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Norris City man arrested after Friday night home invasion

Monday, March 6 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Sheriff’s Department and Norris City Police Department investigated a home invasion on Friday night that resulted in the arrest of a Norris City man. 42 year old William Smith was taken into custody after it was alleged he entered the residence... Read More.

Area High School Students Visit SIC for Business Skills Competition

Monday, March 6 by Jc Tinsley

Gallatin County High School is the high overall winner for the high school business skills competition at Southeastern Illinois College. The event, held Feb. 23, included six categories for individual students to compete with their peers from other SIC district high schools. Those schools competing... Read More.

Pepsi Recruits SIC Diesel Technology Students

Monday, March 6 by Jc Tinsley

Sara Goff (left), day fleet foreman and Vicki Miller, human resources manager of Pepsi MidAmerica came to Southeastern Illinois College on March 2, to speak to Diesel Technology students about career opportunities available in their field of study. For more information on SIC’s... Read More.

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DAR meeting Thursday. March 9th

Monday, March 6 by Jc Tinsley

The Wabash Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution will have a meeting Thursday, March 09, 7:00 pm at First Mid Bank Community Room. The Good Citizens from area high schools will be honored. The guest speaker for the evening will be Greg Grant, senior minister at First... Read More.

MCPD arrest report 3/2-3/5

Monday, March 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. 03/02/2017-Mt. Carmel Police arrested 30 year old John R. Martin of Lawrenceville after he was stopped for speeding in a subdivision. The... Read More.

City of Carmi to flush fire hydrants beginning March 20th

Monday, March 6 by Jc Tinsley

Starting March 20th the City of Carmi will begin flushing fire hydrants nightly 10 pm to 2 am Monday through Thursday. The process should last for 5 to 6 weeks. During this time, customers may experience low water pressure or discoloration in their water. The City... Read More.

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Slow speed chase Friday morning leads to two arrests by Carmi Police

Monday, March 6 by Jc Tinsley

Friday morning, Carmi Police were led on a short, slow speed chase that began on 6th Street near Sycamore and ended at the intersection of 5th and Shipley Streets with the arrest of two individuals. At 10:57 am, officers noticed that the vehicle’s plates... Read More.

Rauner Administration Calls on Comptroller to Not Put Employee Pay and Critical Government Services at Risk

Monday, March 6 by Jc Tinsley

The Rauner Administration, including the Department of Central Management Services (CMS), Department of Public Health (DPH) and Department of Human Services (DHS), on Friday called on Comptroller Susana Mendoza to comply with court orders, avoid creating a human service crisis and pay nearly 600... Read More.

With New Information, Madigan Re-Creates Committee to Study Public-Private Partnerships

Monday, March 6 by Jc Tinsley

Speaker Michael J. Madigan is re-forming a bipartisan committee to review the state’s use of public-private partnerships, and ensure partnerships pursued by Gov. Bruce Rauner operate transparently and ethically. A previous House committee was stonewalled by Rauner’s administration during an initial investigation last year,... Read More.

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Cisne’s Webb graduates from basic training

Monday, March 6 by Jc Tinsley

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Colin R. Webb graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic... Read More.

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Norris City man arrested after Friday night home invasion

Area High School Students Visit SIC for Business Skills Competition

Pepsi Recruits SIC Diesel Technology Students

DAR meeting Thursday. March 9th

MCPD arrest report 3/2-3/5

City of Carmi to flush fire hydrants beginning March 20th

Slow speed chase Friday morning leads to two arrests by Carmi Police

Rauner Administration Calls on Comptroller to Not Put Employee Pay and Critical Government Services at Risk

With New Information, Madigan Re-Creates Committee to Study Public-Private Partnerships

Cisne’s Webb graduates from basic training

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