Local News

Wayne County accident result of alcohol and speeding

Monday, August 22 by Jc Tinsley

District 19 Illinois State Troopers investigated a single vehicle traffic accident that occurred in Wayne County Saturday afternoon that sent two men to the hospital by Air Evac.According to the crash report issued, 25 year old James L. Franklin of Geff was driving at... Read More.

Governor Celebrates Grand Opening of New Mt. Vernon Township High School

Monday, August 22 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner joined state and local leaders at the ribbon cutting of the new Mt. Vernon Township High School to officially open the building for students.“Today a community's dream for... Read More.

Carmi Country Club Coors Light Scramble results

Monday, August 22 by Jc Tinsley

Everyone at the Carmi Country Club would like to thank our Coors Light Sponsors, Terry Sledge, and Mark Jones for the great event items given out for the Tournament. We thank you guys for everything you do for us at the Carmi Country Club.... Read More.

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State Announces September 1 Start of Low Income Energy Assistance Program Enrollment

Monday, August 22 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity’s Office of Energy Assistance announced today that the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) will begin accepting applications for winter heating assistance for seniors and people with disabilities beginning September 1, 2016. LIHEAP and... Read More.

Illinois Sheriff’s Association warning residents of phone scam

Monday, August 22 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Sheriffs' Association is advising all Illinois county residents that there is currently undemay a phone campaign fraudulently using the name of the IllinoisSheriffs' Association in their solicitation. The Illinois Sheriffs' Association never solicits by phone but does conduct a direct mail campaign... Read More.

Stolen scooter recovered; Grayville man surrenders on warrant

Monday, August 22 by Jc Tinsley

Friday afternoon, Sheriff’s deputies received information from Carmi Police Chief Jason Carter that a scooter owned by Robert Steingruby that had been reported stolen on Thursday had been located abandoned off of Centerville Road. The stolen scooter was found down an embankment and was... Read More.

Matz family home robbed while family attends funeral

Monday, August 22 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a burglary that occurred on Saturday while a Carmi family was mourning the loss of their husband and father.Deputies responded to a call at 4:28pm at the residence of Donna Matz, who told responding officers that upon... Read More.

Blood donations urgently needed in the final weeks of summer

Friday, August 19 by Jc Tinsley

Upcoming blood donation opportunities Dorrisville Baptist Church, 1300 S. Feazel St., Harrisburg, IL 629468/21/2016: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Keenes Missionary Baptist Church, Keenes Road, Keenes, IL 628518/22/2016: 3 p.m. - 7 p.m.How to donate bloodSimply download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit... Read More.

Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs to visit Carmi and McLeansboro August 29th

Friday, August 19 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs will be visiting Carmi on Monday, August 29 from 2:30-3:30 pm to visit with Carmi Chamber of Commerce members at the Carmi City Council Chamber to host an information discussion. In addition, he would like to hear your concerns and... Read More.

White County Crop Tour scheduled for August 26

Friday, August 19 by Jc Tinsley

The 20th annual White County Crop Tour will be held on Friday, August 26, 2016.Individuals are invited for breakfast refreshments the morning of the program starting at 7:00 a.m. in the basement meeting room of the Farm Bureau Building in Carmi. Teams will depart... Read More.