Local News

Jesse White Launching Passenger License Plate Replacement Program in January

Wednesday, November 16 by Jc Tinsley

Secretary of State Jesse White today announced his office will launch a cost-efficient passenger license plate replacement program beginning in January to replace the oldest license plates with newly designed plates at no additional cost to Illinois taxpayers. B-truck license plate replacement is expected...

Electronics and paint recycling in Carrier Mills Nov. 19

Wednesday, November 16 by Jc Tinsley

Electronics recycling returns Saturday November 19, in Village of Carrier Mills. The event is held on the Carrier Mills Municipal Building Parking lot, located at 101 North Mill Street, from 9 a.m. until Noon.No longer can you throw electronics away and they be taken...

Shawnee National Forest expands services

Wednesday, November 16 by Jc Tinsley

To better serve people, Shawnee National Forest has expanded its services. Forest Launches New Tip LineTo assist in forest management and law enforcement, there is a new Shawnee National Forest Tip Line. Available 24-hours a day, people now can report suspicious or illegal activities or...

IECC Board of Trustees Meeting – 11-15-2016

Wednesday, November 16 by Jc Tinsley

The Board of Trustees of Illinois Eastern Community Colleges adopted two updated Board Policies in response to new Department of Labor overtime guidelines that become effective December 1, 2016. The updated polices were approved at the regular meeting Tuesday, November 15, at Lincoln...

Carmi Schools Receive Hadi Shrine Circus Tickets

Wednesday, November 16 by Jc Tinsley

More than 14% of White County lives below the poverty line and some of those less fortunate are children. The Hadi Shriners, with help from sponsors have made it possible for the 4th year in a row to provide the Carmi school system with...

MCPD activity report 11/14-11/15

Wednesday, November 16 by Jc Tinsley

The following subjects were arrested by the Mt. Carmel Police Department. All subjects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.11/15/2016-Mt. Carmel Police arrested 34 year old Nicole M. Morgan of Mt. Carmel after they responded to a call concerning an impaired...

Mc 4H Night a Success

Wednesday, November 16 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi McDonald’s and the White County 4-H came together Thursday, November 10 for a Mc 4-H Night. 4-H members enjoyed working the drive thru, front counter, and passing out cookies in the lobby. Between donations, cookie sales, and 20% of the two hour proceeds,...

Fairfield Memorial Hospital named Four Star Facility

Wednesday, November 16 by Jc Tinsley

Fairfield Memorial Hospital seems to continue to defy the odds in quality as they tackle the challenges of delivering care in the current healthcare climate. Despite the challenges, Fairfield Memorial Hospital’s quality continues to rise!“I am very pleased to share that Fairfield Memorial Hospital...

White County irrigators encouraged to attend aggregation meeting

Wednesday, November 16 by Jc Tinsley

Owners of high capacity water wells (>100,000 gallons/day) in White County are required to report your water usage to the Illinois State Water Survey (ISWS) per Illinois law. Under the Illinois Water Use Act, agricultural irrigators are allowed to aggregate their data through a...

Hamilton Memorial Hospital Auxiliary to Host Christmas Open House November 18th

Wednesday, November 16 by Jc Tinsley

Hamilton Memorial Hospital Auxiliary will host a Christmas Open House on Friday, November 18th from 9am to 3pm at Hamilton Memorial Hospital Gift Shop.The open house will include the Auxiliary Gift Shop’s new Christmas items and gifts for the entire family.Free refreshments will be...