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.

Two escaped White County inmates captured over weekend

Monday, July 9 by Jc Tinsley

This weekend, citizen tips led to the capture of the two remaining White County Jail escapees.Friday night, Zachary Shock was arrested by Illinois State Police after a man matching his description was seen walking along a rural road in Gallatin County. Troopers and... Read More.

Juveniles arrested for retail theft Thursday

Friday, July 6 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police were called to the Dollar General Store Thursday afternoon at 2 pm and arrested a pair of male juveniles for stealing Mt. Dew sodas. The 12 and 13 year olds were transported to the Carmi Police Department and later released to the... Read More.

RLC Radiologic Tech Class of 2018 passes national exam

Friday, July 6 by Jc Tinsley

The most recent graduates of Rend Lake College’s Radiologic Technology program have achieved an extraordinary milestone: 100 percent pass rate on their first attempt at the national ARRT board examination.The ARRT, or American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, exam includes 220 questions, of which participants... Read More.