Adam Sexton tells Rotary about path to pilot’s license at Thursday meeting

Friday, May 6 by Jc Tinsley

At Thursday’s Rotary meeting, Adam Sexton was introduced as the program by his grandmother Helen. Adam sells roof bolts to the mining industry. But that wasn’t what he came to talk to the Rotarians about. Two years ago, he decided to get his private...

Nominations sought for White County Relay For Life Courage Award

Friday, May 6 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Relay For Life is currently accepting nominations for this year’s Courage Award to be presented at the Relay, June 17 at 6:00 p.m. at the Carmi White County Jr/Sr High School.If you know of a cancer survivor who has faced...

Carmi Police make four arrests on Thursday

Friday, May 6 by Jc Tinsley

29 year old Shania Buchanan of Burnt Prairie surrendered herself to Carmi Police to answer an out of county warrant Thursday morning. Buchanan was taken into custody at 11:45am in the lobby of the Police Department and transferred to the White County Jail, where...

Norris City man arrested by White County Sheriff’s Department and NCPD

Friday, May 6 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Sheriff’s Department assisted the Norris City Police Department in arresting 21 year old Robert Worley Thursday afternoon after Worley initially eluded authorities.

54th COMMENCEMENT AT WABASH VALLEY COLLEGE FRIDAY, MAY 13

Thursday, May 5 by Jc Tinsley

Mt. Carmel, IL – The 54th Commencement at Wabash Valley College will be Friday, May 13 at 7:00 p.m. in the Spencer Sports Center.There will be 241 Associate degrees and certificates conferred in this year’s event which climaxes the academic year.A Prelude of music...

MCPD arrests 5/2-5/3

Thursday, May 5 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.05/02/2016-Mt. Carmel Police arrested James B. Agnew, age 19, of Mt. Carmel on a violation of offender initiative program warrant out of Wabash County. ...

Righter: Democrat school funding proposal harmful to downstate

Thursday, May 5 by Jc Tinsley

Springfield, IL – Numbers from the Illinois State Board of Education show downstate school districts and students would end up on the losing end of an education funding reform plan, to the tune of $120 million. Meanwhile, Senate Bill 231 would direct an...

Shimkus Statement on Dynergy Shutdown of Baldwin & Newton Power Stations

Thursday, May 5 by Jc Tinsley

WASHINGTON – Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15), a senior Member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, released the following statement in reaction to Houston, Texas-based Dynergy’s decision to shut down multiple central and southern Illinois coal-fired power plants:“The Democrats’ War...

Gov. Rauner Urges Illinois to “Start Seeing Motorcycles”

Thursday, May 5 by Jc Tinsley

SPRINGFIELD – Kick-starting the riding season, Gov. Bruce Rauner joined fellow motorcycle enthusiasts and safety advocates today to launch the Illinois Department of Transportation’s (IDOT) latest “Start Seeing Motorcycles” campaign. To call attention to the need for all roadway users to be especially vigilant...

SPECIAL OLYMPICS ATHLETES FROM 11 COUNTIES TO COMPETE FRIDAY IN 2016 SPRING GAMES

Thursday, May 5 by Jc Tinsley

Families, volunteers and spectators will be cheering on men and women, boys and girls – all Special Olympics athletes - as they compete in the largest Area event of the year for Special Olympics Illinois Southeastern/Area 14. The annual Spring Games takes place from...