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White County Relay for Life upcoming event schedule

Friday, March 11 by Jc Tinsley

The FAMILY OF FIGHTERS still have the COOKIN’ FOR A CURE COOKBOOKS available for purchase for $15. Contact Angie Lueke (618-383-2325) or Diana Gilpin (618-384-7131) to get yours today! Cookbooks will be available for purchase at the Dodgeball Tournament, Diggin for a Cure and... Read More.

Class action suit brought against Hamilton County Coal and Alliance Resources over layoff notices

Wednesday, March 9 by Jc Tinsley

A class action lawsuit has been filed against Alliance Resource Partners and Hamilton County Coal by a miner affected by the lasted round of layoffs.KFVS-12 News is reporting that Franklin County miner Carl Leeper filed the suit on behalf of the 200 miners and... Read More.

White County Board approves Federal Aid agreement to resurface Centerville blacktop

Wednesday, March 9 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Board met on Tuesday night for their scheduled March meeting. Following approval of last meeting’s minutes and payment of current bills, a few reports were issued from county offices.Coroner Chris Marsh told the Board he was preparing a resolution for future... Read More.

ISP troopers investigate deadly crash and ATV accident in Wabash County

Monday, March 7 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police District 19 troopers investigated a fatal traffic crash that took place in Wabash County on Saturday night.Just before midnight, authorities say that 54 year old John R Jones pulled onto County Road 1000 E from Friendsville Avenue and lost control of... Read More.

IEMA issues preliminary order against Wayne County Well Surveys, Inc.

Thursday, March 3 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Emergency Management Agency is seeking a civil penalty and cost recovery from Wayne County Well Surveys, Inc. of more than $75,000 after the company reported losing a radioactive well logging source holder last fall.Wayne County Well Surveys notified the IEMA in October... Read More.

White County Sheriff and Norris City Police to conduct active shooter drill at NCO grade school March 11

Thursday, March 3 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Sheriff’s Department and the Norris City Police Department will be conducting an active shooter training drill at NCO Grade School during the afternoon of Friday, March 11.White County Sheriff’s Department Sgt. Craig Poole said that no students will be present during... Read More.

White County Farm Bureau “On the Road” program scheduled for March 9

Thursday, March 3 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Farm Bureau is hosting an “On the Road” seminar, focusing on trucking laws for farmers—both new and well-worn. It’ll take a special look at the latest “Covered Farm Vehicle” exemptions and you'll have the chance to ask those trucking questions that... Read More.

Phelps Leads Bi-partisan Effort to Reopen Hardin County Work Camp

Wednesday, March 2 by Jc Tinsley

SPIRNGFIELD, Ill. – The Hardin County Work Camp is one step closer to reopening after state Rep. Brandon Phelps, D-Harrisburg, passed legislation out of the House of Representatives Tuesday requiring that the camp remain open.“The Hardin County Work Camp is so vital to Southern... Read More.

Carmi-White County wins SIC Business Skills competition

Wednesday, March 2 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi- White County High School is the high overall winner for the high school business skills competition at Southeastern Illinois College. The event, held Feb. 25,... Read More.

Spring Baskets to be raffled March 18th at the White County Senior Citizen’s Center

Tuesday, March 1 by Jc Tinsley

First Bank, First Insurance, and Southern Illinois Title employees created eight Spring Baskets to be raffled at the Senior Citizens Center on Friday, March 18th, in downtown Carmi. Funds from the raffle... Read More.