Geraldine Hutcheson to retire after 37 years of service at Hamilton Memorial Hospital District.

Wednesday, January 11 by Jc Tinsley

After 37 years of working at Hamilton Memorial Hospital, Gerry Hutcheson retired at the end of December 2016. Gerry was hired as Purchasing Store Room Associate in the Store Room Department November 26, 1979. Gerry will continue to help with training a replacement and... Read More.

Softball camp to be held at WVC

Wednesday, January 11 by Jc Tinsley

Wabash Valley College will host a Softball Camp on Saturday, January 28 and Saturday, February 4, 2017. The camp, for girls ages 7-17, will be held in WVC’s Spencer Sports Center Gym. Hitting and Fielding will be on Saturday, January 28 and Saturday, February... Read More.

House Passes Administration’s Permanent Property Tax Freeze Proposal

Wednesday, January 11 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Rauner issued the following statement today after the House of Representatives passed the Administration’s proposal, HB 6630 sponsored by Rep. Mark Batinick, to permanently freeze property taxes in Illinois:“This morning the Illinois House of Representatives took a step in the right direction and... Read More.

Governor Applauds General Assembly’s Passage of Lead Testing Bill

Wednesday, January 11 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner today released the following statement on SB 550, the bill that would require testing of drinking water for lead at schools and daycares:“This bill shows what is possible when we work together. I applaud the General Assembly for passing this bipartisan... Read More.

Criminal Justice Reform Commission Releases Final Report

Wednesday, January 11 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner today received the final report from the Commission on Criminal Justice and Sentencing Reform. The 13 new recommendations build on what the commission presented to the Governor last year, recommending a total of 27 changes.“This report is another important step in... Read More.

White County Sheriff’s Department aids in Indiana theft investigation

Tuesday, January 10 by Jc Tinsley

Monday morning, the White County Sheriff’s Department received a call from Crown Well Services of Owensville, Indiana. The owner, Clint Anderson, explained that two men were trying to sell items stolen from his business at the Lewis Scrap Yard in Burnt Prairie.Deputies arrived to... Read More.

MCPD Arrest Warrant Served Tuesday morning

Tuesday, January 10 by Jc Tinsley

On 01/10/2016, at approximately 7:30 am, the Mt. Carmel Police, the Wabash County Sheriff's Office, and the Illinois State Police Southern Illinois Drug Task Force served arrest warrants on two Mt. Carmel residents wanted for methamphetamine delivery.Police went to 610 Buchanan Street in Mt. Carmel and took 33... Read More.

College choice: More than a Mascot

Tuesday, January 10 by Jc Tinsley

A column by Chad Flannery, Executive Dean of Student Services at Southeastern Illinois College Have you ever noticed that colleges and universities experience an enrollment bump after they win a championship? Don’t believe me? When a sports team and mascot get the added notoriety... Read More.

Two sentenced in White County Court on Monday

Tuesday, January 10 by Jc Tinsley

In White County Court on Monday, two women were sentenced to Department of Corrections custody according to States Attorney Denton Aud.26 year old Kimberly Windle of Albion will spend four years behind bars and serve one year of mandatory supervised release after being found... Read More.

Grayville City Council addresses delinquent revolving loan accounts

Tuesday, January 10 by Jc Tinsley

The Grayville City Council met for the first time in 2017 on Monday night. Prior to the meeting, a revolving loan committee meeting was held, where members discussed delinquent loan accounts.Following the treasurer’s report, the Council went into executive session to discuss the committee... Read More.