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White County Christmas Schedule Announced

Tuesday, November 13 by Jc Tinsley

White County Christmas Schedule Announced The Carmi Chamber of Commerce and the City of Carmi recently announced holiday plans including the White County Christmas schedule.This past weekend, local retailers participated in an Open House, offering local shoppers a chance to get a headstart on their... Read More.

White County Board to Reconvene September Meeting

Monday, November 12 by Jc Tinsley

White County Board to Reconvene September Meeting The White County Board will meet in regular session Tuesday night for what appears to be a very busy agenda.The meeting will actually open with the reconvening of the September board meeting, to allow the board to take... Read More.

Letter to the Editor from Starks, Sheriff’s Department Employee Puts County Board in Crosshairs Over Budget

Thursday, November 8 by Jc Tinsley

Dear Editor,I want to Congratulate Sheriff Doug Maier on earning another four years. It has been my privilege and honor to work for Doug for the last four years. He and his team are indispensable to our County. I will admit I am one... Read More.

White County Ambulance Service Questions Future

Thursday, November 8 by Jc Tinsley

White County, Illinois, voters weigh in on whether to support a sales tax increase to help pay for the local ambulance service. Earlier this year, the ambulance service was downgraded from advanced life support (ALS) to basic life support (BLS).Tuesday, a public safety tax... Read More.

Hamilton County Has a New Sheriff

Wednesday, November 7 by Jc Tinsley

Hamilton County Election Results Hamilton County will have a new sheriff following Tuesday’s mid-term elections.Incumbent sheriff Robert L. Crow was defeated by his challenger Tracy L. Lakin by a vote of 1872 to 1730.Hamilton County’s Clerk will keep her job as incumbent Mary Anne Hopfinger... Read More.

Big Night for Republicans in White County

Wednesday, November 7 by Jc Tinsley

Big Night for Republicans in White CountyWhile the local elections were not a referendum on President Donald Trump, he would certainly be pleased with the results of Tuesday’s elections in White County, as other than non-contested races, local Republicans won every contested race, except... Read More.

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White and Hamilton County Election Results

Tuesday, November 6 by Jc Tinsley

White County 18 of 18 PrecinctsVoter Turnout: 58% of 10,300 possibleEarly/Absentee Ballots Cast: 700Results: White County SheriffDoug Maier 4,656Jonathan Williams 1,250 White County TreasurerPamela Armstrong 3,906Sandy Choate 1,972 County Board – District 1Jakie Carter ... Read More.

Two Sentenced in Edwards County Court

Tuesday, November 6 by Jc Tinsley

Two Sentenced in Edwards County Court A Crossville man and a Tennessee woman were sentenced to prison in two separate cases late last week in Edwards County Circuit Court.Larry D. Myers, 56 of Crossville was sentenced to a total of four years in the Illinois... Read More.

White County Scam Warning

Monday, November 5 by Jc Tinsley

White County Scam The White County Sheriff’s Department issued a warning about an increase in scams, here in White County.Several area residents have reported calls that indicated a family member had been arrested and needed $4,000 for their release. The scammers want a credit card... Read More.

Major Drug Bust in Edwards County

Monday, November 5 by Jc Tinsley

Major Drug Bust in Edwards County An Albion man remains a prisoner in the City County Jail, here in Carmi, after his arrest late last week on drug charges in Edwards County.Barry L. Cowling, 57 of rural Albion was arrested Thursday after a search warrant... Read More.