White County 9-1-1 agenda for Monday, May 15th, 2017

Wednesday, May 10 by Jc Tinsley

WHITE COUNTY 9-1-1 AGENDAWhite County CourthouseMonday, May 15th, 20176:00 p.m.1) Roll Call2) Approval of Minutes3) Approval of Financial Statements4) Visitors and Communications- WCETSB Board Appointments5) Coordinator's ReportsCall Reports6) Other Business / UpdatesCSI Updates-RFI Responses-Other TopicsOffice of State 911 Administrator Updates/Legislation-NG911 Town Hall Meeting, March... Read More.

Governor Honors Fallen Firefighters at Memorial Service

Wednesday, May 10 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner today honored two firefighters who lost their lives in the line of duty and congratulated others for tremendous acts of heroism at the 24th Annual Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service."Every day, our firefighters put their lives on the line... Read More.

White County Board approves purchase of new ambulance cots

Wednesday, May 10 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Board met Tuesday night for their May meeting at the White County Courthouse.After approval of the April meeting minutes and paying April bills, County Engineer Brian Ray told the Board that several County roads are underwater, and barricades have been put... Read More.

Sen. Righter: It’s time for state government to get out of the pension business

Tuesday, May 9 by Jc Tinsley

Legislation to stop pension costs from draining critical state taxpayer resources away from schools, universities, and important programs is being sponsored by State. Sen. Dale Righter (R-Mattoon). Righter’s Senate Bill 1012 would require any new employee hired after July 1, 2018 receive a... Read More.

Report of stolen medication leads to warrant arrest by Carmi PD

Tuesday, May 9 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police responded to a call about lost or stolen medication early Tuesday morning, and ended up arresting the caller.39 year old Sylvia Mitchell of Carmi reported the missing medication at 2:55 am, but was found to have an active White County warrant for... Read More.

McLeansboro’s Vaughn advances to Nationals, RLC Warriors finish 4th

Tuesday, May 9 by Jc Tinsley

Battling less than ideal conditions, Rend Lake College Men’s Golf Team put up good showing at Weibring Golf Club in Normal at the NJCAA Region 24 Championship.With temperatures in the 50s and strong wind gusts, the Warriors had to battle the conditions just as... Read More.

Free sports physicals offered for CWCHS and NCOE student athletes on May 17th

Tuesday, May 9 by Jc Tinsley

Free comprehensive sports physicals will be available to all in-coming 2017-18 sophomore, junior, and senior students from Carmi-White County High School and Norris City-Omaha-Enfield High School on May 17th from 5pm to 8pm. The sports physicals will be offered at the Hamilton Memorial Carmi... Read More.

Spurlock wins RLC laptop giveaway

Tuesday, May 9 by Jc Tinsley

INA, Ill. (May 8, 2017) - Freshman Jordan Spurlock of McLeansboro, a criminal justice student at Rend Lake College, was drawn as the winner for the Dell Inspiron Laptop giveaway. Student, faculty and staff could be... Read More.

Sheriff’s Department makes warrant arrest Monday

Tuesday, May 9 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Sheriff’s Department with assistance from Carmi Police, arrested 29 year old Justin Pierce of Carmi Monday morning on White County warrants for aggravated battery and false personation.Pierce was found hiding in a... Read More.

Grayville City Council looks into new security cameras

Tuesday, May 9 by Jc Tinsley

The Grayville City Council met on Monday night for their first meeting of May. Following the treasurer’s report and approval of consent agendas, the Council approved authorization for Mayor Joe Bisch to make payments regarding road work done in the I 64 plaza, pending... Read More.