Local News

Harrisburg’s Lawler Signs with SIC Basketball

Wednesday, June 8 by Blake Seely

Story by Sam Swimford, Athletic Operations Coordinator at SIC. Harrisburg High School product Jesse Lawler has signed a letter of intent to return home and play basketball at Southeastern Illinois College beginning this fall. Lawler, a 2021 graduate, was a 3-year starter for Coach Randy...

Hamilton County’s Hopper Joins SIC Clay Breakers

Wednesday, June 8 by Blake Seely

Story by Angela Wilson, Excutive Director of Marketing & Public Relations at SIC Trenton Lee Hopper of Hamilton County High School has signed his intent to shoot trap with the SIC Clay Breakers for the 2022-23 season. “Hamilton...

Open Line ON DEMAND – Candidate for White County Sheriff Mark Worlds

Wednesday, June 8 by Jc Tinsley

Jc Tinsley sits down with candidate for White County Sheriff, Mark Worlds ahead of the June 28th Primary. Worlds discusses why voters should choose him and talks about programs he plans to roll out if elected.

Illinois State Police Announce Results of Nighttime Enforcement Patrols in Wayne County

Wednesday, June 8 by Blake Seely

Illinois State Police (ISP) District 19 Commander, Captain Nathan Douglas, announces the results of a Nighttime Enforcement (NITE) patrol conducted in Wayne County during June. This NITE patrol allowed the ISP to focus on preventing, detecting, and taking enforcement action in response to impaired...

ISP Announces Activity and Enforcement Figures for May

Wednesday, June 8 by Blake Seely

Illinois State Police District 19 Commander, Captain Nathan Douglas, announced today activity and enforcement figures for the month of May. Troopers in District 19, which includes Wabash, Edwards, Wayne, White, Hamilton, Saline, and Gallatin Counties, recorded 2,014 incidents during the month. Enforcement activity consisted...

Hardin County’s Jake Vaughn To Play Basketball For Falcons

Wednesday, June 8 by Blake Seely

Story by Sam Swimford, Athletic Operations Coordinator at SIC. The Greater Egyptian Conference MVP has decided to continue his career at Southeastern Illinois College. Hardin County product, Jake Vaughn, who scored more than 1,000 points for the Cougars from 2018-2022, has signed with the Falcons for...

Department of Revenue Issues White County Property Tax Assessment

Wednesday, June 8 by Jc Tinsley

White County has been issued a final property assessment equalization factor of 1.0000, according to David Harris, Director of the Illinois Department of Revenue.The property assessment equalization factor, often called the "multiplier", is the method used to achieve uniform property assessments among counties, as...

Fairfield Memorial Hospital to Host Open House for New Surgical Pavilion

Wednesday, June 8 by Jc Tinsley

On behalf of the Fairfield Memorial Hospital Board of Directors, Administration, Foundation, Volunteers, and staff, the public is cordially invited to attend an Open House for Fairfield Memorial Hospital’s new Surgical Pavilion to be held on Sunday, June 12th starting at 2:00pm. Visitors will...

New Poll Shows Apparent Two Horse Race for Illinois GOP Nomination

Wednesday, June 8 by Jc Tinsley

Courtesy of Illinois Radio Network: A new poll of voters in the Republican race for Illinois governor shows a new leader. A survey by Fabrizio, Lee and Associates, which was commissioned by the political action committee People Who Play by the Rules, shows Darren...

Carmi Council Will Again Look for new Trash Bids; Expects Water Projects to Begin Next Spring

Wednesday, June 8 by Jc Tinsley

The search for a potential new trash pickup service for the City of Carmi continues. Carmi City Council was forced to again authorize the Mayor to seek bids with amended requirements. Mayor Jeff Pollard explainsDan Hansen, manager of Bulldog Systems was on hand and...