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Hometown Swirls and Sam Wilson Honored at Hamilton County Chamber Dinner

Tuesday, November 19 by Nicole Behnke

Members of the Hamilton County Chamber gathered on Saturday to bestow the esteemed Business of the Year and the highly respected Ted Satterfield awards to truly deserving individuals.Traditionally held at the beginning of the year, the Hamilton County Chamber board members decided to change... Read More.

Woman Turns Herself in at White County Probation

Tuesday, November 19 by Nicole Behnke

On Monday, the White County Probation office contacted a White County Sheriff Sergeant, who said that Caitlin Tyner was present and had an active Failure to Appear arrest warrant.The warrant dates back to a Theft charge in January 2022. Tyner was taken to the... Read More.

Traffic Safety Detail Results from White County Sheriff

Monday, November 18 by Nicole Behnke

The White County Sheriff’s Department, along with the Illinois State Police, conducted a Traffic Safety detail on I-64. The main focus of this detail was to enforce speed and safety for motorists along the interstate in White County.As a result, a total of 29... Read More.

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White County Soil and Water with Nature Conservancy to Host Meeting

Friday, November 8 by Jc Tinsley

White County SWCD and The Nature Conservancy will be hosting a meeting on November 19th, 2024, for landowners in the watersheds of the Little Wabash and lower Wabash Rivers.The meeting will introduce the new priority area of the Little Wabash River for the Wetland... Read More.

Open Line ON DEMAND – White County Historical Society

Friday, November 8 by Jc Tinsley

The annual White County Historical Society Fall Dinner (back for the first time since 2019) is back on Monday, November 18th and will feature a presentation from regional historian Todd Carr specifically on Cave-in-Rock Pirates. Art Saunders and Kristin Land drop by Open Line... Read More.

Wayne-White County Electrical Scholarship Given to Three College Students

Thursday, November 7 by Nicole Behnke

Three Frontier Community College students were recently awarded the Wayne-White County Electrical Co-Op Scholarship in honor of Gerry Kinney. Caleb Hardy, of Opdyke, Asa Cannon, of Norris City, and Jeffrey Short of Newton were this year’s recipients, all three are currently enrolled in the... Read More.

Warrant Served to White County Inmate

Tuesday, November 5 by Nicole Behnke

After his transfer to the White County Jail on November 4th, a warrant was served to a White County inmate by the Carmi Police.34-year-old Enfield native Anthony Watkins was advised of his outstanding White County warrant for charges of Unlawful Use of Property, Unlawful... Read More.

White County Republicans to Host Watch Party on Election Night

Thursday, October 31 by Jc Tinsley

White County Republican leadership is welcoming everyone into their headquarters on Tuesday. Valinda Rowe says everyone is welcome for an election night watch party beginning at 8pm and lasting until the results are finalized at party headquarters located at 108 Main Street in Carmi.

After Massive Dysfunction, White County Housing Authority Returns to Peace and 99 Inspection Score

Tuesday, October 29 by Jc Tinsley

There may be hope yet for other organizations and governmental units dealing with dysfunction. You may remember a couple years ago quite the controversy surrounding the White County Housing Authority. We published multiple stories from January through March of 2021 detailing complaints involving the... Read More.

Gallatin County Board Rescinds Taking Away Juneteenth in 2025; Rollman Absent

Wednesday, October 23 by Jc Tinsley

The Gallatin County Courthouse is a setting well suited to serve as a 1930’s movie set. It is not however an ideal gathering place for county board meetings and for all in attendance to be able to hear the proceedings. The board gathered in... Read More.