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Indiana State Police Now Accepting Applications for Motor Carrier Inspectors

Tuesday, June 13 by Jc Tinsley

The Indiana State Police is now accepting applications for Motor Carrier Inspectors. These permanent scale facilities will include one position at the Ft. Wayne District and two positions at the Versailles District. These scale facilities are located on I-69 in Warren and on I-65... Read More.

MCPD arrest report 6/7 – 6/12

Tuesday, June 13 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.06/07/2017-Mt. Carmel Police arrested 34 year old Nicole M. Morgan of Mt. Carmel after she was stopped for a traffic violation. During... Read More.

Post 224 suffers first District loss in hard fought game

Tuesday, June 13 by Jc Tinsley

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E Carmi 7 2 0 2 1 0 0 12 12 2 Harrisburg 3 0 1 5 3 0 1 13 15 3LP: Brinkley (1-1)2B: Coronado, Dial, Wells, BlackIP R ER H SO BB Potter 2 1/3 4 ... Read More.

White County Board meets Monday morning

Monday, June 12 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Board met Monday morning for one of their two morning sessions of the year. Ambulance Director Adam Allen updated the Board that the new power load systems will be delivered in about eight weeks, and that the CPR machines have been... Read More.

Carmi Police arrest juveniles after they crash stolen car Sunday

Monday, June 12 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police arrested 25 year old Michael Burch of Carmi Friday morning on a White County warrant for residential burglary. Burch was found hiding in a closet in a residence on 4th Street, and was taken into custody at 8:53 am. He is... Read More.

IDOT: Extreme Heat Could Lead to Pavement Failures

Monday, June 12 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Transportation is urging motorists to be alert for the possibility of pavement buckling on roads throughout the state in the next few days due to the extreme heat in the forecast. Very high temperatures can lead to pavement expanding and ultimately... Read More.

Governor Signs Legislation to Transform Bail Process, Ease Jail Overcrowding

Monday, June 12 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner today signed a comprehensive criminal justice reform bill that will transform the bail process. The bill sponsors Sen. Donne Trotter (D-Chicago) and Rep. Elgie Sims (D-Chicago), House Minority Leader Jim Durkin (R-Western Springs), Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx and advocate... Read More.

Post 224 sweeps Sunday double header

Monday, June 12 by Jc Tinsley

Game 11 2 3 4 5 6 R H E Carrier Mills 0 0 2 0 0 0 2 7 1 Carmi 1 0 1 0 9 ... Read More.

Springerton man arrested on multiple charge warrant Friday afternoon

Monday, June 12 by Jc Tinsley

On Friday afternoon, 58 year old Jeffrey Sanders of Springerton was arrested at his residence by the White County Sheriff’s Department on a White County warrant charging him with home invasion, aggravated domestic battery – strangulation, domestic battery, criminal trespass to property, and... Read More.

Rides Mass Transit District to recognize “National Dump the Pump Day” June 15

Monday, June 12 by Jc Tinsley

Rides Mass Transit District, the largest rural public transportation provider in Illinois, is celebrating National Dump the Pump Day, Thursday, June 15, by encouraging everyone to use public transportation. The annual event is sponsored by the American Public Transportation Association. Rides Mass Transit District buses travel... Read More.