Local News

IDPH Offers Tips To Avoid Tickborne Illness

Thursday, June 8 by Jc Tinsley

As the weather warms up, more ticks are starting to appear. Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Director Nirav D. Shah, M.D., J.D., reminds residents about the importance of taking precautions against tick bites and the diseases they carry.“Ticks can carry diseases like Lyme... Read More.

Severin Holds First Satellite Office Hours at West Frankfort Public Library

Thursday, June 8 by Jc Tinsley

On Wednesday Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) held his first Satellite office hours at the West Frankfort Public Library. As a token of his appreciation, Rep. Severin presented Library Director Pam Sevenski with a copy 2017-2018 Legislative Blue Book, the Bicentennial edition, for those interested... Read More.

Kids Summer Camps return to Rend Lake College

Thursday, June 8 by Jc Tinsley

The first week of Kids Summer Camps at Rend Lake College featured many different activities for campers, such as using their creativity to make delicious desserts or unique crafts, or spending their day being active and learning about health and nutrition. Some campers also... Read More.

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Illinois State Police District 19 announce results of an Occupant Restraint Enforcement Patrol

Thursday, June 8 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police (ISP) District 19 Commander, Captain Cory Ristvedt, announces the results of an Occupant Restraint Enforcement Patrol (OREP) held in Wabash and Edwards Counties during June. This OREP provided extra patrol coverage for the ISP so officers could focus on saving lives... Read More.

Enfield man arrested after disturbance call Tuesday night

Wednesday, June 7 by Jc Tinsley

43 year old Lige Cheek of Enfield was arrested by the White County Sheriff’s Department on a charge of aggravated assault after receiving a call about a disturbance at 11:30 pm Tuesday.When deputies arrived at 600 W Main Street in Enfield, they found... Read More.

Carmi man arrested on multiple warrants Tuesday afternoon

Wednesday, June 7 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police arrested 34 year old Jesse Stephens of Carmi on three White County warrants Tuesday afternoon, after he was spotted leaving an apartment on North Main Cross Street. Stephens had been wanted on charges of failure to appear, domestic battery, and criminal trespass... Read More.

WVC’S Diesel Equipment Technology Program to host 9th annual Wicked Wheels car, jeep, truck, motorcycle, & antique tractor show

Wednesday, June 7 by Jc Tinsley

Mark your calendars for Saturday, July 8, 2017! WVC’s Diesel Equipment Technology Program will host the 9th Annual Wicked Wheels Car, Jeep, Truck, Motorcycle, & Antique Tractor Show! Whether you have a car, truck, motorcycle, antique tractor, or Jeep, you are invited to come... Read More.

LIVE Pro Wrestling ‘Summer Showdown’ Comes to Mt. Vernon to Benefit the Spero Family Services YouthBuild Program

Wednesday, June 7 by Jc Tinsley

Alton Family Construction and Renshaw Title & Abstract are excited to announce a LIVE Pro Wrestling event being held THIS Saturday, June 10th from 6:00-9:00pm in the gymnasium at Summersville Grade School – 1118 Fairfield Rd in Mt. Vernon, IL. Doors open at... Read More.

Post 224 gets win in Mt. Vernon Tuesday night 13-2

Wednesday, June 7 by Jc Tinsley

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E Carmi 0 7 0 3 2 0 1 13 12 3 Mt Vernon, IN 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 2 6 4WP: Evan Kieffer (2-0)2B: (2)Brinkley, Sutton, PotterIP R ER H SO BB Kieffer 4 ... Read More.

MCPD arrest reports 6/6/17

Wednesday, June 7 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.06/06/2017-Mt. Carmel Police arrested 38 year old Jennifer L. Weedman and 54 year old Donald Wilhite of Fairfield after a traffic stop... Read More.