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Carmi man sentenced in White County Court on Monday

Tuesday, February 7 by Jc Tinsley

In White County Court Monday afternoon, Judge T. Scott Webb sentenced 28 year old Nickolas Hays of Carmi to five years in Illinois Department of Corrections custody on a charge of aggravated battery. According to States Attorney Denton Aud, Hays had been on probation... Read More.

ISP District 19 To Conduct Alcohol Countermeasure Enforcement Patrol

Tuesday, February 7 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police (ISP) District 19 Commander, Captain Cory Ristvedt, announces the ISP will conduct an Alcohol Countermeasure Enforcement (ACE) patrol in Saline County during February. ACE patrols allow the ISP to focus on preventing, detecting, and taking enforcement action in response to violations... Read More.

Norris City Village Board approves trash pick up bid, looking into gas contract

Tuesday, February 7 by Jc Tinsley

The Norris City Village Board met Monday, February 6th for their monthly meeting.The Board accepted the lowest of two bids for residential trash pick-up from Bulldog Systems, which is a three year deal costing $990 the first year, $1,020 the second year and $1,050... Read More.

Carmi Police make five arrests over busy weekend

Monday, February 6 by Jc Tinsley

Friday night, Carmi Police officers arrested 33 year old Rachel Pezzoni of Shawneetown after witnessing her commit battery after responding to a verbal argument. Officers arrived at 202 Fackney Street at 7:39 pm and saw Pezzoni shove another female. Pezzoni was also charged... Read More.

Sheriff’s Department arrest two over weekend following traffic stops

Monday, February 6 by Jc Tinsley

Friday evening, 36 year old Tracy Gum of New Haven was arrested following a traffic stop in Maunie by the White County Sheriff’s Department. Gum was pulled over at 5:42 pm at the intersection of Emma and North Streets for driving on a... Read More.

White County Sheriff’s Department conducts Friday night anti-drug detail

Monday, February 6 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Sheriff’s Department conducted a detail on Friday night targeting the drug problem in White County.Sheriff’s deputies conducted a search of a residence at 406 W Main Street in Crossville occupied by 28 year old Joseph Levi Jordan at 7 pm. During... Read More.

MCPD arrest report 2/2-2/5

Monday, February 6 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.02/02/2017-Mt. Carmel Police arrested 20 year old Tori J. Vanvleet of Mt. Carmel after she was observed operating a motor vehicle in... Read More.

FREE GED TEST PREP CLASSES AT WABASH VALLEY COLLEGE

Monday, February 6 by Jc Tinsley

Wabash Valley College is pleased to announce the upcoming Free GED Test Prep Classes which will be offered at Wabash Valley College. The classes will be offered from March 14-May 4 and will meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon... Read More.

Illinois State Police Officers raise funds for Special Olympics Illinois

Monday, February 6 by Jc Tinsley

BLOOMINGTON - Illinois State Police (ISP) officials from Zone 5 Investigations presented a check for $2,000 today to Special Olympics Illinois at the Law Enforcement Torch Run Kick Off Conference in Bloomington.ISP Zone 5 Agents hosted the 45th Livingston County Law Enforcement Golf... Read More.

Upcoming Events at SIC

Monday, February 6 by Jc Tinsley

Feb. 7, 5:30 p.m. – SIC’s women’s home basketball game will take place in Joseph C. Deaton Gym. The Lady Falcons will face Lindenwood University. Feb. 8, 5:30 & 7 p.m. – Southeastern Illinois College Falcon Women’s and Men’s basketball vs Lakeland College in SIC’s... Read More.