Carmi Police make domestic battery arrest Thursday

Friday, April 15 by Jc Tinsley

22 year old Ashley Ricketts of Carmi was arrested at her residence on West Kerney Street by the Carmi Police Department on Thursday afternoon on a charge of domestic battery.Ricketts was taken into custody at 3:46pm in relation to the incident that occurred at...

IECC College Leaders Meet with USI

Thursday, April 14 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois Eastern Community Colleges CEO Terry Bruce and Chief Academic Officer Chris Cantwell, along with presidents and deans representing Frontier Community College, Lincoln Trail College, Olney Central College and Wabash Valley College, met this week with representatives of the...

White County Democrats reorganize, elect Mitchell as Chairman

Thursday, April 14 by Jc Tinsley

(left to right) Mike Ray, Luther "Razor" Johnson, Kelly Fulkerson, Dale Shular, Nancy Mitchell, Kern Doerner, Ron Hargrave, Tom Scates, David Hays and Riley Matz. The White County Democratic Central Committee met Wednesday, April 13 at...

Phelps Pushes Legislation to Protect Southern Illinois Jobs, Prevent Misuse of State Road Funds

Thursday, April 14 by Jc Tinsley

State Rep. Brandon Phelps, D-Harrisburg, is fighting to stop misuse of taxpayer dollars intended for road repair and protect local jobs by working to achieve bipartisan support in a House committee for his constitutional amendment requiring those funds only be used for transportation-related...

Rend Lake College Board of Trustees — April 12, 2016

Thursday, April 14 by Jc Tinsley

Schumm takes seat as Student Trustee; Pytlinski recognizedEric Schumm, the new student member of the RLC Board of Trustees, was seated Tuesday night. He replaces outgoing Student Trustee Claire Pytlinski of Waltonville, who was recognized for her year of service with a plaque. Board...

Sen. Righter reminds constituents around Fairfield of office hours

Thursday, April 14 by Jc Tinsley

Fairfield, IL – State Sen. Dale Righter (R-Mattoon) is reminding constituents he has a satellite office inside the Fairfield City Hall. Every other Tuesday, staff from Sen. Righter’s office will be available to answer questions, hear concerns, and take down information from 10am...

Mt. Carmel Police Reports for 04/13/2016‏

Thursday, April 14 by Jc Tinsley

On 04/12/2016 at approximately 1347 hours, Mt. Carmel Police responded to a vehicle collision at the intersection of 3rd Street and Chestnut Street. Upon arrival, MCPD Officer's were told that a 1994 Ford Mustang was traveling W/B on 3rd when it was struck by a...

Norris City Lions hosting Blood Drive April 21

Thursday, April 14 by Jc Tinsley

The Norris City Lions Club will be hosting an American Red Cross Blood Drive on Thursday, April 21 at the Norris City Lion’s Den from 2-6pm.You can schedule an appointment to give blood by calling 618-383-4532, or by using the Blood Donor App available...

Girl Scouts plan 19 Day Camps throughout southern Illinois All girls, Girl Scouts and Non-Girl Scouts Welcome to Attend

Thursday, April 14 by Jc Tinsley

Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois (GSSI) is hosting 19 Day Camps across southern Illinois this summer. Below are Day Camps scheduled, registration information and costs. In addition, Girl Scouts need volunteers to help run these day camps for girls. If interested in volunteering or...

Two sentences for theft cases handed down Wednesday in White County Court

Thursday, April 14 by Jc Tinsley

Two sentences were handed down in White County Court on Wednesday according to States Attorney Denton Aud.25 year old Charley Buchanan will serve 18 months in Illinois Department of Corrections custody and be...