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Naked Aggressor in Wabash County

Thursday, January 23 by Nicole Behnke

Wabash County officers swiftly responded to a 911 call for a disturbance at a residence on North Main Street in Bellmont.The male suspect, driving a blue passenger car, was spotted fleeing the scene. A Deputy located the vehicle and witnessed the suspect driving erratically... Read More.

White County Highway Department Public Notice: Fuel Bids Now Being Accepted

Thursday, January 23 by Jc Tinsley

The various departments of the White County Government, White County, Illinois, will receive sealed bids for gasoline and diesel fuel for the year beginning March 1, 2025 and ending February 28, 2026.All fuel tanks are located at the respective department locations in Carmi, IL.All bids... Read More.

Open Line ON DEMAND – White County Cheering for a Cure 2025

Friday, January 17 by Jc Tinsley

White County Cheering for a Cure could eclipse $300,000 raised since its inception this Saturday. Last year alone, the group raised over $50,000 and those funds go directly back to individuals who are battling cancer. Lacey Moore and Amy Rice sit down with Jc... Read More.

White County Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign Raises Nearly $25,000

Friday, January 17 by Jc Tinsley

If you visited Wal Mart in Carmi during the shopping season and dropped some coin or paper money in the red kettle, give yourself a pat on the back. You helped raise nearly $25,000 during the Red Kettle Campaign. The Salvation Army in White... Read More.

White County Issues Disaster Declaration

Friday, January 10 by Jc Tinsley

White County has issued a formal disaster declaration. With the significant snowfall today on top of the ice storm earlier this week, White County EMA Director Jim Bolin and County Board Chairwoman Cassie Pigg say they felt it pertinent to put steps in place... Read More.

Saline County Declares Disaster Following Impacts of Winter Storm

Tuesday, January 7 by Jc Tinsley

Saline County officials have issued a disaster declaration in response to the severe impacts of Winter Storm Blair. The declaration, signed on January 6, 2025, by County Board Chairman Jay Williams, acknowledges the widespread disruptions and hazardous conditions caused by the storm, which has... Read More.

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White County Board Holds Last Meeting for 2024

Friday, January 3 by Nicole Behnke

The big topic during last month's White County Board meeting was the possible appointment of Danny Page to the Saline Valley Conservancy District. Interestingly, none of the White County Board members knew who the person was, and there was no information given to them.... Read More.

Wabash County Authorities Make Domestic Battery Arrest

Friday, January 3 by Jc Tinsley

Wabash County authorities made a Domestic Battery arrest late Sunday night. Deputies responded to a rural residence at 6803 Highway 11 in reference to a dispute. Upon subsequent investigation, personnel found evidence and placed 45-year-old Thomas Greenhaw III under arrest. He was taken to... Read More.

Two Arrested in Hamilton County

Monday, December 16 by Nicole Behnke

Nicholas Tibbs, of Eldorado, was charged with Theft of a Firearm, Possession of Methamphetamine, and Felon in Possession of a Weapon. All are class 3 felonies.A preliminary hearing was set for January 8th at the Hamilton County Courthouse.Chase Johnson, of West Frankfort, was charged... Read More.

White County Sheriff Arrests

Monday, December 9 by Nicole Behnke

On November 26th, a Deputy with the White County Sheriff's Department pulled over a 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan after he noticed the vehicle was not using its headlights or tail lights. The driver, Jonathan Acord, was cited for operating a vehicle when lights were... Read More.