CWC Unit 5 Board Meeting Monday Night (10/16) Agenda Set to Contend with Personnel, Discipline and Potential Raises

Thursday, October 12 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi White County School Board will convene Monday with a full agenda following a special meeting at 6:30 in which the board will consider disciplinary action against a student. Included in the regular meeting itinerary, the board will hear a FMLA request from... Read More.

Carmi Police make three arrests Tuesday

Thursday, October 12 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Police Department arrested 33 year old Kendra Pennington of Carmi on a White County body attachment warrant on Tuesday afternoon. Pennington was taken into custody at Pundrakes at 12:35 pm and transported to the White County Jail. She was later released... Read More.

Shawnee National Forest conducting visitor surveys

Thursday, October 12 by Jc Tinsley

When visiting Shawnee National Forest, you may notice Forest Service employees wearing bright orange vests near signs that say “Survey Site – Please stop.”“We kicked off visitor surveys this month. These surveys are a way for us to understand how people feel about... Read More.

ISP District 19 announces September enforcement activity

Thursday, October 12 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police District 19 Commander, Captain Cory Ristvedt, announced today activity and enforcement figures for the month of September. Troopers in District 19, which includes Wabash, Edwards, Wayne, White, Hamilton, Saline, and Gallatin Counties, recorded 1,270 incidents during the month.Enforcement activity consisted of... Read More.

Carmi man sentenced Wednesday in DUI case

Thursday, October 12 by Jc Tinsley

In White County Court Wednesday morning, 58 year old Darren McGuire of Carmi was sentenced to five years in prison on a charge of aggravated driving under the influence and three years on a charge of driving while license revoked.According to States Attorney... Read More.

WVC TO HOST FINANCIAL AID FAFSA COMPLETION NIGHT

Thursday, October 12 by Jc Tinsley

Wabash Valley College will host a Financial Aid FAFSA Completion Night on October 17, from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. in the Bauer Media Center Library.Financial Aid experts will assist families in completing the 2018-2019 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Please bring the... Read More.

Downtown Mt. Vernon Christmas Parade Theme Announced

Thursday, October 12 by Jc Tinsley

The Downtown Christmas Parade committee hosted a contest amongst all 5-8 grade students in Jefferson County to create a theme for this year’s Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 2nd. Seventh grader, Cody Jenkins, from McClellan Grade School, submitted the chosen theme, “No Place... Read More.

Two Indiana teens captured in Mt. Carmel following high speed pursuit

Thursday, October 12 by Jc Tinsley

On Wednesday, Mt. Carmel Police were notified by Illinois State Police that a stolen vehicle was reported to be in the 100 block of E. 9th Street. The vehicle's Onstar systems then advised that the vehicle was on Rt. 1 North of Mt. Carmel.An Illinois... Read More.

WVC OFFERING FOOD SERVICE SANITATION & SAFETY (MANAGER’S CERTIFICATION)

Thursday, October 12 by Jc Tinsley

Wabash Valley College will be offering a Food Service Sanitation & Safety (Manager’s Certification) RST 1601 class taught by Lisa Shook, an approved FSSMC instructor, using a core curriculum provided by the Illinois Department of Public Health.The class will meet on Saturday, November 11... Read More.

First annual Hig Par 3 Challenge coming to Carmi Country Club Oct. 21

Thursday, October 12 by Jc Tinsley

The First Annual Hig Par 3 Challenge will be held at the Carmi Country Club on Saturday Oct 21 at 1pm. There will be a chili lunch served at Noon prior to play Entry fee is $15 which includes the Lunch. What is the Format?Unlike any... Read More.