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Carmi Police make two arrests Tuesday night

Wednesday, April 4 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police arrested 26 year old Emilee Duckworth of Carmi Tuesday night after she was observed in the White County Jail visitation room. Duckworth was known to be wanted on a Hamilton County warrant for failure to appear on a DUI charge. Duckworth... Read More.

Preschool For All grant covering Pre-K screenings at RLCF Children’s Center

Wednesday, April 4 by Jc Tinsley

Parents of three- and four-year-old children can take advantage of free pre-kindergarten screenings through the “Preschool For All” grant at the Rend Lake College Foundation Children’s Center (RLCFCC).The free screenings are sponsored by the Illinois State Board of Education grant during the month of... Read More.

Righter: Capping state spending, enacting real reforms can fuel the economy, avoid future tax increases

Wednesday, April 4 by Jc Tinsley

Legislation that would put a cap on state spending while also linking the growth of state spending to the growth in the state’s economy is being pushed by State Sen. Dale Righter (R-Mattoon).Righter is co-sponsoring SJRCA 21 to ensure state spending can only... Read More.

Grayville man arrested near Norris City Monday

Wednesday, April 4 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Sheriff’s Department received a theft report from Fairfield based Podolski Oil Company Monday morning, stating that a fluid in on a triplex pump had been taken from a lease in southern White County. It was reported that the large part would... Read More.

Saline County Sheriff’s arrests 3/27 – 4/2

Tuesday, April 3 by Jc Tinsley

The Saline County Sheriff’s Office arrested the following:On March 27th: Miranda J. Key, 23, of Harrisburg, for Possession of Methamphtamine. She remains in the Saline County Detention Center.On March 28th: Kelly J. Barger, 32, of Galatia, for Driving While License Suspended or Revoked. He... Read More.

Carmi man sentenced after probation revoked Monday

Tuesday, April 3 by Jc Tinsley

In White County Circuit Court Monday, 29 year old Joseph James of Carmi was sentenced to seven years in prison on a charge of theft according to States Attorney Denton Aud.James was originally sentenced to probation for the offence, but that was revoked... Read More.

Liquor and gaming license approved for Smith Co. by Norris City Board

Tuesday, April 3 by Jc Tinsley

The Norris City Village Board approved writing up a Class "D" restaurant/gaming license to Smith Co to put in gaming machines and sell alcohol. The vote was four to three, with Mayor Roy Kissell providing the tie-breaking vote. Board members Joe Skaggs, Norman Trousdale... Read More.

Fairfield Memorial Hospital Horizon Healthcare Cisne Medical Clinic Open House

Monday, April 2 by Jc Tinsley

Fairfield Memorial Hospital is cordially inviting the public to join them for an Open House for the new Horizon Healthcare Care Cisne Medical Clinic to be held on Tuesday, April 17th from Noon to 4:00pm. Visitors will be able to tour our newly renovated,... Read More.

WVC and The Guardian Center will hold fundraiser in Mt. Carmel

Monday, April 2 by Jc Tinsley

On April 11 the local McDonald’s restaurant located at 111 East Ninth Street in Mt. Carmel, IL invites guests to help raise money for Child Abuse Prevention Month Initiatives.McDonald’s of Mt. Carmel, IL is partnering with the Wabash Valley College Social Services Club and... Read More.

Carmi Police make three arrests Friday

Monday, April 2 by Jc Tinsley

Friday morning, Emily Madden reported to Carmi Police that sometime overnight Thursday, someone stole a security camera from her front porch.At 11:32 am Friday, 31 year old Stephanie Egbert of Carmi was arrested after a traffic stop on 5th Street on a White... Read More.