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Valentine gets big support in Edwards County Tuesday

Tuesday, November 8 by Jc Tinsley

Voter turnout for the 2016 General Election saw massive turnout across the state, and Edwards County was no exception. 78.64% of registered voters cast a ballot in the election, which resulted in a big victory in the lone contested race.States’ Attorney Mike Valentine running...

Hamilton County Turns Out Impressively on Election Day

Tuesday, November 8 by Jc Tinsley

The city seat of Hamilton County was surprisingly quiet in the evening for all the activity earlier in the day on Tuesday. With 16 precincts in, the unofficial results showed a stellar turnout of more than 73.5% of eligible registered voters casting ballots. ...

Carmi Rotary has good turnout for Trivia contest Saturday night

Tuesday, November 8 by Jc Tinsley

Saturday night at the American Legion in Carmi, the Carmi Rotary club hosted their fall trivia contest. This is the 20th trivia event put on by the local club, and as always, was a fun night and a good fundraiser for the group.

Governor Rauner Announces Military Holiday Card Drive with the USO of Illinois

Tuesday, November 8 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner today announced the 2016 Holiday Card Drive for the Military. The drive will again be done in partnership with the United Service Organizations (USO) of Illinois. “It is important we remember our American heroes who continue to serve in harm’s...

Southern Illinois AIDS Auction is this Saturday, Nov. 12

Tuesday, November 8 by Jc Tinsley

The Southern Illinois AIDS Coalition has scheduled a charity auction for this Saturday, Nov. 12 at 6pm at the Carbondale Unitarian Fellowship, 105 North Parrish Lane. The evening will feature appetizers, a live and silent auction, and music by Kindred Moon and Meridian...

Carmi man sentenced Monday in White County Court

Tuesday, November 8 by Jc Tinsley

White County States’ Attorney Denton announced Monday that 32 year Stanley L. Griffin of Carmi was found guilty of one charge of driving while license revoked on Monday in White County Court.Griffin was sentenced to...

Virginia man arrested by Carmi Police Monday night

Tuesday, November 8 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police arrested 25 year old Wyll Cody Clark of Red Oak, Virginia on charges of driving without a valid license and operation of an uninsured motor vehicle following a traffic stop Monday night.Clark was pulled over at the intersection of East Main and...

4H Members Praised for Outstanding Work at Evening of Excellence Saturday Night

Monday, November 7 by Jc Tinsley

See photos from the evening at A year of work was rewarded Saturday, November 5th at the annual 4-H Evening of Excellence Achievement Awards Night held at the Emmanuel United Methodist Church in Carmi. Members and clubs received medals, prizes, and honors for their work...

Two Hunters Shot in Posey County Hunting Accident

Monday, November 7 by Jc Tinsley

Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating a hunting accident that sent two men to area hospitals after being shot.Timmy Burnett (26) of Mt. Vernon suffered injuries to his back and significant injuries to his upper arm. Cory Gregory (39) of Evansville suffered minor injuries to...

SUV stolen in Indiana found in barn near Grayville

Monday, November 7 by Jc Tinsley

Friday morning, White County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a call about an abandonded vehicle in a barn near Grayville.At 8:25 am the Sheriff’s Department received a call that a maroon SUV had been parked in a barn near Grayville on County Road 2400 N. ...