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ISP issues DUI citation after Monday night accident in Gallatin County

Tuesday, December 13 by Jc Tinsley

An accident in Gallatin County Monday night resulted in a DUI citation issued by District 19 troopers.According to the preliminary traffic crash investigation, 32 year old Gabriel Hernandez of Marion was traveling north on U.S. Rt. 45 approximately ½ mile south of IL Rt.... Read More.

Winter and Pets: Red Cross Issues Cold Weather Safety Tips for Our Furry Friends

Tuesday, December 6 by Jc Tinsley

Winter is hard on everyone with its freezing temperatures, snow and ice. The chilly weather can also be difficult for our pets and the American Red Cross has steps people can follow to help ensure their pet’s safety when cold weather hits their area.“Bring... Read More.

Governor Rauner issues statement on the Future Energy Jobs Bill

Friday, December 2 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner today released the following statement on SB 2814, the Future Energy Jobs Bill: “For months our administration has been very clear that any energy legislation should follow the guiding principles of protecting jobs, ratepayers and taxpayers. After dozens of hours of good... Read More.

Red Cross Issues Safe Cooking, Travel Tips as Thanksgiving Approaches

Tuesday, November 22 by Jc Tinsley

Thanksgiving is almost here – a time when many people will travel home to visit loved ones and households will prepare the holiday feast. The American Red Cross has steps people can follow to have a safe holiday.“Cooking is the number one cause of... Read More.

Outgoing White County Board member Mike Ray issues statement on election result

Wednesday, November 16 by Jc Tinsley

The following statement was issued by outgoing White County Board member Mike Ray at the close of the November 15th meeting of the White County Board. “Sixteen years ago, I entered and won a Democratic Primary election against two worthy opponents, Sue James from Norris... Read More.

Rides Mass Transit District CEO comments on Illinois transit funding issues

Monday, October 24 by Jc Tinsley

Rides Mass Transit District provides public transportation across 18 Illinois counties which have a combined population of 307,000 residents. RMTD provides over 680,000 trips each year and is an important part of the economic fabric of rural Illinois. The District employs 215 people and... Read More.

USDA Issues Safety-Net Payments to Farmers in Response to 2015 Market Downturn

Thursday, October 6 by Jc Tinsley

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that beginning today, many of the 1.7 million farms that enrolled in either the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) or Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs will receive safety-net payments due to market downturns during the 2015 crop year.“This... Read More.

Shimkus issues statement on closure of Carmi coal mine

Monday, September 19 by Jc Tinsley

Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) released the following statement after learning that Pattiki mine outside Carmi will close:“With every mine closure, EPA’s War on Coal inflicts more pain on coal producing areas of our country. Each new anti-coal rule and regulation rolled out by... Read More.

City of Carmi issues notice of new TIF District

Wednesday, September 14 by Jc Tinsley

NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF PROPOSED REDEVELOPMENT PLAN TO: RESIDENT(S) AT ANY RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS LOCATED WITHIN 750 FEET OF THE BOUNDARIES OF A PROPOSED REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN as follows: The Mayor and City Council of the City of Carmi, White... Read More.

Rural Wabash County Water District issues statement on water discoloration

Wednesday, September 14 by Jc Tinsley

The Rural Wabash County Water District is continuing to have issues with discoloration of their water. Rural Wabash purchases their water from the City of Albion. Previously, the City of Albion was having problems in their system, resulting in the discoloration of the water... Read More.