Local News
Severin Announces DCEO Grant Funding for Local Sewer Improvements
State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) announced this week that he has been notified by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity that more than $1.9 million in grant funds will be released to four communities in the 117th District.“I am pleased to pass...
Rauner Administration Calls on Comptroller Mendoza to Stop Cutting Payments to State’s Most Vulnerable
The Rauner Administration today called on Comptroller Susana Mendoza to reverse her disturbing decision to cut payments to social service organizations serving our state’s most vulnerable residents.“Hardship payments” are high-priority payments that executive branch agencies routinely send to the Office of...
Cast of Oz “Over the Rainbow” about opening night at RLC
The cast and crew of Rend Lake College are inviting the community to travel with them down the Yellow Brick Road next month during the 2017 Spring Musical “The Wizard of Oz.” Tickets are on sale now with opening night set for
CWCHS Board of Education continues to integrate technology in classrooms
There was much discussion at Monday’s Carmi-White County School Board meeting about the exploring of ways to effectively integrate current and emerging technologies into curriculum and instruction to promote student learning, increase learning opportunities and encourage the use of different teaching methods. A lot...
ASHLY STILLWELL IS RECIPIENT OF BILLIE AND EMIL TYLER TRUST SCHOLARSHIP
Ashly Stillwell has the honor of being the recipient of the Billie and Emil Tyler Trust Scholarship which was recently awarded at Wabash Valley College. Ashly, of Princeton, IN, is a graduate of Glenbard West High School. She is married to Andrew Stillwell. Ashly...
Sheriff’s Department opens two investigations; make warrant arrest
Saturday afternoon, the White County Sheriff’s Department recovered a generator that had been reported stolen to the Carmi Police Department. Brad Gates reported he had discovered the generator concealed on his property in a wooded area. Later Saturday, the Sheriff’s Department received a call about...
Carmi Chamber of Commerce Radio Auction Set for March 25
The Carmi Chamber of Commerce Radio Auction is set for Saturday, March 25 on WRUL 97.3 FM, with the air time being donated by The Original Company. A number of items will be available for auction with all proceeds going to the Chamber of...
