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Carmi City Council Considers Prohibiting Parking on East Side of Fifth Street

Wednesday, August 21 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Council gathered for about 25 minutes Tuesday evening; most of that time spent approving resolutions, bills for lien searches, and additional tidying up of it’s house following audit recommendations including instituting financial management policies and practices, setting a petty cash spending limit, and...

Newcomers Signal Intention to Challenge in April 1, 2025 Election

Wednesday, August 21 by Jc Tinsley

It appears there will be races for Mayor and council seats in the city of Carmi based on the first day of packet pickups. Incumbents Sheila Headlee and Doug Hays representing Wards I and II respectively have picked up signaling their intention to run. ...

League Celebrates 50th Anniversary with Vocal Concert; Announces New Curtains for CWCHS

Wednesday, August 21 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi League of Arts sponsored a free music concert on Sunday at the Gazebo by the Carmi Public Library. This is the final event as part of this year's “Night Under the Stars” series of outdoor concerts, following a

Vehicle Barrels into Burrell Street Home Monday Night

Tuesday, August 20 by Jc Tinsley

It was just after 6pm Monday night when a vehicle plowed into a house on the corner of Burrell and Stewart. The driver, a 17-year-old of Carmi was cited for failure to reduce speed causing an accident. Two residents were at home when the...

Fight Breaks Out Shortly After Vehicle Drives into House on Burrell Monday Evening

Tuesday, August 20 by Jc Tinsley

Less than an hour after a vehicle drove into a house on Burrell Street Monday night, a domestic dispute broke out on the same street resulting in the arrest of 42-year-old Charles Scott. Carmi Police placed the man under arrest on charges of Aggravated...

Maunie Unveils Whistle Stop Bus Stop

Monday, August 19 by Jc Tinsley

Youngsters headed back to school now have some protection from the elements as they await their bus pick up in the morning. Eli Frashier has been on the board for the Village of Maunie for about 15 years and has served as the Village...

Southeastern Illinois College Welcomes Dr. Karen Weiss as New President

Saturday, August 17 by Jc Tinsley

Southeastern Illinois College is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Karen Weiss as its seventh president. Dr. Weiss brings over 25 years of experience in higher education to her new role and has been a dedicated member of the SIC family since...

Author Robert Hays Tells Stories Behind Stories at Kiwanis Thursday

Thursday, August 15 by Jc Tinsley

A 30-year teacher at the University of Illinois, Robert Hays has lived a successful life and authored some loved and important books. The White County native was at Kiwanis Thursday to talk about some of those books as well as the importance of encouragement...

Travelstead Arrested on Warrant; Mullins Cited After Late Night County Stop

Thursday, August 15 by Jc Tinsley

Sheriff’s authorities made a warrant arrest just before 7pm Wednesday. A deputy was on patrol on Sycamore near Seventh Street in Carmi and says he observed 62-year-old Richard Travelstead pushing a bike with a trailer. Travelstead was wanted on a White County warrant for...

White County Fair Arrest Report Released

Thursday, August 15 by Jc Tinsley

White County Sheriff’s Authorities are releasing details of recent arrests. Included is an incident at the White County Fair’s demolition derby Saturday, August 10th. It was around a quarter after 7pm, while youngsters had just finished in the power wheels derby when Jeff Nelson...