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Hamilton County Chamber Announces “Music in the Park” Summer Music Series Kickoff June 24th

Tuesday, June 21 by Jc Tinsley

The Hamilton County Chamber is pleased to announce the "Music in the Park" summer music series kick off on Friday, June 24th from 7-9 p.m. The first featured artist is the very talented, local musician Meghan Barrow.This free event will be held at... Read More.

White County Sheriff’s Department makes two weekend arrests

Monday, June 20 by Jc Tinsley

28 year old Coty Beehn of Bicknell, IN was arrested by the White County Sheriff’s Department on Friday evening after he surrendered himself at the Sheriff’s office on an Edwards County warrant.Beehn was wanted on charges of violation of probation and unlawful possession... Read More.

Martin Blackledge Trust gives to White County charities

Monday, June 20 by Jc Tinsley

The Martin Blackledge Trust, a private foundation based in Carmi, approved grants to a number of local charities at its May, 2016 semi-annual meeting. Payments were made to the White County and Grayville Senior Citizens Centers, Cherry Street Church and White County Senior Center Food... Read More.

White County Relay for Life Exceeds Goal Friday Night

Monday, June 20 by Jc Tinsley

With more than $57,000 in by the end of the evening and another $4,000 expected according to event co-chair Patty Hodgson, it's easy to call this year's White County Relay for Life a resounding success. More than 30 survivors took part in the event... Read More.

Three sentenced in Hamilton County on drug charges Thursday

Friday, June 17 by Jc Tinsley

Three individuals were sentenced in Hamilton County Court on Thursday for drug charges according to States Attorney Justin Hood.28 year old Lenwood Arnold of McLeansboro pled guilty to a charge of possession of methamphetamine and was sentenced to six years in Department of... Read More.

Two sentenced in White County Court on Wednesday

Friday, June 17 by Jc Tinsley

Two individuals were sentenced in White County Court on Wednesday according to States Attorney Denton Aud.51 year old Stephanie Davis-Campbell received a two year term in Department of Corrections custody on a charge of unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon. In... Read More.

White County Board gets Ambulance Service updates at Monday morning meeting

Monday, June 13 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Board held their June meeting at 9am Monday morning at the White County Courthouse. Following approval of the minutes of last meeting and the payment of current bills, the Board received an extensive update about the Ambulance Service from acting director... Read More.

White County 4-H Gift Garden holding summer classes in June and July

Friday, June 10 by Jc Tinsley

The White County 4-H GIFT Garden was buzzing Thursday morning with kids harvesting, planting, and pulling weeds. Summer classes began and will continue each Thursday in June and July starting at 9am till 11am. Any child age 5 and older can attend. Come and... Read More.

Charges filed in Edwards County against Mattoon man being held in Tennessee

Friday, June 10 by Jc Tinsley

A Mattoon man being held by Tennessee authorities has now been charged with vehicular theft in Edwards County after a late May crime spree. 31 year old Brandon T Robinson was charged in Edwards County Court on Thursday by States Attorney Mike Valentine with one... Read More.

White County Sheriff warning residents about new scam

Monday, June 6 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Sheriff's Office has received a report of a man and woman going door to door saying they were with Ameren and wanted peoples account numbers to switch electric companies.Sheriff Doug Maier stated in a press release issued Monday morning that Ameren... Read More.