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White County Sheriff’s Department investigating another oil lease theft attempt

Monday, June 4 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Sheriff’s Department took a report of an attempted theft and damage to property at an oil lease in Maunie owned by R Energy on Saturday. According to the report, someone climbed the stairs of the well and removed the bolts from... Read More.

MCPD arrest report for May 28th

Friday, June 1 by Jc Tinsley

The following subjects were arrested by the Mt. Carmel Police Department. All subjects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.On 05/28/2018, Mt. Carmel Police received a complaint of a reckless driver on Rt 1 at Sugar Creek. The caller advised the... Read More.

Gov. Rauner statement on FY19 budget

Friday, June 1 by Jc Tinsley

Gov. Bruce Rauner offered the following comment on the passage of the Fiscal Year 2019 budget:“We started this year’s budget process with the common-sense goals of a full-year balanced budget and no new taxes. With this budget, we can come as close as any... Read More.

Carmi Police make traffic stop arrest

Friday, June 1 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police arrested 53 year old Robert Shaffer of Carmi following a traffic stop for driving on a revoked license Thursday afternoon. Shaffer was pulled over in front of Unique Cleaners and was released from the scene after posting a $150 bond.

Grayville City Council holds special meeting

Friday, June 1 by Jc Tinsley

The Grayville City Council met Friday morning for a special meeting to discuss personnel issues in the Utilities and Police Departments as well as to approve financial transactions to meet obligations for the metering project.Following a 45 minute executive session, the Council unanimously approved... Read More.

CWCHS baseball team hold annual banquet

Friday, June 1 by Jc Tinsley

Award winners: Easton Stewart - Defensive Award Travis Black - All Conference Bryce Northcott - Offensive Award (.505 batting average) and All Conference Justin Lamp - Most Improved and All Conference

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Construction begins on Hise Art Museum at SIC

Friday, June 1 by Jc Tinsley

Southeastern Illinois College broke ground Tuesday, May 29 on the Ella Elizabeth Hise Museum of Regional Art. Pictured are (l-r): Lisa Hite, SIC executive dean of administrative services; Ed Fitzgerald, SIC director of environmental services; Sara DeNeal, SIC art instructor and museum curator,... Read More.

Carmi PD makes two arrests Wednesday

Thursday, May 31 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police arrested 30 year old James Tyner of Enfield on Wednesday morning for violating an order of protection. Tyner was taken into custody at the Carmi American Legion just after 9 am and was transported to the White County Jail. He is... Read More.

Carmi City Council agenda for Tuesday, June 5

Thursday, May 31 by Jc Tinsley

AGENDA City of Carmi, Illinois City Council Meeting City Council Chambers, 225 East Main Street June 5, 2018, at 5:30 p.m. 1. Call to order by Mayor Pollard, Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance.2. Roll Call.3. Approve May 15, 2018, Council Meeting Minutes4. For council consideration, discussion and possible approval:A.... Read More.

Righter: Budget lives within its means, includes no tax increase

Thursday, May 31 by Jc Tinsley

State Sen. Dale Righter (R-Mattoon) issued the following statement after the Senate passed a state budget May 30. Righter voted in favor of the budget bills.“When we began this year’s budget negotiations, my Republican colleagues and I made it clear to the Democratic majority... Read More.