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Carmi man convicted Thursday in White County Court

Thursday, January 26 by Jc Tinsley

A Carmi man was sentenced in White County Court on Thursday on charges of theft and possession of a controlled substance.According to States Attorney Denton Aud, 38 year old Christopher Swango was sentenced to four years in prison and one year of mandatory... Read More.

MCPD arrest report 1/16-1/22

Thursday, January 26 by Jc Tinsley

The following subjects have been arrested by the Mt. Carmel Police Department. All subjects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.01/16/2017-Mt. Carmel Police arrested 21 year old Zachary K. Karch of Freedom, Indiana. Karch was arrested after he was stopped for... Read More.

Heather Mitchell Johnson to be Featured at Hamilton Co. Chamber Business After Hours

Thursday, January 26 by Jc Tinsley

You are invited to help us welcome Hamilton Memorial McLeansboro Family Clinic’s newest provider, Heather Mitchell Johnson MSN, AGACNP-BC. Hamilton Memorial Hospital District and Hamilton County Chamber of Commerce will host a Business After Hours event in the clinic waiting room from 5:30... Read More.

Vandalia Statehouse offers music, refreshments, history for Lincoln’s birthday

Thursday, January 26 by Jc Tinsley

Vandalia Statehouse offers music, refreshment and history on Feb. 11VANDALIA, Ill. – Vandalia Statehouse State Historic Site will celebrate Abraham Lincoln’s birthday Feb. 11 with refreshments, music and a look at his in-laws who sided with the South during the Civil War.The free party,... Read More.

Lincoln’s family throws a birthday party Feb. 11 at Lincoln Log Cabin

Thursday, January 26 by Jc Tinsley

Visit with Abraham Lincoln’s family members as they celebrate the birthday of their illustrious relative on Feb. 11 at Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site.From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., historic interpreters will share personal stories and anecdotes about life with Lincoln.The site will... Read More.

Midwest Dueling Pianos to entertain at Guardian Center Banquet, March 24

Thursday, January 26 by Jc Tinsley

The Guardian Center, Inc. is pleased to bring the Midwest Dueling Pianos to our 2017 Annual Banquet. The Guardian Center serves White, Gallatin, Saline, Edwards, Wabash, Richland, Lawrence and Crawford Counties in Southeastern Illinois. We are gearing up for our fundraising banquet on March... Read More.

SIC Theatre Presents Little Women February 10th and 11th

Thursday, January 26 by Jc Tinsley

Marmee (Callie Smith) and her Little Women grace the stage at SIC on Feb. 10 and 11 at 7 p.m. Louisa May Alcott’s timeless classic is coming to the stage in Southeastern Illinois College’s production ofLittle Women. The show will run Feb. 10 and... Read More.

Peoples National Bank offers educational scholarships

Thursday, January 26 by Jc Tinsley

Peoples National Bank has provided financial services to Southern Illinois since 1909. In keeping with our history and tradition of community service and commitment to the education of future civic and business leaders,Peoples National Bank has established an educational scholarship that assists high school... Read More.

Carmi man arrested for allowing truancy

Thursday, January 26 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police arrested 37 year old Arturo Escoto Aponte of Carmi Wednesday evening at his Church Street residence on a White County warrant for permitting truancy.Aponte was taken into custody at 6:30 pm and is being held at the White County Jail in... Read More.

Governor Rauner Appoints Sadzi Martha Oliva to a Five-Year Term as ICC Commissioner

Thursday, January 26 by Jc Tinsley

Effective January 17, 2017, Governor Bruce Rauner has appointed Sadzi Martha Oliva to a five-year term at the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC). Pending confirmation of the Illinois Senate, Acting Commissioner Oliva will become the ICC’s first Latina Commissioner.“Ms. Oliva’s comprehensive legal background and proven... Read More.