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Two Hamilton County Men Arrested for Storming the Capitol

Thursday, January 18 by Nicole Behnke

Two men from McLeansboro have been arrested on felony and misdemeanor charges related to their conduct during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021.Justin LaGesse, 37, and Theodore Middendorf, 36, both of McLeansboro, are charged in a criminal complaint filed in... Read More.

County Board Weighs Solar/Wind; Learns how Pre Trial Fairness Act Affecting Coffers

Thursday, January 18 by Jc Tinsley

With Dustin Harmon of Bellwether Advantage corralling things, the White County Board met with it’s most expediated gathering in months. It took the board just under 40 minutes to get through business Wednesday night. Most of the time was spent discussing making changes to... Read More.

White County Cheering for a Cure Set for another Big Year

Tuesday, January 16 by Jc Tinsley

Now in it’s 11th year, White County Cheering for a Cure is still picking up steam. The organization raised about $35,000 in 2023 after taking a couple years off due to CoViD complications. That $35,000 is the most the crew has raised since the... Read More.

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Open Line ON DEMAND – White County Cheering for a Cure 2024

Monday, January 15 by Jc Tinsley

In this episode of Open Line ON DEMAND, Jc sits down with Lacey Moore and Amy Rice to talk about the upcoming White County Cheering for a Cure event scheduled for Saturday, January 27th at McDougal-Evers Gymnasium in Carmi. Learn more about the event... Read More.

The Kids are Alright; White County CEO in the Midst of it’s Eighth Year

Wednesday, January 10 by Jc Tinsley

The White County CEO program is now in it’s 8th year. That means current seniors taking part were in 5th grade when the program launched. Class CEO Maggie Gross says the program has been on her radar for several years. “I think for me, it... Read More.

Open Line ON DEMAND – White County CEO 2024

Wednesday, January 10 by Jc Tinsley

In this episode of Open Line ON DEMAND, Jc sits down with the 2024 White County CEO Class and talks with class CEO Maggie Gross and class CFO Mercedes Hise about their experience in the program and the class business Buckaroo Bango, coming up... Read More.

White County Fair Queen Visits Kiwanis

Friday, January 5 by Nicole Behnke

Brenna Russell, 2023 Miss White County Fair Queen, was the guest speaker at this week's Kiwanis meeting, where she discussed what she has been up to since being crowned in August. Not only is Russell preparing for the pageant, she is also studying Political... Read More.

Harrisburg Pair Arrested in Posey County

Friday, December 29 by Jc Tinsley

A pair of Harrisburg individuals are behind bars in Posey County after being arrested by Mt. Vernon Police Wednesday night. Officer Karlee Eickhoff stopped a red truck just after 10pm for speeding along State Route 62 at State Street. A search of the vehicle... Read More.

Shooting Suspect in Jefferson County Behind Bars

Tuesday, December 26 by Jc Tinsley

A suspect is in jail in Mount Vernon following a shooting late Christmas Eve. City officials say a suspect shot another person on South Ninth Street shortly after midnight Christmas Eve. The suspect is identified as 20-year-old Maliq Petties. He fled the scene and... Read More.

IPRB Touting Restoration of Fourteen White County Abandoned Tank Battery Sites in 2023

Thursday, December 21 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Petroleum Resources Board (IPRB) utilized voluntary funding from Illinois oil producers and royalty owners to restore 14 White County abandoned tank battery sites in 2023. Exact GPS coordinates for the 14 sites and a map showing general locations of the projects can... Read More.