Classes Still Available Through SIC’s Mini-Semester

Thursday, January 14 by Jc Tinsley

While the new year and the spring semester are now in full swing, it is still not too late to get back into the game academically at Southeastern Illinois College, thanks to the institution’s selection of mini-semester courses.Mini-semester courses are available in a wide... Read More.

Shimkus Votes to Block Obama Administration Overreach

Thursday, January 14 by Jc Tinsley

WASHINGTON – Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) voted this week to block two of the Obama Administration’s most controversial water rules.On Tuesday, the House passed H.R. 1644, the STREAM Act. This legislation would require the National Academy of Sciences to... Read More.

Upcoming Events at SIC‏

Thursday, January 14 by Jc Tinsley

Jan. 18, 6 p.m. -- Southeastern Illinois College Falcon Women’s basketball vs. Millikin University junior varsity in SIC’s Deaton Gym.Jan. 19, 6 p.m. – SIC Board of Trustees meeting in the Rodney J. Brenner Board Room at SIC in Harrisburg.Jan. 20, 5:30 & 7:30... Read More.

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Mt. Carmel Police reports

Thursday, January 14 by Jc Tinsley

On 01/12/2016, Mt. Carmel Police were called to a residence in the 500 block of Plum Street reference a domestic. Police were told that 35 year old Valerie C. Schrader was involved in a physical altercation with a family member. Schrader was arrested and transported to the... Read More.

Phelps Continues Effort to Freeze Property Taxes; Urges Residents to Sign Petition in Support

Thursday, January 14 by Jc Tinsley

HARRISBURG, Ill. – Continuing his effort to provide property tax relief to Southern Illinois families, state Rep. Brandon Phelps, D-Harrisburg, is inviting residents to sign his petition urging legislators and the governor to freeze property taxes in Illinois. “Southern Illinois families have already been asked... Read More.

Carmi man arrested on warrants after calling 911

Thursday, January 14 by Jc Tinsley

A Carmi man called 911 on Wednesday, but ended up going to jail himself. Just before 3pm, Greg Pinkard called dispatch about a company attempting to repossess his vehicle. When Carmi officers arrived at the Hillsdale Drive address, they found that Pinkard was... Read More.

Two convicted in White County Court this past week

Wednesday, January 13 by Jc Tinsley

White County State’s Attorney Denton Aud announced on Wednesday that two convictions were handed down in White County court this past week. Last Wednesday, January 6th, 36 year old Danny L. Stevens of Carmi had his probation revoked from his 2013 conviction on a... Read More.

White County Board Meeting report for January 2016

Wednesday, January 13 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Board held their January meeting at 7pm on Tuesday night at the White County Courthouse.The Board approved preliminary engineering agreements for two bridges in the county, a bridge over a drainage ditch in Emma Township, about half a mile from the... Read More.

JULIE and SIPA to hold excavator safety meeting in Carmi Jan. 20

Wednesday, January 13 by Jc Tinsley

The Southern Illinois Pipeline Association and JULIE will be holding an Excavator Safety Meeting on Wednesday, January 20th at Four Corners Buffett in Carmi. Registration will begin at 7:30am with a meal served at 8am and the presentation to begin at 8:30. The... Read More.

White County road weight limits go into effect January 15th

Wednesday, January 13 by Jc Tinsley

Hawthorn Township Road Commissioner Jeff Kisner wants to remind residents that a load limit on County Roads goes into effect on January 15th. The White County Board approved the 5 ton limit at the December meeting.The load limit will be in effect until April... Read More.