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Gallatin County facing flooding from Ohio River

Monday, February 26 by Jc Tinsley

A flood warning continues for the Ohio River at Old Shawneetown.The river level at 9:30 am Monday morning was at 47.75 feet and is still predicted to crest at 53.8 feet on March 4th.Gallatin County EMA Director Steve Galt, has been meeting with officials from all...

Clay County man sentenced in Federal Court on drug related charges

Thursday, February 22 by Jc Tinsley

Ryan T. Harmon, 44, of Xenia, Illinois, was recently sentenced to federal prison on drug related charges, Donald S. Boyce, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois, announced today.On February 21, 2018, Harmon was sentenced to 120 months of imprisonment and three years of supervised...

White County Senior Citizen’s Center to hold fundraiser Sunday

Wednesday, February 21 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Senior Citizen’s Center will be having a Fried Chicken Dinner fundraiser on Sunday, February 25th, from 11 am to 1 pm. Fried chicken, chicken and dumplings, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, salad, roll, dessert, and drink will be served.The price...

Galatia man injured in Monday night accident in White County

Tuesday, February 20 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police District 19 investigated a single vehicle traffic accident in White County Monday night that sent a Galatia man to the hospital with injuries.According to the preliminary crash report, at 10:15 pm 60 year old Daniel Stidman was driving west on Route...

White County Sheriff’s Department makes four arrests over weekend

Tuesday, February 20 by Jc Tinsley

Early Saturday morning, the White County Sheriff’s Department arrested 20 year old Chance Grein of McLeansboro following a traffic stop in Crossville.At 1:38 am, deputies observed a pickup driving in a reckless manner and initiated...

White County Law Enforcement Issue Additional Information on Threat

Thursday, February 15 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Sheriff's Office received a call in reference to a threat on social media between two juvenile subjects. The initial report indicated no threat or danger to the school system. The Carmi Police Department responded to assist. Due to the fact that...

White County Board rejects proposal by Deaconess Illinois to acquire Ambulance Service

Wednesday, February 14 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Board met Tuesday night for their February meeting.The Board unanimously voted to reject the offer from Deaconess Illinois to acquire the White County Ambulance Service. They decided to have the negotiating committee come up with an alternative proposal to Deaconess. The...

Copper thefts being investigated by the White County Sheriff’s Office

Tuesday, February 13 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Sheriff’s Department took a theft report of copper wiring from a tower near Grayville owned by AT&T Monday morning, a week after the tower had been stripped of its wiring and repaired. Each time, thieves took more than 250 feet of...

Grayville woman wanted in White County arrested by Saline County Sheriff’s Department

Tuesday, February 13 by Jc Tinsley

The Saline County Sheriff’s Office arrested the following:On February 8th: Brian S. Holbrook, 38, of Harrisburg, for Driving Under the Influence Alcohol. He posted $300 bond.On February 8th: Robin K. Vaughn, 45, of Shawneetown on...

White County SWCD meeting to be held Friday, even if federal government shuts down

Thursday, February 8 by Jc Tinsley

White County Soil and Water Conservation District’s Annual Meeting will be held Friday, February 9, at the Floral Hall of the fairgrounds. Registration begins at 5:00 p.m. A free pork loin dinner will be served at 5:30. A short business meeting will follow. Three...