White County Board Meeting report for January 2016

Wednesday, January 13 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Board held their January meeting at 7pm on Tuesday night at the White County Courthouse.The Board approved preliminary engineering agreements for two bridges in the county, a bridge over a drainage ditch in Emma Township, about half a mile from the... Read More.

JULIE and SIPA to hold excavator safety meeting in Carmi Jan. 20

Wednesday, January 13 by Jc Tinsley

The Southern Illinois Pipeline Association and JULIE will be holding an Excavator Safety Meeting on Wednesday, January 20th at Four Corners Buffett in Carmi. Registration will begin at 7:30am with a meal served at 8am and the presentation to begin at 8:30. The... Read More.

White County road weight limits go into effect January 15th

Wednesday, January 13 by Jc Tinsley

Hawthorn Township Road Commissioner Jeff Kisner wants to remind residents that a load limit on County Roads goes into effect on January 15th. The White County Board approved the 5 ton limit at the December meeting.The load limit will be in effect until April... Read More.

Carmi Police arrest shoplifter at Dollar General

Wednesday, January 13 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Police Department responded to a call about a shoplifter at the Dollar General Store on Tuesday night. Just after 8pm, officers arrested 32 year old Jennifer Stull of Grayville after employees told police that Stull placed a greeting card, gloves, underwear,... Read More.

Carmi police arrest 15 year old for DUI Friday night

Monday, January 11 by Jc Tinsley

Friday afternoon, Carmi Police took a report of theft. Just after 4pm, Steven Schroeder told officers that someone had stolen a debit card he had received from the Social Security Administration and had withdrawn $1500 from the account.A Carmi juvenile and a Gallatin County... Read More.

Monday, January 11th Weather Related Closings & Cancellations

Sunday, January 10 by Jc Tinsley

The Norris City Public Library is closed today due to weather.The Carmi Public Library will close at 5:00pm today because of the weather.On Tuesday, Jan. 12, the food pantry at Our Savior Lutheran Church will be closed. Illinois Schools:Carmi White County SchoolsHamilton County Schools Closed,... Read More.

Carmi man convicted in Hamilton County Court

Friday, January 8 by Jc Tinsley

A Carmi man received a two year sentence in Hamilton County Court on Thursday after pleading guilty to a charge of criminal damage to property. 23 year old Kyle Buchanan of Carmi was charged after McLeansboro police alleged he damage the door of... Read More.

Olney man pleads guilty to Social Security fraud in Federal court

Friday, January 8 by Jc Tinsley

An Olney man pled guilty to a charge of theft of government funds in federal court on Thursday.49 year old James L Porter entered the plea in Benton on Thursday. He was accused of concealing employment in order to draw Social Security benefits from... Read More.

Carmi Police make early Friday morning warrant arrest at Huck’s

Friday, January 8 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Police Department arrested 18 year old Nicholas Page of Carmi early Friday morning. Just after 1:45am, an officer approached Page inside the Carmi Huck’s store and informed him there were two outstanding White County warrants for his arrest. Page was taken into... Read More.

Shimkus Seeks Valentines for Heroes

Friday, January 8 by Jc Tinsley

Maryville, Illinois – Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) is again asking constituents to participate in his annual “Valentines for Heroes” program. The congressman’s district offices will collect valentines for distribution throughout the region to veterans and those currently serving in the military. “Thousands of... Read More.