Evansville man arrested after getting stuck in field near Carmi Saturday

Monday, February 5 by Jc Tinsley

Saturday night, White County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a residence on 1st Street in Crossville, where a Flora woman reported that her vehicle’s rear window had been broken out. Miranda Williams told deputies that she was visiting a friend, and when she was ready...

Wabash Communications CO-OP Sponsoring member for the Foundation for Rural Service Scholarship

Friday, February 2 by Jc Tinsley

The Foundation for Rural Service (FRS) offers an annual college scholarship program to help further higher education among rural youth. FRS awards a one-time $2,500 scholarships to students from rural America for their first year of college, university or vocational-technical school. Each student is...

Scholarship Opportunities through Wabash Communications

Friday, February 2 by Jc Tinsley

Wabash Communications CO-OP is pleased to announce they will award $12,000 in scholarships again to 2018 graduates. Applications will be accepted until March 1, 2018.Applicant requirements WTCI:· Parents or guardians are members of Wabash Telephone Cooperative for a minimum of the last twelve months.·...

Wabash Communications holding Community Photo Contest

Friday, February 2 by Jc Tinsley

Do you have a unique photograph that represents the true spirit and character of this area? A photo that symbolizes why our community is a special place, making this area a great place to live, work, and to call home? If so, please enter...

MCPD arrest report 1/29 – 1/31

Friday, February 2 by Jc Tinsley

01/29/2018-Mt. Carmel Police arrested 26 year old Zachary A. Mathis of Mt. Carmel after police were called to the 600 block of Vine Street reference a disturbance. The complainant called the police and stated that...

Investigation by MCPD, Wabash Co Sheriff’s Dept recovers $20,000 in stolen items

Friday, February 2 by Jc Tinsley

A joint operation between the Mt. Carmel Police Department and the Wabash County Sheriff’s Office resulted in the recovery of over $20,000 in stolen items.On 01/23/2017, Mt. Carmel Police responded to a residential burglary in...

Illinois Department of Human Rights Launches “Fairness and Equality Campaign” for Illinois Bicentennial

Friday, February 2 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR) is celebrating the state’s 200th birthday by focusing on inclusion and diversity.IDHR Acting Director Janice Glenn today announced the launch of the “Fairness and Equality Campaign” in recognition of the Illinois Bicentennial. The campaign aims to get...

Fans Don’t Let Fans Drive Drunk: IDOT, ISP encourage sober driving during Super Bowl weekend

Friday, February 2 by Jc Tinsley

As America’s football fans gear up for one of the most anticipated sporting events of the year, the Illinois Department of Transportation and Illinois State Police are taking a timeout to spread an important safety message: Fans don’t let fans drive drunk.“Avoid the unsportsmanlike...

SIC Carmi campus to hold AARP defensive driving workshop

Thursday, February 1 by Jc Tinsley

Southeastern Illinois College White County Center will host the AARP Defensive Driving Workshop (CE10 030X) March 7-8, 2018 from 9am – 1pm.Robert Farr will lead the two session class.Fees are payable to AARP.To register, please call SIC at 618-382-8869.

RLC highlighting programs during CTE month with video competition

Thursday, February 1 by Jc Tinsley

Students enrolled in many of Rend Lake College’s Career Technical Education (CTE) programs will have the chance to show off their skills and compete for a reward and bragging rights throughout the month with a new video competition.The competition...