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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.

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.

Speaker Ryan Signs Shimkus Chemical Safety Bill, Sending it to The White House

Wednesday, June 15 by Jc Tinsley

Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Fred Upton (R-MI) and Subcommittee on Environment and the Economy Chairman John Shimkus (R-IL) join Speaker of the House Paul Ryan (R-WI) as he signs landmark chemical safety legislation (Photo Courtesy of Caleb Smith/Speaker Ryan's Office). After clearing its last... 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.

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.

Two convicted in White County Court on Wednesday

Thursday, June 2 by Jc Tinsley

Two convictions were handed down in White County Court on Wednesday according to States Attorney Denton Aud.21 year old Robert Worley of Norris City was sentenced to four years in Department of Corrections custody and two years of mandatory supervised release on a... Read More.

White County Sheriff’s Department investigates destroyed bicycle

Tuesday, May 31 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Sheriff’s Department received a report that a mobile home in Concord had been pushed into the Little Wabash River on Sunday. Deputies arrived at the scene and found that the home was moved from its original location, but was not in... Read More.

Four sentenced in White County court this week.

Friday, May 27 by Jc Tinsley

Four individuals were sentenced to prison terms in White County Court this week according to White County States Attorney Denton Aud.On Tuesday, 28 year old Matthew Sallee of Eldorado was found guilty on one count of burglary resulting in an eight year sentence,... Read More.