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Busy weekend for Carmi Police Department

Monday, December 7 by Jc Tinsley

32 year old Kristin M Brown of Carmi was arrested by the Carmi Police Department on Friday at 12:30pm on a warrant for failure to appear at a residence on Oak Street. Brown was processed at the White County Jail and later released on... Read More.

Sheriff’s Dept: Tip leads to Carmi man’s arrest Sunday night

Monday, December 7 by Jc Tinsley

Thanks to a tip from a resident, the White County Sheriff’s Department arrested a Carmi man for multiple warrants Sunday night, and arrested a McLeansboro man for DUI. Acting on information received from a call to White County Dispatch, deputies were told that just... Read More.

Phelps Calls on Governor to Restore Funding to Southern Illinois Amtrak Service

Monday, December 7 by Jc Tinsley

HARRISBURG, Ill. – This week state Rep. Brandon Phelps, D-Harrisburg, announced that he is calling on Southern Illinois residents to lend their names to an effort calling on Governor Rauner to restore cuts to Amtrak rail services that are vital to the regional economy.“Part... Read More.

Phelps Continues Carbondale Office Hours in December

Monday, December 7 by Jc Tinsley

HARRISBURG, Ill. – In an effort to increase accessibility to the resources his constituent services office provides, state Rep. Brandon Phelps, D-Harrisburg, will be holding mobile office hours in Carbondale on Monday, December 21st from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Civic Center,... Read More.

Righter: SB 2039 critical to Marshall and local governments

Monday, December 7 by Jc Tinsley

Springfield, IL – State Sen. Dale Righter (R-Mattoon) voted in support of Senate Bill 2039 Dec. 7, legislation that releases the state’s portion of the motor fuel tax (MFT) money and includes funding for 911 call centers, fire prevention, veterans’ homes, lottery winners, payment... Read More.

CERTIFIED NURSE AIDE CLASS OFFERED SPRING SEMESTER AT WVC

Monday, December 7 by Jc Tinsley

Mt. Carmel ,IL- Individuals interested in employment as a Certified Nurse Aide should inquire now about a class being offered during the Spring Semester. Spring CNA classes will start on January 11, 2016 at Wabash Valley College. The Certified Nurse Aide class will meet... Read More.

It’s A White County Christmas Events – Week 5

Monday, December 7 by Jc Tinsley

The final week of It’s a White County Christmas begins on December 10 with HoHo Radio, live on 97.3FM WRUL from 6-8pm. Children will be able to phone in and talk with Santa during this special radio show.On Saturday, December 12 there will be... Read More.

December is National Impaired Driving Prevention Month

Monday, December 7 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police Urge Motorists to Avoid the “3 Ds;” Drunk, Drugs, and Distractions.CARMI, IL – December has again been declared National Impaired Driving Prevention Month. Along with driving under the influence of alcohol, impaired driving also includes drugged driving and distracted driving. Drugged/drunk... Read More.

MCPD arrests 12/2-12/6

Monday, December 7 by Jc Tinsley

December 2, 2015Mt. Carmel Police arrested David J. May, age 37, of Bridgeport after he was stopped by a Mt. Carmel Police Officer. May was arrested after it was discovered he was operating a vehicle on a suspended driver's license. During the arrest officers located a smoking... Read More.

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TOPICS/ISSUES IN COMPUTERS OFFERED SPRING SEMESTER AT WVC

Monday, December 7 by Jc Tinsley

Mt. Carmel ,IL- Wabash Valley College will offer Topics/Issues in Computers, CIS-1298, Section 61775, during the Spring Semester. The class will meet on Wednesday evenings, 6:00-9:00 p.m. from January 11 through March 23, 2016. This course is designed to introduce students to basic computer... Read More.