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SIC White County Center to Offer Excel Class

Wednesday, June 20 by Jc Tinsley

The Southeastern Illinois College White County Center will offer Selected Topics in Business (BUS 290 XW1). This two night class will be held July 17 and July 24 from 5-9pm. This class is for the experienced computer user who would like to become more... Read More.

WVC Library Offers Fifth Annual Summer Reading & Science Program for Children

Monday, June 18 by Jc Tinsley

The Wabash Valley College Library will be offering their Summer Reading & Science program for children going into grades 1-4 in the Fall. Program dates are July 9, 10, 11, and 12, with two sessions offered each day at 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.... Read More.

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Carmi City Council meeting agenda for Tuesday, June 19

Monday, June 18 by Jc Tinsley

AGENDA City of Carmi, Illinois City Council Meeting City Council Chambers, 225 East Main Street June 19, 2018, at 5:30 p.m. 1. Call to order by Mayor Pollard, Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance.2. Roll Call.3. Approve June 5, 2018, Council Meeting Minutes.4. Approve May 2018 Financial Reports for the... Read More.

Carmi Police take damage reports; make arrest following traffic stop

Monday, June 18 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police took three damage reports last week. Thursday night, Levi Newman of Carmi reported that his car was spray painted while in the Walmart parking lot, and Friday morning Gary Nichols reported that the back door and wall of 208 N Church Street... Read More.

Two men arrested Sunday morning by Sheriff’s Department during manhunt

Monday, June 18 by Jc Tinsley

Two men who matched the description of the White County escapees were arrested Sunday morning in separate incidents.Just before 5 am, White County Dispatch received a call about a stolen ATV. Keaton Pollard reported hearing the vehicle being driven off from behind his... Read More.

Two escapees remain at large; three people charged with aiding escape

Monday, June 18 by Jc Tinsley

The hunt is still on for two of the three inmates who escaped from the White County Jail early Saturday morning.24 year old Zachery Shock and 61 year old Johnny Tipton remain at large. ... Read More.

Three men escape from the White County Jail Saturday morning

Saturday, June 16 by Jc Tinsley

Three inmates escaped from the White County Jail early Saturday morning after using a pipe to create a hole in the wall of the building.Police are searching for 24 year old Zachery Shock, 28 year old Justin Bray, and 61 year old Johnny Tipton.All... Read More.

Several agencies participate in search for man who jumped off Skillet Fork Bridge Thursday

Friday, June 15 by Jc Tinsley

Thursday afternoon, the White County Sheriff’s Department responded to a call about a man who had jumped off of the Skillet Fork River Bridge on County Road 2100N three quarters of a mile east of County Road 250E.A witness told responders that 65 year... Read More.

Carmi woman arrested Thursday on Edwards County warrant

Friday, June 15 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police arrested 37 year old Tabitha Swango of Carmi at a residence on 6th Street Thursday night on an Edwards County warrant for failure to appear on a charge of domestic battery. Swango was taken into custody at 8 pm and is... Read More.