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The Importance of Being Earnest” at SIC Theater Feb. 12 & 13

Friday, February 5 by Jc Tinsley

(L-r) Kyle Upchurch of Energy, Jayden Roper of Harrisburg, and Maddison Miller of Eldorado rehearse a sceneWith Valentine’s Day right around the corner, Southeastern Illinois College will celebrate by performingThe Importance of Being Earnest, Feb. 12 and 13 at 7 p.m. This romantic... Read More.

Hope Center to give away TV mounts

Friday, February 5 by Jc Tinsley

In recognition of National TV Safety Day on February 6 the Hope Center and Safekids will be giving away 2 SANUS Fixed Position Wall Mounts for flat TV's. The first mount will be given away at the February 12th Edwards County High School Boys... Read More.

White County files suit against State of Illinois

Friday, February 5 by Jc Tinsley

White County has become the latest government body to sue the State of Illinois over non-payment of funds. White County State’s Attorney Denton Aud filed the lawsuit on Thursday at the request of the White County Board.In a press release, Aud stated that Illinois... Read More.

MCPD arrest man after chase

Friday, February 5 by Jc Tinsley

On 02/04/2016, a Mt. Carmel Man was arrested after he fled from the Mt. Carmel Police. David A. Pierce, age 56, of Mt. Carmel is accused of coming up to the Mt. Carmel Police Department and starting a confrontation with police over a citation he received a day... Read More.

Rotary hears about the Salvation Army at Thursday meeting

Friday, February 5 by Jc Tinsley

Photo provided by Kenneth Dwain Harrelson At Thursday’s Rotary meeting, Kent Armstrong introduced Don Winkleman as the program. Don, in his spare time, heads up the local Salvation Army. He told the club that the organization helps people in time of need. They help... Read More.

Carmi Kiwanis Calls on One of its Own for Program Thursday

Friday, February 5 by Jc Tinsley

The economy is tricky these days. When we look at our 3 main local and regional industries, coal, oil and agriculture, two of the three, coal and oil are without doubt in a massive downturn. However, unemployment remains relatively low and if you look... Read More.

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Indiana State Police busy in Posey County Wednesday night

Thursday, February 4 by Jc Tinsley

An Evansville man and woman woke up behind bars this morning after their arrest in Posey County last night on charges of possession of meth and pot. State Police in Indiana say they stopped the couple at Hucks in Mt. Vernon Tuesday evening just... Read More.

Absentee and Early Voting Open to Public Now in White County; Dozier talks Local Primary Races

Thursday, February 4 by Jc Tinsley

The March 15th primary is still 5 weeks away here in Illinois, but as White County Clerk Paula Dozier says, there’s no reason for voters here to feel disenfranchised because they should be able to vote. That’s thanks in large part to grace period,... Read More.

Man indicted in federal court for stealing from Carmi Business

Tuesday, February 2 by Jc Tinsley

A man accused of stealing more than $800,000 from a Carmi business has been indicted by a federal grand jury.60 year old Kent W. Cutchin has been charged with one count of making forged securities and four counts of money laundering. Cutchin made his... Read More.

Rose, Righter sponsor legislation to fund higher education, MAP grants and save taxpayers hundreds of millions

Monday, February 1 by Jc Tinsley

Springfield, IL – To ensure critical funding for universities and community colleges, and students who receive Monetary Award Program (MAP) grants, State Sen. Chapin Rose (R-Mahomet) and State Sen. Dale Righter (R-Mattoon) are pushing a comprehensive, affordable proposal that is paid for and will... Read More.