Correction to the Carmi City Council story on Wednesday, November 20th

Thursday, November 30 by Jc Tinsley

In the Carmi City Council meeting story published on Wednesday, November 20th, we reported that“The Council also approved an EPA recommendation to raise water rates by $0.50 per 1000 gallons to bring the City into compliance as the City is attempting to receive a...

Public meeting to be held on Rend Lake Master Plan update

Thursday, November 30 by Jc Tinsley

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rend Lake Project, will hold a public workshop regarding the Master Plan update for the project. The public is invited to attend the workshop, which will provide information on the Master Plan update process and afford the opportunity...

Harrisburg man latest arrest in Saline County sex offender sweep

Thursday, November 30 by Jc Tinsley

On Wednesday, November 29, 2017, a tip during an investigation early Wednesday morning, led Harrisburg officers and Saline County deputies to the location of Cheyenne Brandon Pitts, 28, of Harrisburg. Pitts was wanted on a...

Countdown to Illinois Bicentennial

Thursday, November 30 by Jc Tinsley

The start of the Illinois Bicentennial is only five days away and each day leading up to the kick off, the office of the Governor will share a winning entry in the Something to Learn About Illinois History video contest.Today’s video...

State of Illinois prices $750 million in bonds

Thursday, November 30 by Jc Tinsley

Today the State of Illinois priced $750 million in new money General Obligation bonds for 2018 capital expenditures. Bond proceeds will be used to fund major capital construction projects and finance information technology projects.The General Obligation bonds were priced competitively in...

Indiana State Police Seeks Recruits for 78th Recruit Academy

Thursday, November 30 by Jc Tinsley

The Indiana State Police is now accepting applications for the 78th Recruit Academy. Individuals who are interested in beginning a rewarding career as an Indiana State Trooper must apply online at

District 19 conducts OREP in Wabash and Edwards Counties

Thursday, November 30 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police (ISP) District 19 Commander, Captain Cory Ristvedt, announces the results of an Occupant Restraint Enforcement Patrol (OREP) held in Wabash and Edwards Counties during November. This OREP provided extra patrol coverage for the ISP so officers could focus on saving lives...

Grayville man back in White County custody after Warrick County arrest

Thursday, November 30 by Jc Tinsley

White County Sheriff Doug Maier announced today that 50 year old John Eagleson of Grayville was arrested in Warrick County, Indiana on two warrants out of White County on Thursday, November 23rd.Eagleson had led White...

“THE MUSICAL SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS” COMING TO WVC’S BRUBECK THEATRE

Thursday, November 30 by Jc Tinsley

Wabash Valley College and the Wabash Valley Arts Council are pleased to usher in the Christmas season with “The Musical Spirit of Christmas” concert this Sunday, December 3 at 1:30 p.m. in the Brubeck Arts Center Theatre.Opening the concert will be the Wabash Valley...

“It’s A White County Christmas” events continue this weekend

Thursday, November 30 by Jc Tinsley

This weekend “It’s a White County Christmas” events will be held Saturday and Sunday!On Saturday, Emmanuel United Methodist Church will be having a cookie/bake sale at 203 Edgewood Lane from 9am-12pm. Sunday December 3rd from 2pm-4pm Wabash Christian Supportive Living will hold a Christmas Open House. ...