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Sheriff’s Department Reports Busy Weekend

Tuesday, June 4 by Jc Tinsley

Sheriff’s ReportsIt was another busy weekend for the White County Sheriff’s Department, which included a meth bust, two theft reports, an aggravated battery report and a report of criminal trespass to property.Early Monday morning, White County Sheriff’s Sgt. Craig Poole observed a vehicle on... Read More.

Busy Weekend for Carmi Police

Tuesday, June 4 by Jc Tinsley

Police ReportsThe Carmi Police Department Officers were also busy over the weekend, as they dealt with traffic violations, a traffic crash that resulted in a DUI and other matters.This morning (mon) Mandy D. Cummins of 905 Smith Street, Carmi, reported someone had stolen change... Read More.

Norris City Board Studies TIF Request

Tuesday, June 4 by Jc Tinsley

NORRIS CITY BOARDDonovan Mead made a request to the board to use TIF money to help him purchase the building on 105 West Main Street and equipment to start a metal fabrication shop. The building would cost $30,000 plus $2,000 for equipment. The board... Read More.

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Crop Report June 4

Tuesday, June 4 by Jc Tinsley

Crop Report There were 2.0 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending June 2, 2019.Statewide, the average temperature was 70.3 degrees, 3.0 degrees above normal. Precipitation averaged 1.79 inches, 0.83 inches above normal.Topsoil moisture supply was rated at 40 percent adequate and 60 percent... Read More.

Busy Summer Ahead for Local Republicans

Tuesday, June 4 by Jc Tinsley

Summer Golf Scramble, Raffles, and Speaking Event Coming to White County During the White County Republicans’ recent monthly meeting, precinct committeemen and members at large had a full agenda. The meeting began with a moment of silence in honor and memory of beloved friend and... Read More.

Scarlett Heading to Prison

Tuesday, June 4 by Jc Tinsley

Scarlett Heading to Prison A Crossville man will spend the next five years in the Illinois Department of Corrections for aggravated domestic battery stemming from an incident between him and his father last month at the father’s home in Crossville. White County State’s Attorney Denton... Read More.

Righter Will Not Seek Re-Election

Monday, June 3 by Jc Tinsley

Righter Leaving Office State Senator Dale Righter, republican of Mattoon announced Friday he will not be seeking re-election to the 55th District seat he has held since 2003.“Words can not adequately describe the immeasurable blessing that serving the citizens of east-central and southeastern Illinois has... Read More.

Bailey Sets Office Hours

Monday, June 3 by Jc Tinsley

Rep. Bailey Sets Next Traveling Office Hours for 109thSPRINGFIELD…State Representative Darren Bailey (R-Xenia) announced today that the next dates and locations have been set for the Traveling Office Hours program established when he took office in the Illinois General Assembly in January.Monday, June 3Carmi... Read More.

Carmi City Council Meeting Tuesday

Monday, June 3 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Council Meeting Tuesday The Carmi City Council will meet for their first of two June meetings at 5:30 Tuesday afternoon for what appears to be a busy agenda.The Bradshaw tennis courts will be discussed, as the city continues efforts to upgrade the courts.A bid... Read More.

Walkers Bluff to Expand

Monday, June 3 by Jc Tinsley

Walkers Bluff to ExpandAn effort to expand gambling in Illinois could lead to a new casino in the Heartland.On Tuesday, May 28 Senator Dale Fowler and other lawmakers on both sides of the aisle explained how they hoped to include Walker’s Bluff, a vineyard... Read More.