White County Farm Bureau offering stroke screening June 16th

Thursday, June 8 by Jc Tinsley

Life Line Screening will offer five health screenings using non-invasive ultrasound to assess your risk for stroke and vascular disease from on Friday, June 16, 2017 at the White County Farm Bureau.Five screenings will be offered which scan for potential health problems related to... Read More.

Harrisburg woman sentenced for bankruptcy fraud in Federal Court

Thursday, June 8 by Jc Tinsley

Yesterday, Rietta M. Miller, 52, of Harrisburg, IL, was sentenced in federal court in Benton, Illinois, on her federal bankruptcy fraud conviction, United States Attorney Donald S. Boyce announced.The court ordered Miller to serve three years of probation, with the first six months of... Read More.

Carmi Police make two arrests on Wednesday

Thursday, June 8 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police arrested 28 year old Joseph Jordan of Crossville after a traffic stop on Fackney Street Wednesday evening. Jordan was pulled over at 6:48 pm and taken into custody for driving on a revoked license... Read More.

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White County warrant detail results in five arrests so far on Thursday

Thursday, June 8 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Police Department, White County Sheriff’s Department, and Southern Illinois Drug Task Force began a White County warrant detail at 5 am Thursday morning that so far has resulted in five arrests.31 year old... Read More.

IDPH Offers Tips To Avoid Tickborne Illness

Thursday, June 8 by Jc Tinsley

As the weather warms up, more ticks are starting to appear. Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Director Nirav D. Shah, M.D., J.D., reminds residents about the importance of taking precautions against tick bites and the diseases they carry.“Ticks can carry diseases like Lyme... Read More.

Severin Holds First Satellite Office Hours at West Frankfort Public Library

Thursday, June 8 by Jc Tinsley

On Wednesday Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) held his first Satellite office hours at the West Frankfort Public Library. As a token of his appreciation, Rep. Severin presented Library Director Pam Sevenski with a copy 2017-2018 Legislative Blue Book, the Bicentennial edition, for those interested... Read More.

Kids Summer Camps return to Rend Lake College

Thursday, June 8 by Jc Tinsley

The first week of Kids Summer Camps at Rend Lake College featured many different activities for campers, such as using their creativity to make delicious desserts or unique crafts, or spending their day being active and learning about health and nutrition. Some campers also... Read More.

Illinois State Police District 19 announce results of an Occupant Restraint Enforcement Patrol

Thursday, June 8 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 June. This OREP provided extra patrol coverage for the ISP so officers could focus on saving lives... Read More.

Enfield man arrested after disturbance call Tuesday night

Wednesday, June 7 by Jc Tinsley

43 year old Lige Cheek of Enfield was arrested by the White County Sheriff’s Department on a charge of aggravated assault after receiving a call about a disturbance at 11:30 pm Tuesday.When deputies arrived at... Read More.

Carmi man arrested on multiple warrants Tuesday afternoon

Wednesday, June 7 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police arrested 34 year old Jesse Stephens of Carmi on three White County warrants Tuesday afternoon, after he was spotted leaving an apartment on North Main Cross Street. Stephens had been wanted on charges of... Read More.