Local News

Enfield Village Board hears good budget report for FY 2017

Wednesday, October 18 by Jc Tinsley

The Enfield Village Board met Tuesday night for their October meeting.Kent Armstrong of Botsch and Associates CPA presented the budget for fiscal year 2017 to the Board. Total revenues for the year were $983,785. He said the Village is in fairly good shape and... Read More.

CWC Unit 5 Board receives audit report, discusses drug testing for more students

Tuesday, October 17 by Jc Tinsley

A special closed meeting was held prior to the regular Board meeting for a student disciplinary hearing.The annual audit for Fiscal Year 2017 was presented by Ryan Hawkins of Kemper CPA. He noted that the District is in very good financial shape.A lengthy discussion... Read More.

Lighted Christmas Parade Entries Needed

Tuesday, October 17 by Jc Tinsley

Parade entries are needed for this year’s It’s A White County Christmas Lighted Parade, set for Saturday, November 25 at 6:00 p.m.This year’s theme is “A Magical Christmas;” however those entering the parade may do what they want, whether that is a float, vehicle... Read More.

Carmi Police make two arrests

Tuesday, October 17 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police arrested 30 year old Charles Murphy of Mill Shoals Monday morning for driving on a revoked license. Murphy was taken into custody at 11:02 am following a traffic stop in the alley between 7th and 8th Streets north of Fackeny. Murphy... Read More.

Fairfield man sentenced to five years Monday in White County Court

Tuesday, October 17 by Jc Tinsley

In White County Court Monday afternoon, 58 year old Jeffrey Sanders of Fairfield was sentenced to five years in prison on one count of aggravated domestic battery according to States Attorney Denton Aud.Sanders pled guilty to the charge on August 28th, and must... Read More.

Carmi Police make three arrests over Corn Day weekend

Monday, October 16 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police arrested 28 year old Sarah Brewster of Carmi Saturday night on a White County warrant for failure to appear on a DUI charge. Brewster was taken into custody at 7:13 pm in the parking lot behind Danny’s Pool Room. Brewster is... Read More.

A Magical Christmas Storefront Window Contest Announced

Monday, October 16 by Jc Tinsley

White County business owners are encouraged to decorate their storefronts as part of the It’s a White County Christmas celebration. A traveling trophy will be awarded to the business owner with the storefront window which best depicts the “A Magical Christmas” contest theme.Entry forms... Read More.

MCPD arrest report 10/10-10/14

Monday, October 16 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.10/10/2017-Mt. Carmel Police arrested 30 year old Tabetha L. Cassady of Bridgeport after the vehicle she was driving was stopped by the... Read More.

IECC Board meeting agenda for October 17

Monday, October 16 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois Eastern Community Colleges Board Agenda October 17, 2017 7:00 p.m. Lincoln Trail College Cafeteria 1. Call to Order & Roll Call...................................................................................... Chairman Fischer 2. Disposition of Minutes................................................................................................. CEO Bruce 3. Recognition of Visitors and Guests....................................................................................... Bruce A. Visitors and Guests B. IECEA Representative4. Public Comment5. Reports A. Trustees B. Presidents C. ... Read More.

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Downtown Mt. Vernon Trick or Treat October 25th

Friday, October 13 by Jc Tinsley

Downtown Mt. Vernon businesses will be holding their annual trick or treat on Wednesday, October 25th from 5- 8 p.m.Families are encouraged to bring their children trick-or-treating to 30 local downtown businesses.Participating businesses will have a balloon located outside their building.Some participating businesses... Read More.