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Evening viewing of the “Night Skies” at the Rend Lake Visitor Center

Thursday, July 12 by Jc Tinsley

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Environmental Science Series continues Saturday, July 14, 2018 with the “Night Skies” program at the Rend Lake Visitor Center. Rend Lake College Associate Science Professor Greg Hollmann will begin the evening with an indoor presentation about the cosmos,...

Bryce Williams new Illinois Farm Bureau FarmWeek CropWatcher

Thursday, July 12 by Jc Tinsley

Bryce Williams of Enfield has been selected as one of 5 new CropWatchers for the Illinois Farm Bureau FarmWeek publication.More information here...

Serve Illinois Announces $35.7 Million For AmeriCorps

Thursday, July 12 by Jc Tinsley

The Serve Illinois Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service (Serve Illinois) today announced $20 million in Corporation for National and Community Service federal grants to place 1,830 AmeriCorps Members in 46 programs to serve Illinois communities. This is an increase of $2.5 million over...

Shimkus Statement on Supreme Court Nominee

Thursday, July 12 by Jc Tinsley

Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) released the following statement following President Trump's nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the United States Supreme Court:"Brett Kavanaugh is exactly the kind of judge we need on the Supreme Court, one who bases decisions on the Constitution and...

Busy day in White County Court on Wednesday

Thursday, July 12 by Jc Tinsley

It was a busy day in White County Court on Wednesday. According to States Attorney Denton Aud, a preliminary hearing was held for 18 year old Harold Artice Ivy, after which the Court found probable...

Arrest made in connection with Crossville burglaries

Tuesday, July 10 by Jc Tinsley

White County Sheriff Doug Maier announced Tuesday morning that an arrest has been made in connection to two burglaries that occurred Sunday morning in Crossville.In a press release, Maier said a male juvenile has been taken into custody and is being held at the...

Carmi Police report 7/10/18

Tuesday, July 10 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police took a report of damaged corn hole boards Monday morning. Lisa Shelton reported that someone had damaged the boards while they were near shelter #4 at Burrell’s Woods between July 4th and July 9th. Monday night, Isaac Anderson reported to Carmi Police that...

Two sentenced in White County Court Monday

Tuesday, July 10 by Jc Tinsley

In White County Court on Monday, 28 year old Carly Schmittler of Grayville was sentenced to four years in prison for her role in aiding Justin Bray in his escape from the White County Jail...

Certified Nurse Aide Class Offered Fall Semester at WVC

Tuesday, July 10 by Jc Tinsley

Individuals interested in employment as a Certified Nurse Aide should inquire now about a class being offered during the Fall Semester. Fall CNA class will start on August 20, 2018 at Wabash Valley College. The Certified Nurse Aide class will meet on Mondays and...

Illinois State Police Announces June Activity and Enforcement

Tuesday, July 10 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police District 19 Commander, Captain Cory Ristvedt, announced today activity and enforcement figures for the month of June. Troopers in District 19, which includes Wabash, Edwards, Wayne, White, Hamilton, Saline, and Gallatin Counties, recorded 986 incidents during the month.Enforcement activity consisted of...