Former Gallatin County man found guilty of sexual abuse of a child Wednesday

Thursday, June 14 by Jc Tinsley

In Gallatin County Circuit Court on Wednesday, a former Shawneetown man was found guilty of three counts of predatory criminal sexual assault of a child following a two day jury trial.45 year old George Bivens... Read More.

Carmi man arrested following high speed chase in Wabash County

Thursday, June 14 by Jc Tinsley

A Carmi man was arrested Wednesday by Mt. Carmel Police after leading officers on a high speed chase through Wabash County.56 year old Gregory Williams was taken into custody after his vehicle crashed into a... Read More.

MCPD arrest report 6/9 – 6/12

Wednesday, June 13 by Jc Tinsley

The following individuals were arrested by the Mt. Carmel Police Department. All subjects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.06/12/2018-Mt. Carmel Police arrested 31 year old Charles C. Scearcy of Vincennes after the vehicle he was operating was stopped by MCPD. ... Read More.

Rend Lake College Board of Trustees — June 12, 2018, Meeting Highlights

Wednesday, June 13 by Jc Tinsley

Articulation agreement for Criminal Justice receives approval The board approved an articulation agreement with Southern Illinois University Carbondale to allow students to complete an Associate of Arts Degree in Criminal Justice at RLC and transfer to SIUC's Bachelor of Arts Degree in Criminology... Read More.

Attempted theft investigated by Sheriff’s Department

Wednesday, June 13 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Sheriff’s Department took a report Tuesday afternoon of an attempted break-in in rural Carmi.Yvonna Sullivan told deputies that a storage trailer on a property at 1091 County Road 1700N had a padlock attempted to have been pried off and a back... Read More.

FORMER TREASURER FOR CITY OF ZEIGLER, IL SENTENCED TO FOUR YEARS IN FEDERAL PRISON FOR EMBEZZLEMENT AND FRAUD

Wednesday, June 13 by Jc Tinsley

On the morning of June 12, 2018, at the United States District Court in Benton, Illinois, Ryan A. Thorpe, 44, the former Treasurer for the City of Zeigler, was sentenced to four years in federal prison for his conviction for wire fraud and embezzlement from a... Read More.

Delta Regional Authority, Rides Mass Transit District and Shawnee Mass Transit District partnering to provide transportation to no-cost medical services event in Harrisburg June 18-27

Wednesday, June 13 by Jc Tinsley

Those needing access to medical screenings, dental exams and optometry screenings can access public transportation at no cost to attend the Delta Regional Authority's Southern Care Event taking place June 18-27 in Harrisburg.Members of the military will be offering the no-cost medical screenings to... Read More.

WVC Salutes Student-Athletes Named NJCAA Academic All-American

Wednesday, June 13 by Jc Tinsley

Mike Carpenter, WVC Athletic Director, has announced that the Wabash Valley College Athletic Department received “good news” from the NJCAA on Monday, with 20 Warrior/Lady Warrior Student-Athletes being named “NJCAA Academic All-American.”The Warrior Baseball Team had a record 11 student-athletes on the team, while... Read More.

Grayville woman arrested by Carmi Police Monday night

Tuesday, June 12 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police arrested 34 year old Jennifer Stull of Grayville Monday night after observing her in a vehicle on 5th Street. Stull was wanted on a White County warrant for failure to appear on a... Read More.

White County 911 Board meeting agenda, Monday, June 18th

Tuesday, June 12 by Jc Tinsley

WHITE COUNTY 9-1-1 AGENDA White County Courthouse Monday, June 18th, 2018 6:00 p.m. 1) Roll Call2) Approval of Minutes3) Approval of Financial Statements4) Visitors and Communications5) ReportsCall Reports6) Other Business / UpdatesNG911 Server RefreshSSP Contract-INdigital Proposed Contract-ISP / NG-911, Inc.... Read More.