Carmi Chamber of Commerce awards scholarship to Abigail Bryant

Thursday, May 11 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Chamber of Commerce announced today that Abigail Bryant is the recipient of the 2017 Carmi Chamber of Commerce Scholarship. The scholarship is worth $500.Abigail has been involved in a number of activities including the White County CEO Program, Golf Team, track, cross...

Mt. Carmel Police report school bus accident on Wednesday

Thursday, May 11 by Jc Tinsley

On 5/10/2017, at approximatley 3:15 pm, Mt. Carmel Police were dispatched to the 500 block of W. 3rd Street reference a vehicle accident between a passenger vehicle and a District 348 school bus.According to the police report, Gaila R. Pinnick of Mt. Carmel struck...

SIC Brenner Memorial Bass Tournament is June 3

Thursday, May 11 by Jc Tinsley

First place winners of last year’s 2016 Rodney J. Brenner Memorial Bass Tournament were (l-r) Steve Sanders and Greg Gorden of Vienna. Sanders and Gorden won the team competition and a...

Righter: Democrats pass public funding of abortion on demand

Thursday, May 11 by Jc Tinsley

State Sen. Dale Righter (R-Mattoon) says legislation that would expand abortion in Illinois and have taxpayers paying for it not only goes against federal policy but is also an attack on the sanctity of innocent life.

Hamilton County Relay for Life coming June 3

Thursday, May 11 by Jc Tinsley

Hamilton County will hold their Relay For Life Event on Saturday, June 3, on the Square in McLeansboro. Opening Ceremonies begin at 1 p.m., followed by the Survivors Lap. The event includes entertainment, food booths, activities for kids, silent auction, games, and...

MCPD arrest report 5/8 – 5/9

Thursday, May 11 by Jc Tinsley

The following subjects were arrested by the Mt. Carmel Police Department. All subjects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.05/08/2017-Mt. Carmel Police arrested 72 year old Claudie M. Grubbs of Mt. Carmel after he was stopped for a traffic violation. During...

Carmi Police make three more arrests

Wednesday, May 10 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police arrested 53 year old Kimberly Yates of Carmi Monday afternoon on a charge of DUI drugs in the Walmart parking lot.Yates was taken into custody at 12:54 pm and transported to the White...

White County 9-1-1 agenda for Monday, May 15th, 2017

Wednesday, May 10 by Jc Tinsley

WHITE COUNTY 9-1-1 AGENDAWhite County CourthouseMonday, May 15th, 20176:00 p.m.1) Roll Call2) Approval of Minutes3) Approval of Financial Statements4) Visitors and Communications- WCETSB Board Appointments5) Coordinator's ReportsCall Reports6) Other Business / UpdatesCSI Updates-RFI Responses-Other TopicsOffice of State 911 Administrator Updates/Legislation-NG911 Town Hall Meeting, March...

Governor Honors Fallen Firefighters at Memorial Service

Wednesday, May 10 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner today honored two firefighters who lost their lives in the line of duty and congratulated others for tremendous acts of heroism at the 24th Annual Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service."Every day, our firefighters put their lives on the line...

White County Board approves purchase of new ambulance cots

Wednesday, May 10 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Board met Tuesday night for their May meeting at the White County Courthouse.After approval of the April meeting minutes and paying April bills, County Engineer Brian Ray told the Board that several County roads are underwater, and barricades have been put...