SIC Holds Second Annual Daddy/Daughter Hair School Feb. 10

Wednesday, January 31 by Jc Tinsley

Fathers wanting to know tips and tricks on how to get their little girl out the door looking her best are in luck! Southeastern Illinois College’s Cosmetology Program has come up with a solution for a father’s hair woes.

White County Farm Bureau offering scholarships

Wednesday, January 31 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Farm Bureau Foundation is pleased to offer a $500 scholarship to a White County student in 2018. In addition, the Young Leader Committee will be offering their own $750 scholarship.Applicants must reside in White County and major in an ag-related field... Read More.

Illinois State Police to conduct Roadside Safety Check in White County

Wednesday, January 31 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police (ISP) District 19 Commander, Captain Cory Ristvedt, announces the ISP will conduct a Roadside Safety Check (RSC) in White County during February. The use of RSCs combine a strong sense of public awareness and enforcement in order to save lives of... Read More.

ISP D19 announces OREP to be conducted in Saline and Gallatin Counties

Wednesday, January 31 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police (ISP) District 19 Commander, Captain Cory Ristvedt, announcesthe ISP will conduct an Occupant Restraint Enforcement Patrol (OREP) in Saline and Gallatin Counties during February. OREPs allow the ISP to focus on safety belt and child safety seat laws. Illinois law requires... Read More.

Carmi Police make arrest after traffic stop

Wednesday, January 31 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police arrested 57 year old Thomas Hise of Carmi Tuesday morning following a traffic stop on Sycamore Street.Hise was pulled over just before 9 am while driving a Kawasaki Mule UTV. He was taken... Read More.

Shimkus Statement on the State of the Union

Wednesday, January 31 by Jc Tinsley

WASHINGTON – Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) released the following statement after President Trump’s first State of the Union Address:“In spite of the crazy environment and partisan bickering, President Trump and the Republican Congress are actually getting things done in Washington.... Read More.

Saline Co. Sheriff’s Office issues scam warning

Wednesday, January 31 by Jc Tinsley

Several telephone scams are bouncing around the area. One of those scams, when a person is called and the caller states that a family member is in jail or was involved in a traffic accident and was taken to jail. The person making the... Read More.

Doing Your Taxes? 1099-G tax forms for individuals who received UI benefits

Wednesday, January 31 by Jc Tinsley

If you collected unemployment insurance last year, you will need the 1099-G tax form from IDES to complete your tax returns, both federal and state.The 1099-G tax form is available here: https://www.ides.illinois.gov/Pages/1099G%20form.aspxIf you did not register for the email notification,... Read More.

Flu Outbreak Cancels School at Wells Elementary in Grayville for Wednesday

Tuesday, January 30 by Jc Tinsley

A message from Wells Elementary School Principal...Due to the increasing number of confirmed cases of the flu and high fevers, Wells Elementary School will be closed Wednesday, January 31st thru Sunday, February 4th, 2018.During this time the building will be closed for classes,... Read More.

Saline County Sheriff’s Office arrest report

Tuesday, January 30 by Jc Tinsley

The Saline County Sheriff’s Office arrested the following:On January 25th: Larry E Prather, 63, of Raleigh, for Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol. He posted $150 bond and was released from the Saline County Detention... Read More.