Local News

Three sentenced in White County court on Wednesday

Thursday, January 28 by Jc Tinsley

It was a busy morning in White County Court on Wednesday. White County States Attorney Denton Aud announced that three sentences were handed down.37 year old Michael R. Voyles of Olney was sentenced to 3 years in Department of Corrections custody on a... Read More.

Enfield man indicted by Wayne County grand jury

Thursday, January 28 by Jc Tinsley

An Enfield man has been charged in Wayne County for criminal damage to government supported property after he was indicted by a grand jury.45 year old Kent W. Woodrow was released from the White County Jail Tuesday night after posting a $5,500 bond. According... Read More.

TRIO STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES OFFERS WORKSHOP FOCUS ON FAFSA AT WVC

Friday, January 22 by Jc Tinsley

Wabash Valley College’s TRIO Student Support Services students attending the recent TRIO workshop included: Front Row: Selena Hawkins; Second Row, left to right: Eliza Hulfachor, Celeste Hahn; Back Row, left to right: Chelsea Gunzel, Andrea Jordan, Alecis Allen, Keisha Funkhouser, Taylor Klein, Paige... Read More.

IL Treasurer holding Online Auction for Unclaimed Property

Friday, January 22 by Jc Tinsley

Commemorative coins, stamps, and jewelry are among the 11,000 items worth over $54,000 to be auctioned online January 25 - 29, Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs said today. “Our unclaimed property team works hard to return valuables to their rightful owners,” Frerichs said. “If the property... Read More.

Auditions to be held for WVC Spring Musical‏

Friday, January 22 by Jc Tinsley

Auditions for the WVC-Wabash Valley Arts Council spring community production, “Side By Side By Sondheim,” will be held at 7 o’clock on Monday and Tuesday, January 25 & 26, In the Brubeck Theatre. The production will be directed by Sue Schriber, with Alison Dudley... Read More.

Upcoming Events at SIC‏

Friday, January 22 by Jc Tinsley

Jan. 27, 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. -- Wabash Ohio Valley Special Education District will be conducting free Pre-Kindergarten screenings outside of Southeastern Illinois College’s Melba Patton Library. Call Lindsey Bullman, Mary Jo Oldham Center for Child Study Coordinator, at (618) 252-5400 ext. 3400... Read More.

Indiana State Police investigating Mt. Vernon Huck’s robbery

Friday, January 22 by Jc Tinsley

Indiana State Police are currently investigating an armed robbery that occurred last night at Huck’s Convenience Store located at 9th and Main Street in Mt. Vernon, IN.At approximately 8:45 p.m., an unknown black male entered the store armed with a large knife. The male... Read More.

Carmi Police arrest woman smoking pot on Main Street

Friday, January 22 by Jc Tinsley

21 year old Halie Stokes of Norris City was arrested by Carmi Police Thursday just after noon. Stokes was observed smoking marijuana in a glass pipe on the sidewalk in front of Nikki’s Place on Main Street.Stokes was charged with possession of less than... Read More.

Allison Grabert introduces Kiwanis to University of Southern Indiana’s STEM Resource Center

Friday, January 22 by Jc Tinsley

Article courtesy of Greg Grant...audio/photo by Jc TinsleyThe Carmi Kiwanis Club met on Thursday, January 21. Club president, Alan Saunders, called the meeting to order. Club member, Adam Winkleman, introduced his guest and future barber with Town and Country Barber Shop, Nick Knight. Don... Read More.

Phelps Launches Petition Drive to Oppose Efforts to Tax Retirement Income

Thursday, January 21 by Jc Tinsley

In response to proposals from allies of Chicago-area politicians wanting to place a tax on retirement income for seniors, state Rep. Brandon Phelps, D-Harrisburg, has launched a petition drive to garner community support of his efforts to oppose any new tax. “Many seniors live on... Read More.