White County Sheriff’s Department aids in Indiana theft investigation

Tuesday, January 10 by Jc Tinsley

Monday morning, the White County Sheriff’s Department received a call from Crown Well Services of Owensville, Indiana. The owner, Clint Anderson, explained that two men were trying to sell items stolen from his business at the Lewis Scrap Yard in Burnt Prairie.Deputies arrived to...

MCPD Arrest Warrant Served Tuesday morning

Tuesday, January 10 by Jc Tinsley

On 01/10/2016, at approximately 7:30 am, the Mt. Carmel Police, the Wabash County Sheriff's Office, and the Illinois State Police Southern Illinois Drug Task Force served arrest warrants on two Mt. Carmel residents wanted for methamphetamine delivery.Police went to 610 Buchanan Street in Mt. Carmel and took 33...

College choice: More than a Mascot

Tuesday, January 10 by Jc Tinsley

A column by Chad Flannery, Executive Dean of Student Services at Southeastern Illinois College Have you ever noticed that colleges and universities experience an enrollment bump after they win a championship? Don’t believe me? ...

Two sentenced in White County Court on Monday

Tuesday, January 10 by Jc Tinsley

In White County Court on Monday, two women were sentenced to Department of Corrections custody according to States Attorney Denton Aud.26 year old Kimberly Windle of Albion will spend four years behind bars and serve one year of mandatory supervised release after being found...

Grayville City Council addresses delinquent revolving loan accounts

Tuesday, January 10 by Jc Tinsley

The Grayville City Council met for the first time in 2017 on Monday night. Prior to the meeting, a revolving loan committee meeting was held, where members discussed delinquent loan accounts.Following the treasurer’s report, the Council went into executive session to discuss the committee...

Shimkus Selected to Lead Panel Overseeing EPA

Tuesday, January 10 by Jc Tinsley

Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15), a senior member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, was selected to chair the panel’s Environment Subcommittee for another six-year term. The subcommittee oversees the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and will now have jurisdiction over the Clean...

Governor Rauner Recognizes National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day

Tuesday, January 10 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner today thanked law enforcement officers for their service at the National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day Breakfast in Springfield. “Our men and women in uniform keep us...

WVC OFFERING FOOD SERVICE SANITATION & SAFETY (MANAGER’S CERTIFICATION)

Tuesday, January 10 by Jc Tinsley

Wabash Valley College will be offering a Food Service Sanitation & Safety (Manager’s Certification) RST 1601 class taught by Lisa Shook, an approved FSSMC Instructor, using a core curriculum provided by the Illinois Department of Public Health.The class will meet on Saturday, March 25...

Governor Rauner Proclaims January ‘Radon Action Month’

Monday, January 9 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner has proclaimed January ‘Radon Action Month’ in Illinois to encourage residents to test their homes for radon, a radioactive gas that is the second-leading cause of lung cancer in the U.S. To kick off the month, the Illinois Emergency Management...

The Simon Way a big winner for Carmi White County Student News

Monday, January 9 by Jc Tinsley

Story by Greg Grant, Photo by Jc TinsleyThe Carmi Kiwanis Club kicked off the 2017 year with a well attended meeting on January 5. Club President Jeremy Jordan informed the club that plans are underway...