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Willett Captured in Wayne County

Friday, February 22 by Jc Tinsley

Willet Captured in Wayne County Although the details have not been released, Wayne County officials confirmed 32 year old Eric B. Willett is in custody.Willett and Timothy J. Kerr escaped from a work release detail at the Wood River Correctional Facility late last week. Kerr...

Policy and Procedure Dominate Conversation at Hamilton County Board Meeting Tuesday Night

Wednesday, February 20 by Jc Tinsley

It appears Hamilton County Schools are about to be without a School Resource Officer. That’s one of many things we learned from the Hamilton County Board meeting Tuesday night. With only 12 hours left available in his agreement, Hamilton County Sheriff Tracy Lakin indicated...

County Board Approves Contract

Wednesday, February 20 by Jc Tinsley

County Board Approves Employees Contract Following a series of long county board meetings, Tuesday night’s special White County Board meeting seemed to be conducted at light speed as the board covered three main items in less than 20 minutes. The board approved a resolution of participation...

Busy Meeting for Carmi White County School Board

Wednesday, February 20 by Jc Tinsley

CWC SCHOOL BOARD Building administrators provided an update on the district's student after-school program that began in April of last year for students in grades K through 8. Dr. Amy Dixon, principal of the Jefferson and Lincoln Attendance Centers, said there...

Carmi-White County Fifth Graders Thanks Law Enforcement

Friday, February 15 by Jc Tinsley

Fifth Graders Thank Local Law Enforcement. Mrs. Ackerman's Carmi White County Fifth Grade Class recently visited the City County Jail here in Carmi and took along a number of items.The trip and items were all part of a giant Thank You to local law enforcement,...

Saline County Crash Closes Highway 45

Thursday, February 14 by Jc Tinsley

Saline County Crash Closes Highway 45 Illinois State Police responded to a two vehicle crash involving a pickup and semi tractor trailer.The crash, which occurred around 3:15 Wednesday afternoon near the intersection of Walnut Street and U.S. 45 in Carrier Mills, when Karen A Cole,...

Busy Night for White County Board

Wednesday, February 13 by Jc Tinsley

Busy Night for White County Board With a full agenda, it took the White County Board close to an hour to cover the items during the February meeting held Tuesday night at the White County Courthouse. The board tabled approval of recent contract negotiations when it...

Kindergarten Sign Up In Hamilton County

Tuesday, February 12 by Jc Tinsley

Kindergarten Sign Up in Hamilton CountyHAMILTON COUNTY — Kindergarten sign-up for Hamilton County Unit 10 schools will be held starting today at Dahlgren School from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. and at East Side School tomorrow from 3 to 5:30 p.m. and on Thursday from 3 to 5 p.m.Children who...

Wabash County Crash Sends One to Hospital

Tuesday, February 12 by Jc Tinsley

Wabash County Crash Sends One to Hospital A two vehicle crash in Wabash county Monday evening sent one person to the hospital with minor injuries.Donna K. Hedge, 66, Mt. Carmel was transported to Wabash General Hospital in Mt. Carmel after she failed to stop at...

County Board Meets Tuesday

Monday, February 11 by Jc Tinsley

County Board Meets Tuesday The White County Board will meet for the February meeting on Lincoln’s Birthday, Tuesday evening with a fairly full agenda to cover.The meeting to begin at 7 p.m. will cover a wide variety of items including a final decision on consideration...