ISP District 19 releases ACE patrol results from Wayne County

Wednesday, January 4 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police (ISP) District 19 Commander, Captain Cory Ristvedt, announces the results of an Alcohol Countermeasure Enforcement (ACE) patrol in Wayne County during December. These ACE patrols allowed the ISP to focus on preventing, detecting, and taking enforcement action in response to violations... Read More.

llinois DCFS Releases Public Service Announcement To Prevent Child Human Trafficking

Wednesday, January 4 by Jc Tinsley

The human trafficking of children for sex in Illinois happens in every small town and big city throughout the state. In 2016, DCFS investigated 143 calls to the hotline for allegations of Human Trafficking. Many of the reports involved children being victimized within blocks... Read More.

MCPD arrest report 12/31 – 1/2

Wednesday, January 4 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.12/31/2016- Mt. Carmel Police arrested 38 year old Marshall R. Keneipp of Mt. Carmel after he was found to be in possession... Read More.

Shimkus Takes Oath of Office

Wednesday, January 4 by Jc Tinsley

Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) was sworn in today as a Member of the 115th Congress. Left to Right: Congressman John Shimkus, Karen Shimkus, Speaker Paul Ryan (R,... Read More.

Third Burglary Suspect is now in Custody, Two Evansville Men were Arrested Earlier

Tuesday, January 3 by Jc Tinsley

Earlier this morning, Kylan Stevens, 21, of Evansville, turned himself in at the Posey County Jail. A felony warrant for his arrest was issued in December after Indiana State Police investigated a burglary at a Poseyville residence. Stevens was arrested for... Read More.

WVC to host Financial Aid FAFSA completion night

Tuesday, January 3 by Jc Tinsley

Wabash Valley College will host a Financial Aid FAFSA Completion Night on January 19 from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. in the Student Services complex and Room 205 in Main Hall. The FAFSA is currently available for 2017-2018 as of October 1, 2016. Financial Aid experts... Read More.

Carmi Police make meth arrest after traffic stop; investigate property damage

Tuesday, January 3 by Jc Tinsley

Early Saturday morning, Carmi Police conducted a traffic stop which resulted in the arrest of a Carmi woman on multiple charges.At 12:55 am, an officer noticed 36 year old Stephanie Fulkerson driving on North Walnut... Read More.

33rd Annual Wanye County Corn Growers Seminar to be held January 6th

Tuesday, January 3 by Jc Tinsley

The 33rd annual Corn Growers Seminar is set for Friday, January 6, 2017. As always, the seminar will be held at the Ruritan Building in Geff according to Gregg Barnard, Wayne County Corn Growers President. The seminar is free and is open to the... Read More.

Carmi Chamber of Commerce to Offer Scholarship

Tuesday, January 3 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that Carmi White County High School seniors, as well as church and home schooled students living in the Carmi White County School District, can obtain applications for a $500 scholarship from the high school guidance... Read More.

Gov. Rauner: It’s time to set Illinois on a path for success

Monday, January 2 by Jc Tinsley

The following is an excerpt op-ed by Governor Rauner that ran in the State Journal-Register outlining why Illinois needs a balanced budget alongside structural reforms:Illinois has been going down the wrong path for far too many years.... Read More.