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Tuesday, August 23 by Jc Tinsley

Aug. 27, 10 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. -- Southeastern Illinois College Women’s Softball tournament/ first home games. Falcons face Rend Lake College at 10:30 a.m., Morthland College at 1:30 p.m. and Three Rivers College at 6:30 p.m. on Falcon Field.Aug. 28 at 2 p.m.... Read More.

Mt. Carmel Police release new information on death investigation

Tuesday, August 23 by Jc Tinsley

On 06/29/2016, the Mt. Carmel Police responded to 921 W. 3rd Street in Mt. Carmel in reference to an unresponsive adult. While at the residence a second unresponsive adult was found at the scene. Both subjects were declared deceased by the Wabash County Coroner,... Read More.

White County Sheriff’s Department announces arrest made in Matz burglary

Tuesday, August 23 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Sheriff’s Department has announced that they have made an arrest in the burglary of the Donna Matz home that occurred Saturday while she was at the funeral of her late husband, Hank. 49 year old Michael Bassemier of Carmi is currently... Read More.

Carmi Police serve warrants, make traffic stop arrest

Tuesday, August 23 by Jc Tinsley

Monday night, Carmi Police arrested 50 year old Pamela Thomason outside her Carmi residence on Smith Drive on a Wayne County warrant. Thomason was taken into custody at 7:23pm with the assistance of the White County Sheriff’s Department and transported to the White... Read More.

Grayville City Council reduces number of zoning board members

Tuesday, August 23 by Jc Tinsley

The Grayville City Council met on Monday night to close out August, and following a 30 minute executive session, delayed action on most of the agenda until later dates.City Attorney Jay Walden explained that the lengthy session was in regards to requests from third... Read More.

HAMILTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL SENIOR ENRICHMENT PROGRAM CELEBRATES SENIOR CITIZEN’S WEEK

Monday, August 22 by Jc Tinsley

Hamilton Memorial Hospital Senior Enrichment program is celebrating Senior Citizen’s Week August 22th through August 26th.During this week, the Senior Enrichment staff is inviting local senior citizens to visit anytime 8am – 4pm, Monday through Friday to get special “Senior Treats.”All senior citizens in... Read More.

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Treasurer Frerichs Secures $2.3 Million from Sprint

Monday, August 22 by Jc Tinsley

Sprint will pay $2.3 million and provide the names of 32,000 customers who did not cash rebate checks sent to them between 2003 and 2011, Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs and Sprint said today. The agreement resolves disputed claims in ongoing litigation, and there... Read More.

Mt. Carmel man arrested for public intoxication after walking into highway traffic

Monday, August 22 by Jc Tinsley

Just before noon on Sunday, Gibson County, Indiana authorities were alerted to a man walking east on State Road 64 who was walking into traffic, causing a hazard to motorists.Gibson County Sheriff’s deputies responded, and arrested 29 year old Dustin Kieffer of Mt. Carmel... Read More.

Wayne County accident result of alcohol and speeding

Monday, August 22 by Jc Tinsley

District 19 Illinois State Troopers investigated a single vehicle traffic accident that occurred in Wayne County Saturday afternoon that sent two men to the hospital by Air Evac.According to the crash report issued, 25 year old James L. Franklin of Geff was driving at... Read More.

Governor Celebrates Grand Opening of New Mt. Vernon Township High School

Monday, August 22 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner joined state and local leaders at the ribbon cutting of the new Mt. Vernon Township High School to officially open the building for students.“Today a community's dream for its students becomes a reality,” Governor Rauner said. “Education is the most... Read More.