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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.

Absentee and Early Voting Open to Public Now in White County; Dozier talks Local Primary Races

Thursday, February 4 by Jc Tinsley

The March 15th primary is still 5 weeks away here in Illinois, but as White County Clerk Paula Dozier says, there’s no reason for voters here to feel disenfranchised because they should be able to vote. That’s thanks in large part to grace period,... Read More.

Three sentenced in White County court on Wednesday

Thursday, January 28 by Jc Tinsley

It was a busy morning in White County Court on Wednesday. White County States Attorney Denton Aud announced that three sentences were handed down.37 year old Michael R. Voyles of Olney was sentenced to 3 years in Department of Corrections custody on a... Read More.

Warrant arrest made by White County Sheriff’s Department

Wednesday, January 20 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Sheriff’s Department made a warrant arrest on Tuesday night. Deputies took 38 year old Crystal Napier of Carmi at the Sycamore Apartments just before 7pm. Napier had been wanted on a White County Warrant issued January 14th for violating an order... Read More.

Enfield Burglery reported in White County

Tuesday, January 19 by Jc Tinsley

Sometime within the last week, Springerton resident Jamee Enlow reports to White County authorities that someone has broken into a house she owns and has been working on. Deputy Graves tells us Enlow doesn’t currently live at the location due to the condition of... Read More.

Two convicted in White County Court this past week

Wednesday, January 13 by Jc Tinsley

White County State’s Attorney Denton Aud announced on Wednesday that two convictions were handed down in White County court this past week. Last Wednesday, January 6th, 36 year old Danny L. Stevens of Carmi had his probation revoked from his 2013 conviction on a... Read More.

White County Board Meeting report for January 2016

Wednesday, January 13 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Board held their January meeting at 7pm on Tuesday night at the White County Courthouse.The Board approved preliminary engineering agreements for two bridges in the county, a bridge over a drainage ditch in Emma Township, about half a mile from the... Read More.

White County road weight limits go into effect January 15th

Wednesday, January 13 by Jc Tinsley

Hawthorn Township Road Commissioner Jeff Kisner wants to remind residents that a load limit on County Roads goes into effect on January 15th. The White County Board approved the 5 ton limit at the December meeting.The load limit will be in effect until April... Read More.