Local News

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.

IDOT, ISP to Motorists: Drop it and Drive

Monday, April 23 by Jc Tinsley

As part of Distracted Driving Awareness Month, the Illinois Department of Transportation is making $500,000 in federal highway safety dollars available to nearly 100 local law enforcement agencies throughout the state to step up distracted driving enforcement through April 30.“Too many drivers in Illinois... Read More.

Blockbuster Country Music Concert Headed To 2018 Du Quoin State Fair

Monday, April 23 by Jc Tinsley

The most anticipated concert series of the summer is taking shape with the addition of one of the biggest names in country music. The DuQuoin State Fair is proud to announce the reigning Academy of Country Music ‘Vocal Duo of the Year,’ The Brothers... Read More.

Expanded Investigation Into Multi-State E. coli Infections Linked to Romaine Lettuce

Monday, April 23 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), along with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Food and Drug Administration, and other state and local health departments, is expanding its investigation of a multi-state cluster of E. coli infections to include not only... Read More.

Sheriff’s Department makes meth arrest after traffic stop

Monday, April 23 by Jc Tinsley

Friday morning, Stanley Poshard reported to the White County Sheriff’s Department that a box of tools and two chain saws were stolen from a shed on his property. The burglary occurred after 8 pm Thursday and Poshard was able to provide deputies with a... Read More.

AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL INTERAGENCY PASSES AVAILABLE AT SHAWNEE NATIONAL FOREST OFFICES

Monday, April 23 by Jc Tinsley

Are you planning a trip to a national park, national forest or other federal land in the United States this year? If so, you may want to purchase an Interagency Pass prior to leaving home. The Interagency Pass provides free or reduced-fee access to... Read More.

RLC Phi Theta Kappa Rho XI Chapter adds 50 with the 2018 class

Monday, April 23 by Jc Tinsley

Fifty Rend Lake College students were inducted into the Phi Theta Kappa International Honor (PTK) Society Rho Xi chapter this week. In addition to being a big day for the students, RLC Professor Cindy Caldwell was named the 2018 Teacher of the Year by... Read More.

ISP Urges FOID Card Holders to Renew Early as June 1 Expiration Approaches

Monday, April 23 by Jc Tinsley

As the first wave of the 10-year Firearm Owners Identification card come due for renewal, Illinois State Police Director Leo Schmitz is urging FOID card holders to apply early to remain active. “We expect tens of thousands of renewal applications to come in over... Read More.