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Wabash County Crime Stoppers Looking for Stolen ATV

Thursday, June 3 by Jc Tinsley

Wabash County Crimestoppers are asking for the public’s help in tracking down a green 2012 Honda Foreman ATV with a sprayer still attached. Law enforcement say the 4 wheeler was taken from the 800 block of Westover in Mt. Carmel. There’s a $300 reward... Read More.

White County Relay for Life Chairwoman Diagnosed with Cancer

Thursday, June 3 by Jc Tinsley

A Carmi woman who has made it her mission to head up efforts for the White County Relay for Life is now battling cancer herself. Angie Leuke, chairwoman for the local effort says she was diagnosed with breast cancer. She held off on letting... Read More.

Murbarger Appears at Status Hearing in Wayne County Court Tuesday

Wednesday, June 2 by Jc Tinsley

Story/update courtesy of Jeff Vaughan, News Director at TOC sister station WFIW/WOKZ:25-year-old Brodey I. Murbarger appeared in a status hearing via Zoom in Wayne County Circuit Court yesterday morning. His attorney, Christian J. Baril, told Judge Michael Molt and State’s Attorney Kevin Kakac the... Read More.

Carmi Rotary Learns the History of Transportation in White County

Friday, May 28 by Jc Tinsley

Story courtesy of Rotarian Randy AdamsThursday’s meeting of the Carmi Rotary club featured Rotarian Don Drone presenting a fascinating talk on the history of transportation in and around White County.Don began his talk by asking if anyone could imagine what life was like back... Read More.

White County Leads State in Oil Production; IPRB Helping Educate Students on Industry

Friday, May 28 by Jc Tinsley

There’s plenty of talk about renewable energy and White County is even getting two solar farms. But the idea that petroleum is going away anytime soon is simply a farce according to Illinois Petroleum Resources Board Executive Director Seth Whitehead.The IPRB runs a Petro... Read More.

Three Individuals from White County Recovering After Thursday Morning Crash

Friday, May 28 by Jc Tinsley

Three individuals from White County are recovering after a crash on Route 1 in the Norris City Thursday. Illinois State Police were called to the accident scene near County Road 750 North in Indian Creek Township after a collision involving a Ford truck and... Read More.

White County Man Arrested on Warrant While Served Order of Protection

Thursday, May 27 by Jc Tinsley

A White County man is free after being released on his own recognizance yesterday evening. 31 year old Jace Webb of Burnt Prairie was released Wednesday evening after being taken in on a warrant for his arrest the same day. Deputy Weiss and Deputy Lucas of... Read More.

White County Sheriff’s Department Receives Multiple Theft Reports

Thursday, May 27 by Jc Tinsley

A copper wire thief is on the loose in the White County area. Justin Talley of Norris City reports that approximately 50 feet of copper wire has been stolen off the irrigation system located at a farm property in Maunie. The value of the... Read More.

White County Historical Society Looking for Volunteers to Help Keep Landmark Vibrant

Tuesday, May 25 by Jc Tinsley

A White County Historical Society spokeswoman says members are excited to get back to interacting with the community and are planning their first major project in quite some time. Volunteers are being sought to help out at the Robinson-Stewart House on Saturday, June 12th... Read More.

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White County Reports Only 4 New CoViD-19 Cases Over Weekend; Vaccination Rate Nearing 28%…Hamilton County Falling Further Behind

Monday, May 24 by Jc Tinsley

Only 4 new positive CoViD-19 cases reported in White County from Friday through Sunday by the Egyptian Health Department. That brings the total number of cases since the pandemic began to 1,811 in the county. Recovery data is lagging a bit as the department... Read More.