Grande Levée returns to Vandalia Statehouse with food, music and President Lincoln June 16-17

Friday, June 9 by Jc Tinsley

The Grande Levée – a two-day party appropriate for the dignitaries a frontier state capital attracted during the 1830s – returns to the Vandalia Statehouse State Historic Site on June 16-17.The event includes appearances by President Lincoln (portrayed by Randy Duncan), bluegrass music, craft... Read More.

Shooters welcome to register for 7th Annual Young Leader Pistol Shoot

Friday, June 9 by Jc Tinsley

The Young Leader Committee of the White County Farm Bureau is pleased to sponsor the 7th Annual Young Leader Pistol Shoot. The event will be held on Saturday, July 8, 2017 at the Carmi Rifle Club in Carmi, IL.The event will include two age... Read More.

WVC ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT HOSTING GOLF SCRAMBLE

Friday, June 9 by Jc Tinsley

Calling all golf enthusiasts!! If you love playing golf and love supporting WVC Athletics, now is the time to enjoy an opportunity to play the great game of golf and show your support for the outstanding Athletic Program at Wabash Valley College.The Athletic Department... Read More.

Testing, application deadlines extended for RLC’s Medical Assistant program

Thursday, June 8 by Jc Tinsley

New testing dates have been scheduled for the Rend Lake College Medical Assistant program to give students the chance to complete applications for entrance into the program’s Fall 2017 semester. Applications are due Friday, July 14.The Medical Assistant entrance exam, called the Psychological Service... Read More.

White County Farm Bureau offering stroke screening June 16th

Thursday, June 8 by Jc Tinsley

Life Line Screening will offer five health screenings using non-invasive ultrasound to assess your risk for stroke and vascular disease from on Friday, June 16, 2017 at the White County Farm Bureau.Five screenings will be offered which scan for potential health problems related to... Read More.

Harrisburg woman sentenced for bankruptcy fraud in Federal Court

Thursday, June 8 by Jc Tinsley

Yesterday, Rietta M. Miller, 52, of Harrisburg, IL, was sentenced in federal court in Benton, Illinois, on her federal bankruptcy fraud conviction, United States Attorney Donald S. Boyce announced.The court ordered Miller to serve three years of probation, with the first six months of... Read More.

Carmi Police make two arrests on Wednesday

Thursday, June 8 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police arrested 28 year old Joseph Jordan of Crossville after a traffic stop on Fackney Street Wednesday evening. Jordan was pulled over at 6:48 pm and taken into custody for driving on a revoked license was also cited for operation of an uninsured... Read More.

White County warrant detail results in five arrests so far on Thursday

Thursday, June 8 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Police Department, White County Sheriff’s Department, and Southern Illinois Drug Task Force began a White County warrant detail at 5 am Thursday morning that so far has resulted in five arrests.31 year old Karl Holland was taken into custody at his... Read More.

IDPH Offers Tips To Avoid Tickborne Illness

Thursday, June 8 by Jc Tinsley

As the weather warms up, more ticks are starting to appear. Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Director Nirav D. Shah, M.D., J.D., reminds residents about the importance of taking precautions against tick bites and the diseases they carry.“Ticks can carry diseases like Lyme... Read More.

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Severin Holds First Satellite Office Hours at West Frankfort Public Library

Thursday, June 8 by Jc Tinsley

On Wednesday Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) held his first Satellite office hours at the West Frankfort Public Library. As a token of his appreciation, Rep. Severin presented Library Director Pam Sevenski with a copy 2017-2018 Legislative Blue Book, the Bicentennial edition, for those interested... Read More.