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White County Board approves installation of safety rails on Epworth Road

Wednesday, July 12 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Board met on Tuesday night for July at the White County Courthouse. Board member Ken Usery brought up a bill from L&L Plumbing for a repair at the Jail that included three separate $59 diagnostic fees on the same day. Usery... Read More.

Two Carmi women injured in Edwards County accident Tuesday night

Wednesday, July 12 by Jc Tinsley

Two Carmi women were injured in a crash in Edwards County on Tuesday night according to Illinois State Police District 19.According to the preliminary crash report, 33 year old Pricilla Sears was driving south on Route 1 just off of Route 130 when she... Read More.

Wanted Harrisburg man arrested by ISP District 19

Wednesday, July 12 by Jc Tinsley

One of the men accused of a string of crimes that have shocked Harrisburg was arrested on Tuesday by Illinois State Police District 19 Troopers. A tip was received that 19 year old Xzavier Gibbs was located at a residence in Equality. Troopers took... Read More.

Carmi Police have busy afternoon on Monday

Tuesday, July 11 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police arrested two individuals on drug charges following a traffic stop Monday afternoon. At 1:50 pm, officers spotted 35 year old Jesse Stephens of Carmi in the passenger seat of a van on Lexington Avenue. Stephens was wanted on a charge of criminal... Read More.

Hamilton County Chamber of Commerce upcoming events

Tuesday, July 11 by Jc Tinsley

Event #1: The Hamilton County Chamber of Commerce will be having Music in the Park this Friday, July 14th from 6 - 8 p.m. This week's entertainers are the Kearney Brothers. This free event will be held at the park on the northwest corner of the... Read More.

4-H Shooting Sports contests held Sunday

Tuesday, July 11 by Jc Tinsley

White County Shooting Stars SPIN Club had archery, air rifle, and shotgun shoot on Sunday, July 9 at the Carmi Rifle Club, during the White County 4-H Show. This year the 4-H members were divided up into three age divisions. Grace McCarty Archery – 8-10... Read More.

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MCPD arrest report 7/6 – 7/9

Tuesday, July 11 by Jc Tinsley

07/06/2017-Mt. Carmel Police arrested 55 year old Rolland S. Hallbeck of Owensville, Indiana after he was stopped by the Mt. Carmel Police for a traffic violation. During the traffic stop it was discovered that Hallbeck was operating the vehicle on a suspended driver's license. Hallbeck... Read More.

Pair of RLC offices open on Friday ahead of deadlines

Tuesday, July 11 by Jc Tinsley

To better accommodate students as deadlines approach, two Rend Lake College offices will be open on Friday, July 14 to assist with last-minute needs.With the deadline for fall payment on Saturday, the Business Office will be open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on... Read More.

ICC Policy Session to Focus on Renewable Energy and Implementing The Future Energy Jobs Act

Tuesday, July 11 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) will hold a policy session called “Illinois’ Power Meter” Wednesday, July 12 to assess the present and future of renewable energy in Illinois in light of the Future Energy Jobs Act (FEJA), which went into effect June 1.Expert panelists... Read More.

4-H Horse Show results in blue ribbons all around

Tuesday, July 11 by Jc Tinsley

The White County 4-H Horse Show was held Saturday night at the Jerry & Dorothy Sutton’s farm in Norris City. We would like to thank them for hosting the show and all the extra effort they go to accommodating our group. Four 4-H’ers, Riley... Read More.