United Way Accepting Community Partner Applications

Monday, March 19 by Jc Tinsley

United Way Community Partner Application Packets for 2018 Program Funding are now available. To request a packet, please contact United Way of South Central Illinois at (618) 242-8000 or [email protected]. Funding may be available to not-for-profit agencies that are addressing genuine community needs in Jefferson, Marion, Wabash, Washington... Read More.

Carmi City Council meeting agenda for Tuesday, March 20

Monday, March 19 by Jc Tinsley

AGENDA City of Carmi, Illinois City Council Meeting City Council Chambers, 225 East Main Street March 20, 2018, at 5:30 p.m. 1. Call to order by Mayor Pollard, Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance.2. Roll Call.3. Approve March 6, 2018,... Read More.

Carmi Police investigating car burglary; make warrant arrest Sunday

Monday, March 19 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police are investigating a car burglary reported on Saturday. Sheila Johnston of Du Quion reported that while her vehicle was parked at the Christopher Rural Health Clinic on Commerce Street, someone stole a purse, wallet, ID, iPhone, a Tracfone, lunchbox, and several credit... Read More.

White County Board votes down raises for elected officials

Tuesday, March 13 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Board met Tuesday night for their March meeting at the White County Courthouse.A cost of living increase of 1.5% for county elected officials over the next three years was rejected by the Board at a 4 to 1 vote, with Don... Read More.

Hamilton County sends 31 seniors to College Signing Day

Tuesday, March 13 by Jc Tinsley

Thirty-one Hamilton County seniors are preparing for their first steps after high school this week during Rend Lake College's third College Signing Day on the McLeansboro campus. RLC Advisors met with the students this week to give information, answer questions, and enroll students into... Read More.

ISP District 19 February Activity and Enforcement

Tuesday, March 13 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police District 19 Commander, Captain Cory Ristvedt, announced today activity and enforcement figures for the month of February. Troopers in District 19, which includes Wabash, Edwards, Wayne, White, Hamilton, Saline, and Gallatin Counties, recorded 997 incidents during the month.Enforcement activity consisted of 387 citations and... Read More.

Rend Lake College Board of Trustees — March 13, 2018, Meeting Highlights

Tuesday, March 13 by Jc Tinsley

Articulation agreement, two MOUs receive approval The board approved an articulation agreement and ratified two memoranda of understanding designed to ease transfer of Allied Health students to three universities. · An articulation agreement with Southern Illinois University Carbondale will allow graduates of Rend... Read More.

Grayville City Council announces preliminary budget

Tuesday, March 13 by Jc Tinsley

The Grayville City Council met Monday night for their first meeting in March. Following approval of the treasurer’s report and purchase order approvals, the Council approved the donation of $2500 from the motel/hotel tax fund to Grayville Days to assist in hiring entertainment for... Read More.

Sheriff’s Department make arrest at courthouse Monday

Tuesday, March 13 by Jc Tinsley

25 year old Katherine Pickens of Harrisburg was arrested by the White County Sheriff’s Department at the White County Courthouse on Monday as she was making a court appearance. Pickens was wanted on a White... Read More.

Carmi Police investigating armed robbery at Rock Bottom Liquors Monday night

Tuesday, March 13 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police are investigating an armed robbery that took place at Rock Bottom Liquors Monday night.At 11:26 pm, Carmi Dispatch received a 9-1-1 call and a panic alarm from Rock Bottom. Officers responded in less than a minute, and were informed that a man... Read More.