Shimkus Accepting Entries for Annual High School Art Contest

Monday, March 7 by Jc Tinsley

Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) is now accepting entries for the 2016 Congressional Art Competition. The contest is open to high school students in the 15th Congressional District. Entries are due by April 15.“This is an annual competition that we are...

U of I Extension Office to host On-Farm Spring Cover Crop Field Day

Monday, March 7 by Jc Tinsley

Lifelong row crop farmer and Hamilton County, Illinois resident, Jr. Upton, will be hosting a cover crop field day at his farm near Springerton, IL on Friday, April 1, 2016. Jr. has been using cover crops on his farm for over 50 years, annually...

LOCAL MAYORS ENDORSE SHIMKUS FOR CONGRESS

Monday, March 7 by Jc Tinsley

As he seeks re-election to Congress this year, John Shimkus has been endorsed by a number of mayors, who understand that service, representation, and reputation are important in fellow elected officials.

Guardian Center seeks nominations for ‘Friend of Children’ award

Monday, March 7 by Jc Tinsley

The Guardian Center, Inc. is currently accepting nominations for its 2016 “Friend of the Children” award.The center wishes to honor an individual who contributes in a special way to meet the needs of children. The ideal candidate is an individual committed to serving children...

ISP troopers investigate deadly crash and ATV accident in Wabash County

Monday, March 7 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police District 19 troopers investigated a fatal traffic crash that took place in Wabash County on Saturday night.Just before midnight, authorities say that 54 year old John R Jones pulled onto County Road 1000 E from Friendsville Avenue and lost control of...

Carmi woman injured in rollover crash Sunday

Monday, March 7 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Sheriff’s Department responded to a single vehicle accident on Sunday that sent a Carmi resident to an Evansville hospital.According to the traffic crash report, Glenda Spoonmore was travelling on County Road 1450 East north of 350 North just after 2pm when...

Carmi Police make Friday warrant arrest

Monday, March 7 by Jc Tinsley

A Carmi woman was arrested on Friday evening by City Police at her residence on Stewart Street.36 year old Kristal McWhirter was taken into custody just after 5pm on a White County warrant. McWhirter was transported to the White County Jail, where she was...

SIC’s Model Illinois Government Team Wins Third Consecutive Championship‏

Friday, March 4 by Jc Tinsley

The SIC Model Illinois Government team won their division at the state competition in Springfield for the third year in a row. Pictured (l-r) are Stephanie Johns,...

IEMA issues preliminary order against Wayne County Well Surveys, Inc.

Thursday, March 3 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Emergency Management Agency is seeking a civil penalty and cost recovery from Wayne County Well Surveys, Inc. of more than $75,000 after the company reported losing a radioactive well logging source holder last fall.Wayne County Well Surveys notified the IEMA in October...

White County Sheriff and Norris City Police to conduct active shooter drill at NCO grade school March 11

Thursday, March 3 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Sheriff’s Department and the Norris City Police Department will be conducting an active shooter training drill at NCO Grade School during the afternoon of Friday, March 11.White County Sheriff’s Department Sgt. Craig Poole said that no students will be present during...