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Busy day in White County Court on Wednesday

Thursday, July 12 by Jc Tinsley

It was a busy day in White County Court on Wednesday. According to States Attorney Denton Aud, a preliminary hearing was held for 18 year old Harold Artice Ivy, after which the Court found probable cause to bind him over for trial. More... Read More.

Arrest made in connection with Crossville burglaries

Tuesday, July 10 by Jc Tinsley

White County Sheriff Doug Maier announced Tuesday morning that an arrest has been made in connection to two burglaries that occurred Sunday morning in Crossville.In a press release, Maier said a male juvenile has been taken into custody and is being held at the... Read More.

Carmi Police report 7/10/18

Tuesday, July 10 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police took a report of damaged corn hole boards Monday morning. Lisa Shelton reported that someone had damaged the boards while they were near shelter #4 at Burrell’s Woods between July 4th and July 9th. Monday night, Isaac Anderson reported to Carmi Police that... Read More.

Two sentenced in White County Court Monday

Tuesday, July 10 by Jc Tinsley

In White County Court on Monday, 28 year old Carly Schmittler of Grayville was sentenced to four years in prison for her role in aiding Justin Bray in his escape from the White County Jail on June 16th. According to States Attorney Denton... Read More.

Certified Nurse Aide Class Offered Fall Semester at WVC

Tuesday, July 10 by Jc Tinsley

Individuals interested in employment as a Certified Nurse Aide should inquire now about a class being offered during the Fall Semester. Fall CNA class will start on August 20, 2018 at Wabash Valley College. The Certified Nurse Aide class will meet on Mondays and... Read More.

Illinois State Police Announces June Activity and Enforcement

Tuesday, July 10 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police District 19 Commander, Captain Cory Ristvedt, announced today activity and enforcement figures for the month of June. Troopers in District 19, which includes Wabash, Edwards, Wayne, White, Hamilton, Saline, and Gallatin Counties, recorded 986 incidents during the month.Enforcement activity consisted of... Read More.

Horse Show kicks off White County 4-H Show Friday

Monday, July 9 by Jc Tinsley

Gabby Ray - 76 Clovers Kate Vollman - 76 Clovers Mallory Hobbs Marlee Fuqua The White County 4-H Horse Show was held Friday night at the Jerry & Dorothy Sutton’s farm in Norris City. We would like to thank them for hosting the show... Read More.

White County 4-H Dog, Cat, and Small Pet Show held Saturday

Monday, July 9 by Jc Tinsley

The 2018 White County 4-H fair was kicked off with a nice morning of clean up at the floral hall and livestock barn. Then the dogs, cats, and small pets were the first to show.We had eight 4-Hers, Grace McCarty, Hailee Ellerman, Kate... Read More.

Justin Hood elected Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Illinois State’s Attorneys Appellate Prosecutor

Monday, July 9 by Jc Tinsley

Hamilton County State’s Attorney Justin Hood was unanimously elected Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Illinois State’s Attorneys Appellate Prosecutor during a quarterly Board Meeting held in Chicago on June 27, 2018.This Board action took place immediately after State’s Attorney Hood was... Read More.

MCPD arrest report 7/6 – 7/8

Monday, July 9 by Jc Tinsley

The following individuals were arrested by the Mt. Carmel Police Department. All subjects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.07/08/2018-Mt. Carmel Police arrested 47 year old Donald Scott Baird of Mt. Carmel after he was observed operating a motor vehicle on... Read More.