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Underage drinking arrest made after Carmi Police respond to fight

Friday, July 7 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police responded to a call about a fight in progress at a residence on Gilpin Street early Friday morning and arrested 19 year old Elizabeth Starr of Carmi for illegal consumption of alcohol by...

Governor’s Statement on Speaker Madigan’s 32% Income Tax Hike

Friday, July 7 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner today issued the following statement after the House of Representatives voted to override the Governor’s veto of Speaker Madigan’s 32 percent permanent income tax hike: “Today was another step in Illinois’ never-ending tragic trail of tax hikes. Speaker Madigan’s...

Wabash Christian in Carmi announces changes in Administrative positions

Friday, July 7 by Jc Tinsley

Sandra Bryant is pleased to make public the following changes in Wabash Christian leadership positions. Cathleen Garner, Sandra Bryant, and Andrea May Sandra Bryant began her career at Wabash Christian Retirement Center nearly 15 years...

The Reptile Experience with Serengeti Steve at Rend Lake

Friday, July 7 by Jc Tinsley

Join the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on Saturday, July 8th, as they host everyone’s favorite reptile expert, Serengeti Steve, for the Reptile Experience at the Rend Lake Visitor Center. This program will amaze you with up close and personal encounters with some of...

CHRISTIAN COUNSELING AND FAMILY SERVICES CELEBRATES 40TH ANNIVESARY WITH BBQ FUNDRAISER SILENT’ AUCTION THIS SATURDAY

Friday, July 7 by Jc Tinsley

Christian Counseling and Family Services is celebrating 40 Years of uninterrupted service this year with a ‘40th Anniversary BBQ Fundraiser” THIS SATURDAY, July 8th from 5:00pm – 7:00pm.!Please join us for an evening of fun, food, a fabulous ‘not-so silent’ auction, and a LIVE...

Grayville City Council agenda for Monday, July 10th

Friday, July 7 by Jc Tinsley

CITY OF GRAYVILLE MONDAY, JULY 10, 2017 PUBLIC HEARING RURAL DEVELOPMENT COMMUNITY FACILITIES GRANT APPLICATION – 6:45 P.M. CITY COUNCIL MEETING 7:00 P.M. AGENDA PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCECALL TO ORDERROLL CALL:Mayor BischCommissioner JordanCommissioner BrockCommissioner DownsCommissioner StroudCONSENT AGENDATREASURER’S REPORTPURCHASE ORDER...

Statement from Rep. David Reis on budget veto override vote Thursday

Friday, July 7 by Jc Tinsley

Following his decision to support Gov. Bruce Rauner's veto of SB 9 on Thursday, Rep. David Reis issued the following statement:"After receiving hundreds of calls, thousands of emails, and personally returning calls for feedback it...

Road closure Monday in Carmi for water line installation

Friday, July 7 by Jc Tinsley

The City of Carmi has announced that there will be a road closure on David Street from Fairview to Stevens on Monday due to a new water line installation.David Street will be closed to thru traffic starting at 8 am and should re-open around...

Carmi Jr. Pro Football sign-ups July 22nd and 29th

Friday, July 7 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Jr. Pro Football sign-ups will be on Saturday July 22nd, and again Saturday July 29th from 8:30am until noon at the football practice field in Carmi, at the end of College Blvd. The cost is $30 per player. Any White County student entering grades...

Kiwanis Club hears from 4-H’ers and Mayor at Thursday meeting

Friday, July 7 by Jc Tinsley

On the eve of 4-H week in White County, the Carmi Kiwanians got a glimpse of some of the talented 4-Hers’ accomplishments at the club’s noon meeting on Thursday, July 6. Pictured above are...