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.

POPE COUNTY FIREFIGHTERS OFFER FREE WILDFIRE HOME RISK ASSESSMENTS TO HOMEOWNERS

Tuesday, March 13 by Jc Tinsley

Pope County firefighters are partnering with Shawnee National Forest to assess the risks of wildfire to Pope County homes, thanks to a grant from the local non-profit Shawnee Resource, Conservation & Development Area.“Our primary goal is to keep Pope County homeowners... Read More.

Gov. Rauner signs bipartisan legislation to ensure continued access to quality medical care for state’s most vulnerable

Tuesday, March 13 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner signed bipartisan legislation today that protects safety net and rural hospitals while ensuring continued federal support for quality healthcare to more than three million Illinoisans. Senate Bill 1773 ensures the state will continue to receive federal matching funds to offer... Read More.

Rides Mass Transit District offering rides to polls at no cost for March 20 primary

Tuesday, March 13 by Jc Tinsley

Rides Mass Transit District will be providing transportation to the polls for the Illinois primary election Tuesday, March 20, to all residents of the RMTD service area.Residents will be able to ride to the polls on regular existing routes throughout their county on Election... Read More.