Local News

Farm Bureau Offering Limited Vouchers for Cover Crop Seed

Tuesday, July 30 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Farm Bureau is offering ten, $200 vouchers toward the purchase of cover crop seed. Doug Anderson, County Farm Bureau manager, says one of the priorities of the organization is to help farmers meet the goals of the Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy. ... Read More.

New Law Designed to Show Property Owners TIF Fund Details

Tuesday, July 30 by Jc Tinsley

Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a law designed to show Illinois property owners how much the tax increment financing districts in their area are diverting into special funds that can be used to spur redevelopment Pritzker signed House Bill 2209 on Friday. Not all property owners... Read More.

Stuff the Bus Campaign Hosted by Carmi Chiropractor

Tuesday, July 30 by Jc Tinsley

Local Chiropractor, Dr. Patrick Haskell is asking the community for help to Stuff the Bus for a Back to School campaign. Oak Street Chiropractic has kicked off the effort to run through August 23rd and is incentivizing the public with an exchange of services... Read More.

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Shimkus: Farmers Want Trade

Thursday, July 25 by Jc Tinsley

As trade talks dredge on, Illinois’ senior Republican House member says farmers in his district are pushing for the federal government to move on a deal with Mexico and Canada, but he suspects politics are getting in the way.The agricultural community has been pushing... Read More.

Road Work from Albion to Grayville Set to Begin Monday

Thursday, July 25 by Jc Tinsley

Roadwork is set to begin Monday to rebuild the highway (not just resurface) from Albion (the William Nobbe dealership) to Route 1 in Grayville. Crews will be doing extensive structural repair, drainage work, and replacing 3 culverts. Additionally, 2.5 foot safety shoulders will be... Read More.

Shawneetown Man Says Shooter(s) Endangering Him While Working in White County

Thursday, July 25 by Jc Tinsley

A Shawneetown man who’s cutting timber has made a plea on facebook hoping to let folks in the area who may be shooting rifles to be careful. Adam Patton says he’s cutting timber near Hale Body Shop and Cutchin Farm and yesterday they not... Read More.

Three Area Residents Sentenced in White County Court

Thursday, July 25 by Jc Tinsley

3 area residents learned their sentences in White County court recently.51 year old Grayville resident Bryan P. Hensley has been convicted of a class 2 felony for possession of meth with intent to deliver. He’ll spend 3 years behind bars followed by 2 years... Read More.

State Representative Bailey Weighs in on Immigration

Wednesday, July 24 by Jc Tinsley

There’s differing opinions on the messages being sent to migrants with two bills signed Tuesday in Chicago by Gov. J.B. Pritkzer.One measure Pritzker signed in Chicago Tuesday, House Bill 836, doubles the time allowed for short-term guardianship to two years for children whose parents... Read More.

Application Deadline Approaching for the Governor’s Hometown Awards

Wednesday, July 24 by Jc Tinsley

The Serve Illinois Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service (Serve Illinois) is now accepting applications for the Governor’s Hometown Awards (GHTA) program. GHTA gives formal recognition to those who contributed to projects that improved their community’s quality of life. These projects, sponsored by local... Read More.

Speed Awareness Day; Slow Down or Get Pulled Over

Wednesday, July 24 by Jc Tinsley

Today is Speed Awareness Day. Illinois State Police and other law enforcement agencies will be on Illinois roads aggressively enforcing speed limits. The goal is to reduce the number of crashes and fatalities police say is caused by speeding. ISP says in 2017, 42... Read More.