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Ackerman Arrested on DUI and more Wednesday Night

Carmi officers responded to a call for service just before 11pm Wednesday night and pulled over 21-year-old Sean Ackerman over near his home on Hillsdale.  Ackerman was subsequently placed under arrest and is facing charges of DUI, Driving Under the Influence with a Blood... Read More.

Township Questioned Over Election, Health Coverage Hiccup

The most significant discussion at the Carmi Township meeting Tuesday night centered on road employee health insurance benefits. During the annual Township audit, an issue arose when it was revealed that a road department employee’s spouse had been included on the dental plan without proper... Read More.
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Water Rates Go Up for the Village of Enfield

A rarity for the Enfield Village Board meeting Tuesday night – it only went just over an hour.  Scott Mareing was there and has this report… The main story, which actually came near the end of the meeting, was that the village voted to raise... Read More.

March Village of Mill Shoals Meeting

The March meeting for the Village of Mill Shoals had little on the agenda. Following the brief agenda, Clerk Tullis stated that he had spoken to Enfield about their online payment system and suggested reaching out to Wayne White Electric, since they have received water... Read More.
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Garner, Healy, and Zieren Statewide Youth Leaders for 4-H

Three White County 4Her’s are a part of the new class of statewide youth leaders. Thirty-nine outstanding 4-H members from across Illinois have been selected to serve on Illinois 4-H’s ambassador teams in recognition of their dedication, leadership, and excellence within the program. Selection to a... Read More.

Friday Arrests by White County Sheriff Department

In the wee morning hours on Friday, a White County Sheriff Deputy noticed a 2007 black Pontiac Grand Prix traveling with a headlight out. The deputy stopped the car and asked Jackie Summers for her license and insurance. Summers admitted she had neither and said... Read More.

Vehicle Chase Ends in 18-year-old Arrested

Before 1:30 Saturday morning, a Sheriff Deputy tried to pull over a Dodge Caravan, which then sped away, reaching speeds of 70-75 mph. The vehicle swung side to side once, hitting water-covered roadways, and eventually went through a ditch and landed in a field. Three... Read More.
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