Local News

Shawneetown man sentenced in Gallatin County Court Monday

Tuesday, April 24 by Jc Tinsley

In Gallatin County Court Monday, 26 year old Austin Perrone of Shawneetown pleaded guilty to charges of burglary and theft according to States Attorney Douglas Dyhrkopp.Perrone was sentenced under a negotiated plea agreement in front of Judge Thomas Foster. He received a six... Read More.

FMH AHEC Hosts Scrub Exposure Tour

Tuesday, April 24 by Jc Tinsley

Fairfield Memorial Hospital’sAHEC program hosted a Scrub Exposure Tour on Monday, April 16thfor surrounding high school students. This event was held for juniors and seniors from high schools in Wayne and Edwards County. Students arrived at Fairfield Memorial Hospital and were greeted by Sarah Hopfinger... Read More.

Glenn Miller Orchestra Coming to WVC’s Brubeck Theatre

Tuesday, April 24 by Jc Tinsley

The Glenn Miller Orchestra will be returning to the Brubeck Theatre on the campus of Wabash Valley College for a 7:30 p.m. performance on Tuesday, May 8.The legendary Glenn Miller was one of the most successful of all the dance bandleaders back in the... Read More.

Carmi Library receives grant to purchase large print books

Tuesday, April 24 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Public Library would like to let the public know of a Back to Books Grant they have been awarded by the state.Funding for this grant was awarded by the Illinois State Library, a Department of the Office of Secretary of State, using... Read More.

Eldorado Garden Study Club Celebrates Arbor Day with Bicentennial Planting at SIC

Tuesday, April 24 by Jc Tinsley

The Eldorado Garden Study Club donated their Illinois Bicentennial Tree to SIC in honor of Arbor Day and the 200th birthdayof the state. Pictured (l-r) are: Marilyn Ellis, Kyla Burford (Associate Dean of Student Services), Ellen Butler, Mark... Read More.

Carmi man sentenced in White County Court Monday

Tuesday, April 24 by Jc Tinsley

In White County Court Monday, 20 year old Nicholas Page of Carmi was sentenced to a three year prison term on a charge of possession of methamphetamine according to States Attorney Denton Aud.Following incarceration, Page will be under mandatory supervised release for one... Read More.

White County Sheriff’s Department responds to unattended child call in Crossville

Tuesday, April 24 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Sheriff’s Department responded to a 9-1-1 call Monday about an unattended child at a residence in Crossville. Sheriff Maier and a deputy responded to the residence of Scott Baird, who told them he was unsure of who the child was that... Read More.

Carmi Police make two arrests in connection to recent burglaries

Tuesday, April 24 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police executed a search warrant Monday afternoon to locate items stolen in two different burglaries. At 2:30 pm, the search of 811 Shipley Street turned up several stolen items as well as numerous illegal drug items. Officers seized several marijuana plants, cannabis, smoking... Read More.

Busy weekend for Carmi Police

Monday, April 23 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police arrested 33 year old Kevin Merritt of Carmi on Friday morning at his residence on Fackney Street. Merritt was taken into custody at 10:41 am and was transported to the White County Jail, where he is being held on a $500... Read More.

Upcoming Events at SIC

Monday, April 23 by Jc Tinsley

April 24, noon – Baseball versus Rend Lake. The SIC Falcons will play against Rend Lake College. April 24, 6 p.m. - The SIC Board of Trustees will meet in the Rodney J. Brenner Board Room at SIC. April 24, 6:30-10 p.m. – Honors Night. SIC... Read More.