
Phelps Calls on Governor to Restore Funding to Southern Illinois Amtrak Service
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...
