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(Effingham Co., IL)  --  The National Transportation Safety Board is revealing its initial report of the deadly ammonia tanker crash last month in Effingham County.  The multi-vehicle crash happened September 29th on U.S. Highway 40 near the town of Teutopolis.  The NTSB found that...

Carmi Woman in Custody

A Carmi woman remained in custody Monday morning after she was arrested on an outstanding warrant.Amber M. Walkenbach of Second Street, here in Carmi was arrested on the warrant for resisting a police officer. Bond was set at $2500 or $250 cash.Walkenbach, who was...

Crossville Winterfest Plans

Crossville WinterfestWhile Halloween and Thanksgiving are not in the books…yet…some folks are already turning their attention to Christmas; including the Village of Crossville.It was announced last week, Crossville will host their annual Winterfest on Saturday, December 9. The theme for this year’s celebration is...
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Jansen Halloween Celebration

A Haunted House, free food and drinks, plus a costume contest; all the things that make a Halloween celebration complete.All of that will be going on at Jansen Ford Chrysler here in Carmi this Saturday, October 28 from 5 until 7 as part of...

Tristate News

HOSTAGE RELEASE The long nightmare in captivity for an Illinois mother and daughter taken by Hamas during its deadly attack on Israel has come to an end. The Israeli Defense Forces confirmed that the two were released to the Red Cross and are...
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County Count of Deer Collisions

To say deer are active this time of the year might be a bit of an understatement as it’s rut season and male deer are looking to pro-create and any doe will do.With that in mind, motorists are reminded to be extra alert as...

White County Board Goes to the Dogs

Aside from business called for on the agenda Tuesday night, comments from visitors received most of the attention and surrounded animal control.  Animal Rescue Coordinator and Transporter for Southern Illinois, Haley Dagley addressed the board about a recent animal control issue.  She says about...

Busy Meeting for McLeansboro City Council

The McLeansboro City Council met for its regular monthly session Tuesday Night for about two hours to discuss a wide variety of issues.The board approved a request by John Mahalek concerning a water main extension for his residence on West Moore Place.  The extension...
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Mayor Thanks City Employees

With no items on the agenda for the Carmi City Council meeting Tuesday, Mayor Jeff Pollard says he used the time to show gratitude to Carmi employees for their work in preparation and cleanup following the annual Corn Day celebration.  Additionally, the mayor offered...