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Treasurer Frerichs Announces Live Unclaimed Property Auction at the Illinois State Fair

Friday, July 15 by Jc Tinsley

An Ernie Banks rookie card, an 1856 flying eagle cent, and an Elvis Presley concert ticket stub are some of the 21,500 unclaimed property items worth $167,000 to be auctioned live on August 20 on the Ethnic Village Stage at the Illinois State Fair...

Carmi City Council meeting agenda for July 19, 2016

Friday, July 15 by Jc Tinsley

AGENDA City of Carmi, Illinois City Council Meeting City Council Chambers, 225 East Main Street July 19, 2016 at 5:30 p.m. 1. Call to order by Mayor Pollard, Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance.2. Roll Call.3. Approve July 5th, 2016...

Rotary Club has first meeting with new officers on Thursday

Friday, July 15 by Jc Tinsley

On Thursday, the Carmi Rotary club held the first official meeting with the new slate of officers for 2016. New president JR Hubele and Vice-President Dwain Harrelson presided over a short meeting with the focus on club business.Before the business, came a summer lunch...

Carmi Kiwanis Club Reports Dizziness

Thursday, July 14 by Jc Tinsley

Story provided courtesy of Toby BrownMore than 40 percent of the American population will experience dizziness at least once in their lifetime. The Carmi Kiwanians now know more about the causes and treatments following Thursday's program, which featured Mary Esche and...

Carmi Police arrest two on domestic battery charges

Thursday, July 14 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Police Department made a pair of arrests following a call about a domestic battery on Wednesday night.38 year old Jedediah Burnett and 25 year old Emily Madden were both taken into custody just after 8pm on charges of domestic battery at their...

CWC middle school softball tryouts Aug. 4th and 5th

Thursday, July 14 by Jc Tinsley

CWC Middle school softball tryouts for any girl entering 6-7-8 grade will be Thursday, August 4th and Friday, August 5th from 8:00 - 10:30 AM at Bradshaw Park. Practice will start Monday, August 9 for all who make the team. I you are unable...

Carmi Police Department accepting applications for Patrolman

Thursday, July 14 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Police Department will be issuing a physical and written examination for the position of Patrolman on August 27, 2016 at the Carmi City Council Chambers, 225 East Main Street, Carmi Illinois. The Council Chambers are located across the street from the...

Lego Robotics Camp to be Held at SIC Aug. 1-4

Thursday, July 14 by Jc Tinsley

SIC biology instructor, Jason Fitzgerald helps Lego® Robotics camper Preston Wilson of Shawneetown build a robot during last year’s camp. Southeastern Illinois College will once again be hosting a fun...

Mt. Carmel man arrested on child sex charges

Thursday, July 14 by Jc Tinsley

The Mt. Carmel Police Department announced Wednesday afternoon that they had concluded an investigation into the sexual assault of two juveniles under the age of 13 with the arrest of a Mt. Carmel man.22 year old Justin R Bradham was taken into custody shortly...

Carmi woman sentenced to four years in White County Court

Thursday, July 14 by Jc Tinsley

White County States Attorney Denton Aud announced that on Wednesday, 37 year old April D Spoonemore of Carmi was sentenced to four years in Illinois Department of Corrections custody after being found guilty on two charges.