Local News

Catalytic Converter Theft Reported to Sheriff’s Department

Thursday, July 15 by Ray Mitchell

Sheriff’s Reports The theft of catalytic converters seems to top the list of most items stolen around the country recently…and White County is no exception. Monday, Amanda M. Trusty of 705 Walnut Street, Grayville, reported to the White County Sheriff’s office that someone had stolen the... Read More.

9 1 1 Board Meeting Monday

Thursday, July 15 by Ray Mitchell

9 1 1 Board Meeting The White County 911 (nine one one) Board will meet in regular session Monday evening at 6 at the White County Courthouse for what is expected to be a brief but productive gathering. The board will cover the PSAP modifications, radio... Read More.

Enfield Farmer’s Market

Thursday, July 15 by Ray Mitchell

Enfield Farm Market Looking for fresh produce?You may want to head to Enfield this afternoon as the weekly farm market is set to run from about 3 until 5ish.Debbie Stone, coordinator of the market, indicated if the weather is good, the market will be held... Read More.

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Hamilton Memorial Gift Shop Re-Opening

Thursday, July 15 by Ray Mitchell

Hamilton Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Gift Shop Hosted the Grand Re-Opening Hamilton Memorial Hospital District (HMHD) Auxiliary Gift Shop had its grand reopening last week. The event took place in the hospital gift shop located at 611 S Marshall Avenue in McLeansboro.Light refreshments were served and... Read More.

School Starts in a Month

Thursday, July 15 by Ray Mitchell

School Starts in a Month Although it seems like area students were just singing, “schools out for the summer”: but they will be singing a different tune in a little over a month as school begins in August. The Carmi-White County Unit Five Schools recently released... Read More.

Legion Splits with Carrier Mills

Thursday, July 15 by Ray Mitchell

Legion Split The Carmi American Legion Baseball team split a doubleheader with Carrier Mills at home last night, the locals losing the first game but coming back to win the second game in a big way.The locals lost the first 4 to 3, but powered... Read More.

FBI Seeking Individual Who May Have Information Regarding the Identity of a Child Sexual Assault Victim

Wednesday, July 14 by Jc Tinsley

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is seeking the public’s assistance with obtaining identifying information regarding an unknown male who may have critical information pertaining to the identity of a child victim in an ongoing sexual exploitation investigation. Photographs and an informational poster depicting... Read More.

Dr. Barbre Receives President’s Award

Wednesday, July 14 by Ray Mitchell

Barbre Honored By ICCTA – Vice chair of the Southeastern Illinois College Board of Trustees, Dr. Frank Barbre has been honored with the Illinois Community College Trustees Association (ICCTA) President’s Award.The ICCTA President’s Award is the only award given at the sole discretion of the... Read More.

Omaha to Celebrate 150 Years

Wednesday, July 14 by Ray Mitchell

Omaha Celebrates 150 years The Village of Omaha will be celebrating 150 years Saturday, July 24 with a full day of activities. The day will begin with a giant Vendor show….set up will run from 8 until 9, with sales to begin at 9 and run... Read More.

Busy Night for McLeansboro City Council

Wednesday, July 14 by Ray Mitchell

The McLeansboro City Council met last (Tuesday) night at City Hall after holding their meetings at the Hamilton County Courthouse for the last several months due to the coronavirus pandemic.As it has been for the last several months, the water tank project was the... Read More.