Indiana State Police busy in Posey County Wednesday night

Thursday, February 4 by Jc Tinsley

An Evansville man and woman woke up behind bars this morning after their arrest in Posey County last night on charges of possession of meth and pot. State Police in Indiana say they stopped the couple at Hucks in Mt. Vernon Tuesday evening... Read More.

Absentee and Early Voting Open to Public Now in White County; Dozier talks Local Primary Races

Thursday, February 4 by Jc Tinsley

The March 15th primary is still 5 weeks away here in Illinois, but as White County Clerk Paula Dozier says, there’s no reason for voters here to feel disenfranchised because they should be able to vote. That’s thanks in large part to grace period,... Read More.

Man indicted in federal court for stealing from Carmi Business

Tuesday, February 2 by Jc Tinsley

A man accused of stealing more than $800,000 from a Carmi business has been indicted by a federal grand jury.60 year old Kent W. Cutchin has been charged with one count of making forged securities and four counts of money laundering. Cutchin made his... Read More.

Rose, Righter sponsor legislation to fund higher education, MAP grants and save taxpayers hundreds of millions

Monday, February 1 by Jc Tinsley

Springfield, IL – To ensure critical funding for universities and community colleges, and students who receive Monetary Award Program (MAP) grants, State Sen. Chapin Rose (R-Mahomet) and State Sen. Dale Righter (R-Mattoon) are pushing a comprehensive, affordable proposal that is paid for and will... Read More.

Carmi League of Arts offering Mike Greene Memorial scholarship

Monday, February 1 by Jc Tinsley

The Mike Greene scholarship was created at Mike's passing in 1994. Mike was 36 years old. He was a valuable part of the arts culture in this community for many years. He was a... Read More.

Upcoming Events at SIC‏, Feb. 13 – 23

Monday, February 1 by Jc Tinsley

Feb. 12 and 13 at 7 p.m. – Southeastern Illinois College Theatre presents The Importance of Being Earnest in the George T. Dennis Visual & Performing Arts Center at SIC. Tickets are $8 for general admission, $6 for students, staff and seniors. For... Read More.

Carmi Chamber of Commerce to Offer Scholarship

Monday, February 1 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 $4,000 scholarship from the high school guidance... Read More.

DEREK RUDE, RN, NAMED FMH EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR

Monday, February 1 by Jc Tinsley

Fairfield Memorial Hospital Chief Nurse Executive, Ann Ignas, announced during a recent ceremony that Derek Rude, RN, who works on Med/Surg, ICU, and at Wound Care Specialists, has been named FMH’s... Read More.

FMH AUXILIARY TO HOLD VALENTINE’S DAY BAKE SALE

Monday, February 1 by Jc Tinsley

Fairfield Memorial Hospital Auxiliary will be holding a Valentine’s Day Bake Sale on Friday, February 12 to benefit special projects and equipment purchases for the Hospital. The Valentine’s Day Bake Sale will be held from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. in the FMH Medical... Read More.

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Sheriff’s Department investigating theft in Norris City

Monday, February 1 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Sheriff’s Department took a report of the theft of a tablet from a Norris City residence.Lance Wilson reported on Sunday afternoon that Friday evening, he left an RCA Maven Pro tablet at... Read More.