2017-18 TRIO Student Support Services Wabash Valley College Peer Mentors

Tuesday, July 25 by Jc Tinsley

The Peer Mentors for the Wabash Valley College TRIO Student Support Services program had their first meeting recently with Academic Counselor Tayna Smith. Smith communicated the expectations she had of the mentoring program, and since training had been completed, plans for the upcoming academic... Read More.

Carmi Police make four arrests over weekend

Monday, July 24 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police arrested 22 year old Josette St. John of Carmi on Friday afternoon on a White County warrant. St. John was taken into custody at 3:55 pm on 2nd Street and was transported to the White County Jail. She was later released... Read More.

2nd Annual 5K Run/Walk for Special Olympics to be Held During Mt. Vernon Fall Fest

Monday, July 24 by Jc Tinsley

The 2nd Annual 5K Fun Run/Walk for Special Olympics will be held during this year’s Fall Fest on Saturday, September 30th, 2017. The schedule includes a 5K run at 8:00 a.m., 5K walk at 8:01 a.m. and a Kid’s Fun Run beginning at 9:15... Read More.

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Sheriff’s Department investigating weedeaters stolen in Enfield

Monday, July 24 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Sheriff’s Department took a theft report Friday morning of two stolen weedeaters. John Williams reported that his employees were trimming around highline poles along Route 14 when they left them alone for short period of time. When the employees returned, the... Read More.

Tip leads to arrest by Carmi Police

Friday, July 21 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police arrested 25 year old Sean Spurlock of Maunie at a home in Carmi Thursday night after being tipped off to his location.Police officers and White County Sheriff’s deputies arrived at 113 Lexington Ave at 6:58 pm, and after a search of... Read More.

Illinois State Police Join Forces with Agencies Statewide for 2017 Illinois Speed Awareness Day Campaign

Friday, July 21 by Jc Tinsley

During Illinois Speed Awareness Day this July 26th, Illinois State Police (ISP) District 19 is taking a proactive approach to promote safety for motorists, pedestrians, and cyclists through both education and enforcement. In Illinois during 2015, speed was the reason for 34.2% of all... Read More.

Kiwanis Club learns about Joyner Therapy Services and Egyptian Health Department

Friday, July 21 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Kiwanis Club learned about a home health partnership between Egyptian Health Department and Joyner Therapy Services on Monday. Morgan Barton, the Clinical Nurse Manager for Egyptian Health Department and Dr. Jessica Cook with Joyner Therapy Services’ Carmi office made the presentation. Dr.... Read More.

Carmi Rotary hears about White County Disaster Plan

Friday, July 21 by Jc Tinsley

White County EMA Director Jim Totten spoke to the Rotary Club on Thursday about disaster management.A certificate and medallion were presented by Rotary President Kenny Harrelson to Cindy Conley recognizing her becoming a Paul Harris Fellow.Both photos credited to Kenneth Dwain Harrelson

Job growth remains below national average

Friday, July 21 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that the unemployment rate increased +0.1 percentage points to 4.7 percent in June and nonfarm payrolls increased by +8,600 jobs over-the-month, based on preliminary data provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and... Read More.

Illinois celebrates 27th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act

Friday, July 21 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS), along with several other state agencies and councils, hosted a celebratory event to honor the 27th anniversary of the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) at the James R. Thompson Center. The interactive and informative event included... Read More.