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Area Rivers Headed Beyond Their Banks in the Coming Days

Thursday, March 23 by Jc Tinsley

With rain in the forecast, area rivers are headed back outside their banks. The National Weather Service has issued flood warnings throughout the region with moderate flooding expected. The Little Wabash at Carmi is currently forecast to reach 34 feet by 7pm next Wednesday,...

City of Carmi Issues Statement on Signs Placed in Right of Ways

Thursday, March 23 by Jc Tinsley

Due to several questions, the City of Carmi is issuing a friendly reminder that pursuant to City Ordinance No. 1092 (effective May 1985) and the Illinois Highway Advertising Control Act of 1971 (225 ILCS 440/) signs placed in the right of way are not...

Peters Providing Ag in the Classroom Across Multiple Counties

Thursday, March 23 by Jc Tinsley

Born and raised in White County, Katie Peters is no stranger to local agriculture. Her mother and father, Paula and Phil Walker, own and operate Indian Creek RV. Phil has been a strong leader and advocate in the NCOE FFA Alumni organization. Katie graduated...

Officers Outsmart Vehicle Thief

Wednesday, March 22 by Jc Tinsley

The saying “possession is 9/10ths of the law” is not applicable to stolen vehicles. A rural Carmi woman learned that the hard way Tuesday morning. An initial report was filed with White County Sheriff Jordan Weiss by Mr. Robin Holloway of New Haven. On...

Townsend Arrested on Assault, Disorderly Conduct Charges

Wednesday, March 22 by Jc Tinsley

A Carmi man is behind bars after Sheriff’s authorities were called to a domestic dispute Tuesday night into Wednesday morning. Officers were dispatched around midnight to 701 Summit Street involving a suspected altercation between 49 year old Jason Townsend and 41 year old Crystal...

Wabash Area Development to Offer $1,150 Scholarships

Wednesday, March 22 by Jc Tinsley

Wabash Area Development, Inc. (WADI), in coordination with the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, through the Community Services Block Grant Program, announces the availability of one scholarship per county in the amount of $1150.00 to be made available to income eligible students...

Commissioners Attempt to Remove Indian Creek Road Commissioner at Township Meeting

Wednesday, March 22 by Jc Tinsley

A pair of township trustees put a burr under the saddle of some Tuesday night. It was no secret thanks to social media that many were expecting fireworks at the Indian Creek Township meeting, resulting in a packed house. It’s been rumored there was...

Council Approves Ordinance for Annual Appropriations and Budget; Water Rate Increase Could Be Coming

Tuesday, March 21 by Jc Tinsley

City of Carmi residents may be looking at a water rate increase in the coming years. That’s according to Keith Botsch, who told Carmi Council members they may have to consider it while laying out the annual budget and appropriations at Tuesday night’s meeting. ...

Open Line ON DEMAND – CWCHS Spring Play Back to the 80s

Tuesday, March 21 by Jc Tinsley

In this episode of Open Line ON DEMAND, Jc sits down with seniors Jessica Stephens and Gage Atteberry, along with director Sherry Passmore to discuss the upcoming Back to the 80's show scheduled for 7:30pm shows on Friday, March 24th and Saturday, the 25th....

County Clerk Seeking Election Judges Ahead of April 4th Election

Thursday, March 16 by Jc Tinsley

The April 4th election is fast approaching. White County Clerk Kayci Heil equates putting an election on to planning a massive event for thousands of attendees.If an election is like a wedding, the White County Clerk says she needs caterers.Heil says she needs nearly...