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White County Sheriff’s Department investigating two burglaries

Monday, February 22 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Sheriff’s Department responded to a report of attempted theft that occurred at the Interstate 64 rest stop at the 130 mile marker. Michigan based truck driver Christopher Drause told deputies that he had parked there on Friday night and went to... Read More.

Juvenile arrested in Hamilton County School bomb threat

Friday, February 19 by Jc Tinsley

Hamilton County States Attorney Justin Hood has announced that an arrest has been made in the bomb threat that shut down Hamilton County Junior/Senior High in McLeansboro Thursday.McLeansboro City Police with assistance from the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Department, Illinois Secretary of State Police, and... Read More.

Carmi man arrested on Perry County warrant Thursday morning

Friday, February 19 by Jc Tinsley

A Carmi man was arrested on a Perry County warrant early Thursday morning following a traffic stop by City Police.At 4:45am officers stopped a vehicle driven by 42 year old Dawn Tracy for not having a rear license plate light and for expired... Read More.

Carmi-White County School Board hears about need for more buses.

Wednesday, February 17 by Jc Tinsley

At Tuesday night’s meeting of the Carmi-White County District 5 school board meeting, transportation director Bart King addressed the Board to give an update on the District’s buses. He said that two more buses are due at the end of the school year, giving... Read More.

Hall formally charged in Hamilton County, first court date set

Wednesday, February 17 by Jc Tinsley

37 year old Eric L Hall of Carmi was formally charged in Hamilton County Court yesterday following his arrest by Hamilton County Sheriff’s Department deputies Thursday night. States Attorney Justin Hood said that Hall has been charged with eight separate counts in the... Read More.

White County Sheriff’s Department has active holiday weekend

Tuesday, February 16 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Sheriff’s Department responded to a call about a theft on Saturday afternoon in Enfield. 51 year old Timothy McGehee reported that sometime between Wednesday and Friday, someone stole a small white rocking chair from his front porch at 417 Hosick Street. Saturday... Read More.

State of Illinois to release funds to White County

Friday, February 5 by Jc Tinsley

The State of Illinois will be paying its bills, at least to White County in the form of salary reimbursement for the State’s Attorney, Public Defender, and the Supervisor of Assessments.According to State’s Attorney Denton Aud, the Illinois Department of Revenue has agreed to... Read More.

White County schools score well in WYSE competition at SIC

Friday, February 5 by Jc Tinsley

The Worldwide Youth in Science and Engineering regional competition was held on Thursday at Southeastern Illinois College, with students from Carmi-White County and NCOE high schools taking part in the testing. CWCHS team CWCHS took first place in the 700 division, while NCOE took second... Read More.

Alliance Coal announces layoffs at White, Hamilton County mines

Friday, February 5 by Jc Tinsley

As was expected by many familiar with the situation, Alliance Coal announced layoffs at several mines in the area, with operations in White and Hamilton Counties among those seeing jobs lost.Pattiki mine operated by White County Coal, and River View mine operated by River... Read More.

White County files suit against State of Illinois

Friday, February 5 by Jc Tinsley

White County has become the latest government body to sue the State of Illinois over non-payment of funds. White County State’s Attorney Denton Aud filed the lawsuit on Thursday at the request of the White County Board.In a press release, Aud stated that Illinois... Read More.