Local News

New Troopers in District 19

Wednesday, June 26 by Jc Tinsley

New Troopers in District 19 Illinois State Police District 19 Interim Commander, LT. Lance Hinkle announced the addition of two new troopers to the district which serves Wabash, Edwards, Wayne, White, Hamilton, Saline and Gallatin Counties. Trooper Katelyn Graham and Trooper Seth Dauber were assigned...

Drone Pilot Course Offered

Tuesday, June 25 by Jc Tinsley

Drone Pilot Course Offered INA, Ill. (June 24, 2019) - Drone pilots looking to take their hobby to the next level have the opportunity to prepare for their pilot’s license test with the help of Rend Lake College. A new, two-day...

Cover Crop Incentive Information Released

Tuesday, June 25 by Jc Tinsley

Cover Crop Incentive Program Information ReleasedThe Illinois Department of Agriculture has announced the release of the FY 2020 Prevented Planting / Cover Crop Incentive Program. This program, administered locally by the White County Soil and Water Conservation District, provides a $5 per acre incentive...

Wabash Valley Donates to White County 4-H

Tuesday, June 25 by Jc Tinsley

Wabash Valley Donates to White County 4-HJosh Pretzch, representing Wabash Valley Service Company, delivered a generous $1,000.00 donation for the White County 4-H program to Amy McCarty last week. McCarty, Extension Program Coordinator for White County, says the program truly appreciates the continued support...

Crop Report June 25

Tuesday, June 25 by Jc Tinsley

Crop Report 6 25 There were 2.2days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending June 23 , 2019. Statewide, the average temperature was 69.7degrees, 3.7degrees below normal. Precipitation averaged 2.19inches, 1.24inches normal. Topsoil moisture supply was rated at 43 percent adequate and 57percent surplus. Subsoil moisture...

Pedal Pull Moving to 4-H Fair

Tuesday, June 25 by Jc Tinsley

Pedal Pull Moving to 4-H FairThe Young Leader Committee of the White County Farm Bureau is hosting the 2019 Youth Pedal Pull at the White County 4-H Fair on Wednesday, July 10. The event will begin at 3:30 p.m. and will take place near...

Another Marathon Meeting for Grayville

Tuesday, June 25 by Jc Tinsley

Another Marathon Meeting for GrayvilleGrayville Commissioners are getting very good at traipsing around to find the fine line on considerations. Another Council Meeting, another marathon hour and a half session discussing and considering 18 proposals and agenda items. Things got underway with the state...

Busy is an Understatement for White County Sheriff’s Department Weekend

Monday, June 24 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Sheriff’s Department fielded a call of what could be considered a near disturbance Sunday evening. 29 year old Nicholas Travelstead alerted deputies during what was to be a routine exchange of children through shared custody. The report indicates 25 year old...

Flood Warning Update and Forecast Crests

Monday, June 24 by Jc Tinsley

Flood Warnings continue throughout the region. Locally, the Little Wabash River at Carmi is currently nearing 28 feet. Flood stage is 27 feet. The forecast calls for the river at Carmi to rise to near 30 feet by Saturday morning followed by a slow...

Carmi Police Make Three Arrests Saturday

Monday, June 24 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police made two arrests Saturday morning at Murphy’s USA in front of Wal Mart. 31 year old Michael James Sullivan of Carmi was arrested on two warrants for aggravated domestic battery. He’s also being charged with an additional aggravated domestic battery charge from...