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Early voting will begin today in White County

Thursday, February 8 by Jc Tinsley

From the White County Clerk's Office: Under 10 ILCS 5/19A-15(a), early voting will indeed begin today February 8, 2018. The ballot used will be the most recent amended ballot certification issued Monday, February 5, 2018. However, the Democratic primary ballot could change depending on the...

Two women sentenced in White County Court Wednesday

Thursday, February 1 by Jc Tinsley

Two women were sentenced in White County Court Wednesday to IDOC custody according to States Attorney Denton Aud.48 year old Gina D Cox of Marion, Kentucky was sentenced to four and a half years in prison on a charge of forgery. In addition, Judge...

White County Farm Bureau offering scholarships

Wednesday, January 31 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Farm Bureau Foundation is pleased to offer a $500 scholarship to a White County student in 2018. In addition, the Young Leader Committee will be offering their own $750 scholarship.Applicants must reside in White County and major in an ag-related field...

Illinois State Police to conduct Roadside Safety Check in White County

Wednesday, January 31 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police (ISP) District 19 Commander, Captain Cory Ristvedt, announces the ISP will conduct a Roadside Safety Check (RSC) in White County during February. The use of RSCs combine a strong sense of public awareness and enforcement in order to save lives of...

Saline County Sheriff’s Office arrest report

Tuesday, January 30 by Jc Tinsley

The Saline County Sheriff’s Office arrested the following:On January 25th: Larry E Prather, 63, of Raleigh, for Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol. He posted $150 bond and was released from the Saline County Detention...

Suspicious vehicle reported in Saline County

Tuesday, January 30 by Jc Tinsley

The Saline County Sheriff’s Office has received information of a suspicious black truck, with what appears to be a freezer in the back of the truck.The vehicle has been reported to be following UPS and Fed-Ex delivery trucks in the area. The vehicle often...

Carmi woman sentenced in White County Court Monday

Tuesday, January 30 by Jc Tinsley

In White County Court on Monday, a Carmi woman was sentenced to three years in prison according to States Attorney Denton Aud.33 year old Sarah Brown...

White County Sheriff’s Department investigating sunken boat

Monday, January 29 by Jc Tinsley

Friday morning, White County Sheriff's deputies responded to a call at a residence on Shipley Street in Carmi about a burglary at that location.Evelyn Murdach reported that she had discovered missing items at the house...

Granite City man surrenders on Wabash County warrant

Friday, January 26 by Jc Tinsley

Thursday afternoon, 30 year old Greg Sturgal of Granite City surrendered at the White County Sheriff’s Office on a Wabash County warrant for failure to appear at a court hearing. Sturgal turned himself in at...

White County law enforcement led on high speed chase Thursday evening

Friday, January 26 by Jc Tinsley

Just before 6:30 pm Thursday, White County Dispatch alerted local law enforcement to a reckless driver travelling south on Route 1 towards Carmi. Carmi Police were the first to spot the vehicle on East Main Street. White County Sheriff’s deputies then spotted the car...