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Mt. Vernon PawFest to be Held at Veteran’s Park June 3rd

Wednesday, May 23 by Jc Tinsley

PawFest, presented by Mt. Vernon Festivals, Inc., will be held Sunday, June 3rd at Veteran’s Park. This is the second year PawFest has been held separate from Fall Fest. The event will run from 11 a.m.- 3 p.m. and will include laser tag, a... Read More.

Jesse White Awards More Than $700,000 in Construction Grants to 15 Public Libraries

Wednesday, May 23 by Jc Tinsley

Secretary of State and State Librarian Jesse White has awarded $724,424 in FY18 Live and Learn Construction grants to 15 public libraries to help pay for essential, capital improvements. “Our public libraries are the cornerstones of our communities,” said White. “I am pleased to... Read More.

WVC Seeking Host Families for YFU International Students

Wednesday, May 23 by Jc Tinsley

For the 2018-2019 academic year, Wabash Valley College will be welcoming students through the Youth for Understanding International Exchange Student program. If your family loves to travel and experience other cultures and languages, while making the difference in the life of a student, then... Read More.

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SIC’s Dr. Jonah Rice to lead Council of College Presidents

Tuesday, May 22 by Jc Tinsley

Southeastern Illinois College President Dr. Jonah Rice has been selected by his peers to lead the Illinois Community College Council of Presidents (ICCCP) as chair of the 48-college member organization. “I am humbled by the honor... Read More.

Carmi Police make four arrests on Monday

Tuesday, May 22 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police arrested 31 year old Tiffany Williford of Carmi at her residence Monday afternoon on a Madison County warrant. Williford was taken into custody just before 2 pm and transported to the White County Jail, where she was held pending transfer to... Read More.

Three sentenced Monday in White County Court

Tuesday, May 22 by Jc Tinsley

Three individuals were sentenced in White County Court on Monday according to States Attorney Denton Aud. 41 year old Olivia Miller of Enfield was sentenced to three years on a charge of possession of methamphetamine and three years on a charge of unlawful use... Read More.

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CWC Unit 5 Board approves school resource officer agreement

Tuesday, May 22 by Jc Tinsley

The Board approved entering into an agreement with the City of Carmi and through the City of Carmi Police Department for a school resource officer. It would be for the 2018-19 school year with a total cost of $79,469. The fiscal year 2018 tentative amended... Read More.

Crossville man arrested by Sheriff’s Department Friday

Monday, May 21 by Jc Tinsley

28 year old Devin Ward of Crossville was arrested by the White County Sheriff’s Department with assistance from the Carmi Police K-9 unit on Friday after attempting to flee when officers arrived at the apartments at 4th and Allen Streets to investigate a... Read More.

Two arrested after Friday vehicle pursuit by White County Sheriff’s Department

Monday, May 21 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Sheriff’s Office was involved in a vehicle pursuit Friday morning that led to the arrest of two individuals. At approximately 9:20 am, a vehicle driven by 30 year old Charles Murphy of Mill Shoals was seen picking up two passengers... Read More.

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IFB Statement on House Defeat of 2018 Farm Bill

Monday, May 21 by Jc Tinsley

The following is a statement from Illinois Farm Bureau (IFB) President Richard Guebert, Jr., regarding the House defeat of the 2018 Farm Bill. “We’re extremely disappointed today to see the House vote down the 2018 Farm Bill. At a time when net farm income is... Read More.

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Mt. Vernon PawFest to be Held at Veteran’s Park June 3rd

Jesse White Awards More Than $700,000 in Construction Grants to 15 Public Libraries

WVC Seeking Host Families for YFU International Students

SIC’s Dr. Jonah Rice to lead Council of College Presidents

Carmi Police make four arrests on Monday

Three sentenced Monday in White County Court

CWC Unit 5 Board approves school resource officer agreement

Crossville man arrested by Sheriff’s Department Friday

Two arrested after Friday vehicle pursuit by White County Sheriff’s Department

IFB Statement on House Defeat of 2018 Farm Bill

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