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NCOE Music Dept. Chili Supper and Concerts Dec. 9

Monday, December 5 by Jc Tinsley

The NCOE Music Department will be holding their annual Chili Supper Christmas concert on Friday at NCOE High School.Dinner will be served in the cafeteria from 4:30 to 7 pm and is a choice of chili, potato soup, or hot dog plus condiments, dessert,... Read More.

Carmi Police investigate two domestic disturbances; catch shoplifter

Monday, December 5 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Police Department arrested 28 year old Kevin Rector early Saturday morning on charges of domestic battery and interfering with a domestic violence report.Rector was taken into custody at 4:13 am at his residence on 8th Street and transported to the White County... Read More.

Governor Announces Appointments to Illinois Bicentennial Commission

Monday, December 5 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner announced today, on the eve of the state’s 198th birthday, he has made appointments to the Illinois Bicentennial Commission. On September 20, Governor Rauner signed Executive Order 2016-11 to create the new Illinois Bicentennial Commission and the Governor's Office of... Read More.

WVC’S SMALL WORLD HOSTING BENEFIT DINNER & PROGRAM

Monday, December 5 by Jc Tinsley

Wabash Valley College’s Small World is extending an invitation to the public to come to the Brubeck Theatre for a most entertaining program performed by the Small World children at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, December 8.Following the program, you can enjoy a Benefit Dinner... Read More.

Illinois State Police Conducts Annual Charity Auction

Monday, December 5 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police District 19 Commander, Captain Cory Ristvedt, would like to announce the results of the 15th annual in-house Charity Auction held at the District 19 Headquarters on Thursday, December 1st. Retired District 19... Read More.

White County Sheriff’s Department makes two warrant arrests on Friday

Monday, December 5 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Sheriff’s Department arrested 43 year old Christopher Bartley of Mill Shoals Friday afternoon after he surrendered himself on a White County warrant.Bartley was wanted on a charge of failure to appear and... Read More.

McCarter: Energy bill is a bailout on the backs of ratepayers

Monday, December 5 by Jc Tinsley

Legislation passed by the General Assembly to keep Exelon's nuclear power plants in Clinton and the Quad Cities operating is nothing more than ratepayer bailout for a very profitable company, according to State Sen. Kyle McCarter (R-O'Fallon).The House and Senate passed Senate Bill 2814... Read More.

Legislators Sue to Restore Timely Pay for Lawmakers

Monday, December 5 by Jc Tinsley

State Reps. Emanuel Chris Welch, Kate Cloonen, Mary Flowers, Sonya Harper, Lisa Hernandez and Silvana Tabares released the following statement Friday regarding their lawsuit to restore legislators’ pay and end unwarranted political pressure being brought by Gov. Bruce Rauner and Comptroller Leslie Munger:

Carmi League of Arts holding meeting, auditions on Saturday

Monday, December 5 by Jc Tinsley

The December meeting of the Carmi League of Arts will be held on Saturday, December 10 at 9:00 a.m. at the CWCHS Auditorium. The auditions for Holly Jolly Follies will also be held the same morning from 9:00 a.m. to... Read More.

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Get Your Flu Shot During National Influenza Vaccination Week And Stay Healthy For The Holidays

Monday, December 5 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) urges anyone who has not yet received a flu shot to get one as soon as possible. December 4-10, 2016 is National Influenza Vaccination Week, a national observance to highlight the importance of influenza vaccination. While many... Read More.