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ISP District 19 releases Wayne County ACE patrol enforcement results

Friday, October 20 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police (ISP) District 19 Commander, Captain Cory Ristvedt, announces the results of an Alcohol Countermeasure Enforcement (ACE) patrol in Wayne County during October. This ACE patrol allowed the ISP to focus on preventing, detecting, and taking enforcement action in response to violations... Read More.

Carmi-White County Unit # 5 Red Ribbon Week 2016 “My Future Matters-I’m Drug Free” Monday, Oct. 23-Friday, Oct. 27

Friday, October 20 by Jc Tinsley

District buildings will be decorated with Red Bows.Carmi Elks will provide Red Ribbons for the students.Monday, Oct. 23th:Pre-K- “Use Our Smart Brains About Drugs”-All students will receive smarties.Brownsville –Wear Orange and Tie Red Ribbons on treesLincoln & Jefferson- “Proud to Be Drug Free”-Students will... Read More.

Indiana State Police Investigate Death of Gibson County Jail Inmate

Thursday, October 19 by Jc Tinsley

Wednesday at approximately 3:00, Gibson County Correctional Officers found Charles Bradley Sherman, 52, of Princeton, hanging in his cell. Correctional officers immediately initiated CPR before he was transported by ambulance to Gibson General Hospital where he was later pronounced dead. Preliminary investigation revealed Sherman was in... Read More.

Fairfield man sentenced Tuesday in Edwards County Court

Wednesday, October 18 by Jc Tinsley

In Edwards County Court Tuesday, 40 year old Donald Sims of Fairfield was sentenced to six years in prison on one count of burglary according to States Attorney Eric St. Ledger.Sims will be under mandatory supervised release for two years following incarceration, and... Read More.

Fairfield man sentenced to five years Monday in White County Court

Tuesday, October 17 by Jc Tinsley

In White County Court Monday afternoon, 58 year old Jeffrey Sanders of Fairfield was sentenced to five years in prison on one count of aggravated domestic battery according to States Attorney Denton Aud.Sanders pled guilty to the charge on August 28th, and must... Read More.

Saline County Sheriff asking for public help identifying armed robbery suspect

Friday, October 13 by Jc Tinsley

The Saline County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in obtaining, information regarding an attempted robbery that occurred on Thursday, October 5, 2017 at approximately 10:20 p.m. at the Dollar General Store in Galatia, Illinois.A white male approached two employees and demanded... Read More.

White County Historical Society Museums open Corn Day

Wednesday, October 11 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Historical Society will have three of their museums open on Saturday October 14. The public is invited to visit all three.The L. Haas Store will be open from 9:00 am until noon. The Robinson-Stewart House will be open from 11:00 to... Read More.

Rides Mass Transit District hosting White County transportation hearing Oct. 24 in Carmi

Wednesday, October 11 by Jc Tinsley

Rides Mass Transit District, the public transportation provider in White County, will be hosting a public hearing Oct. 24 at 1 p.m. at the Carmi Chamber of Commerce. This will afford an opportunity for individuals, interested persons or agencies in White County to comment about current service, improvement... Read More.

Edwards County man sought after no show in court

Wednesday, October 11 by Jc Tinsley

In Edwards County Court on Friday, 27 year old Nathan Ellison of West Salem was convicted in absentia of a charge of failure to register as a sex offender after he failed to appear in court.Judge Michael Valentine sentenced Ellison to six years... Read More.

White County Board considers proposal to transfer ownership of Ambulance Service to Deaconess Hospital

Wednesday, October 11 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Board met Tuesday night for their regular October meeting at the White County Courthouse. Before the meeting, a budget hearing for the Fiscal Year 2018 budget was held. Board Chairman David Dosher read the summary figures for the budget that trimmed... Read More.