Carmi among 18 locations to receive railroad crossing upgrades

Thursday, April 21 by Jc Tinsley

Eighteen railroad crossings in the 55th Senate District are slated for safety improvements as part of the Illinois Commerce Commission’s Crossing Safety Improvement Program for Fiscal Years 2017-2021. State Sen. Dale Righter (R-Mattoon) says the projects include automatic flashing light...

Carmi Police make multiple arrests on Wednesday

Thursday, April 21 by Jc Tinsley

25 year old Sarah Martin of Grayville surrendered herself on a White County warrant and an Edwards County warrant at the Carmi Police Department on Wednesday morning. Martin was taken into custody at 10am and transferred to the White County Jail, where she was...

NCOE Board hears update on state budget uncertainty

Thursday, April 21 by Jc Tinsley

Superintendent Matt Vollman told the NCOE Board last evening that he had recently met with Superintendents throughout Southern Illinois concerning the lack of a state budget and no funding measures in place for K-12 schools for next year. This is an unprecedented situation and...

Sheriff’s Department arrests Mt. Carmel man in Crossville after short standoff

Thursday, April 21 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Sheriff’s Department arrested 36 year old Jason Koons of Mt. Carmel on warrants out of White and Edwards Counties as well as several other charges after it was discovered he...

Tumble Time Cheer and Fitness Experiencing Growing Pains with City Leadership

Thursday, April 21 by Jc Tinsley

Coming up on May 3rd, Tumble Time employees and owner Whitney Barbre expect to get an audience with Mayor Jeff Pollard and the entire City Council, something they say they haven't been provided with adequately. Employee Rachel Ackerman took to social media to vent...

Crime Stoppers reward offered for information on recent fires

Wednesday, April 20 by Jc Tinsley

Following three suspicious woods and field fires in the past several days, the Carmi Police Department and White County Sheriff’s Department are offering a Crime Stoppers reward of $250 for information about the cause of the fires.The Carmi Fire Department has responded to the...

Carmi Police take damage to property report Tuesday

Wednesday, April 20 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Police Department is investigating an incident reported Tuesday afternoon on Eighth Street. Connie Wallace told officers that sometime between Monday afternoon and Tuesday, someone threw two rocks through the front window of her house.

Enfield Village Board purchases new backhoe

Wednesday, April 20 by Jc Tinsley

The Enfield Village Board met for their April meeting on Tuesday night and agreed to purchase a new Case I.H. backhoe from Diamond Equipment of Mt. Vernon for $80,390, to be delivered in a couple of months.It will be paid for with a $25,000...

Carmi City Council has quick meeting to end April

Wednesday, April 20 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi City Council met for the second time in April on Tuesday night and unanimously approved the two items on the agenda with little discussion.Nancy J Winter was reappointed to a two year term as Trustee on the Police Pension Fund Board and...

Bridge course offered for LPNs to enter RLC’s ADN Program

Tuesday, April 19 by Jc Tinsley

INA, Ill. (April 18, 2016) – A new bridge course is giving licensed practical nurses (LPNs) the chance to get back into the classroom to complete their Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN). Rend Lake College’s new course – Introduction to Health Concepts II...