State Fire Marshal Asks Residents to Practice Fire Safety

Monday, February 5 by Jc Tinsley

The Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) is urging residents to protect themselves and practice fire safety in their communities after an unusually high number of fire fatalities in January.“Practicing fire safety—from testing your smoke alarms to preparing an emergency escape plan with... Read More.

Unsung Heroes – a new Exhibition Opening March 3 at the Illinois State Museum in Springfield

Monday, February 5 by Jc Tinsley

Anna Heistad. Minnie Vautrin. Thomas Jones. Three ordinary people who did extraordinary things in service of their fellow man, each of whom history has largely forgotten. These “unsung heroes” will be profiled in a new exhibition set to open at the Illinois State Museum... Read More.

RLC Taxidermy students complete projects

Monday, February 5 by Jc Tinsley

INA, Ill. (Feb. 2, 2018) - Taxidermy class instructor Fred Lawrence, LEFT, assists Matthew Smith, RIGHT, of Norris City with his bobcat project. Smith was one of eight students enrolled in the class this spring. All eight students completed at... Read More.

Homecoming Celebrated at WVC

Monday, February 5 by Jc Tinsley

Photo Caption: WVC Homecoming Court 2018 was presented during halftime of the WVC-Lake Land men’s game on Saturday, February 3. Pictured, left to right: First Runners-Up: Dana Fancher and Ryan O’Connell; Homecoming Queen 2017 Faith Trimble; Homecoming Queen 2018 Christy Haase and Homecoming... Read More.

Three arrested by Carmi Police over weekend

Monday, February 5 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police arrested a Crossville man Friday afternoon at a residence on 6th Street. At 2:37 pm, 34 year old Jedadiah Locher was taken into custody on a White County warrant for failure to appear on a charge of possession of cannabis. Locher... Read More.

Evansville man arrested after getting stuck in field near Carmi Saturday

Monday, February 5 by Jc Tinsley

Saturday night, White County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a residence on 1st Street in Crossville, where a Flora woman reported that her vehicle’s rear window had been broken out. Miranda Williams told deputies that she was visiting a friend, and when she was ready... Read More.

Wabash Communications CO-OP Sponsoring member for the Foundation for Rural Service Scholarship

Friday, February 2 by Jc Tinsley

The Foundation for Rural Service (FRS) offers an annual college scholarship program to help further higher education among rural youth. FRS awards a one-time $2,500 scholarships to students from rural America for their first year of college, university or vocational-technical school. Each student is... Read More.

Scholarship Opportunities through Wabash Communications

Friday, February 2 by Jc Tinsley

Wabash Communications CO-OP is pleased to announce they will award $12,000 in scholarships again to 2018 graduates. Applications will be accepted until March 1, 2018.Applicant requirements WTCI:· Parents or guardians are members of Wabash Telephone Cooperative for a minimum of the last twelve months.·... Read More.

Wabash Communications holding Community Photo Contest

Friday, February 2 by Jc Tinsley

Do you have a unique photograph that represents the true spirit and character of this area? A photo that symbolizes why our community is a special place, making this area a great place to live, work, and to call home? If so, please enter... Read More.

MCPD arrest report 1/29 – 1/31

Friday, February 2 by Jc Tinsley

01/29/2018-Mt. Carmel Police arrested 26 year old Zachary A. Mathis of Mt. Carmel after police were called to the 600 block of Vine Street reference a disturbance. The complainant called the police and stated that a male subject was smashing the windows out... Read More.