Carmi Man Killed in Fatal Crash Sunday Evening

Monday, August 12 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police responded to a fatal accident in White County Sunday night.The crash happened around 5:45pm on U.S. Route 45 at County Road 400 North, known locally as Bear Creek between Gigs and Gossett Road.Officials say that 78 year old Billy Wagner of... Read More.

White County Sheriff’s Office Fields Two Theft Reports Over Weekend

Monday, August 12 by Jc Tinsley

White County Sheriff’s authorities fielded a theft worth more than $500 report Sunday morning. Carmi resident Stephen Niehaus told a White County Sheriff’s Deputy about 11:30am Sunday that someone had gone on to property he’d purchased in Maunie and removed all the green tin... Read More.

White County Sheriff’s Report for July 2019

Monday, August 12 by Jc Tinsley

White County Sheriff Doug Maier has filed his July report. Maier says the White County jail had 77 inmates at the time of the report including 25 White County prisoners to go along with 52 out of county. Furthermore, Maier reports revenues of $86,302.98... Read More.

Carmi Police Weekend Recap

Monday, August 12 by Jc Tinsley

A 17 year old is potentially facing charges after his arrest late Saturday night. Carmi Police took the signed complaint for Criminal Damage to Property after learning of the subject driving a blue jeep and cutting donuts at Eckerle Park. The juvenile behavior led... Read More.

Missing Man Last Seen in White County

Monday, August 12 by Jc Tinsley

A missing Gallatin County man that’s been unaccounted for since Saturday was last known to be in White County according to a family member. Wendall Williams phone was last pinged in the New Haven bottoms and it’s said he’s driving a 1998 black Jeep... Read More.

White County Soccer Club Signups Coming Up Saturday

Monday, August 12 by Jc Tinsley

White County Soccer wants you! A final sign up opportunity is coming up this Saturday, August 17th from 8 – noon. Registration fee for the season is $25 per player. Children from Pre – K age through 8th grade or aged 4 through 14... Read More.

Carmi Kiwanians “Cowboy Up” with Local Bull Rider Steve Wells

Monday, August 12 by Jc Tinsley

Steve Wells, a 1990 CWCHS graduate entertained the Carmi Kiwanis Club Thursday, August 8, discussing his days as a professional bull rider. His rodeo “career” began by chance. He related this story of how he was camping and trail riding at 34 Ranch near... Read More.

Hamilton County Sheriff’s Authorities Make Stolen Vehicle Arrest After Pursuit

Friday, August 9 by Jc Tinsley

On August 5, 2019 at approximately 9:47am, Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office & McLeansboro Police responded to a report of a single vehicle accident of a pickup truck on its roof along county road 1000N. Upon arrival, witnesses reported to Law Enforcement that a young... Read More.

Illinois S3DA Proving a Popular Stop at the Fairgrounds this Week

Friday, August 9 by Jc Tinsley

If you head out the White County Fair, and actually make it past the Malone’s Taffy stand, there are some new things to see along with predictable traditions. Sure, there’s the republicans and democrats peddling popcorn and 50 cent sodas, and the Lion’s Dunkin... Read More.

Carmi Township and White County Board Meetings on Tap for next Week

Friday, August 9 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Board meeting and the Carmi Township groups will both hold August meetings next Tuesday. The township board meeting gets underway at 6 from the office on Church Street.Supervisor Pam Deig along with Township Clerk Anthony Huffer and Trustees Michael Baxley, David... Read More.