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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... Read More.

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... Read More.

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... Read More.

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 the stop. Grein, the driver, was found to... Read More.

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... Read More.

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... Read More.

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... Read More.

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 a warrant for Theft and Forgery. She posted... Read More.

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... Read More.

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... Read More.