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ARBORWILD EVENT TO BE HELD IN CARBONDALE JUNE 7

Friday, June 3 by Jc Tinsley

Join us for some outdoor fun at the Shawnee National Forest’s annual ArborWild Event. This free family event includes a morning filled with engaging, educational programs and activities in the beautiful outdoor setting of Evergreen Park in Carbondale, IL. ArborWild will be held Tuesday,... Read More.

CONCEALED CARRY COURSE OFFERED AT WVC JUNE 16-18

Friday, June 3 by Jc Tinsley

Mt. Carmel, IL- If you are interested in obtaining your Illinois Concealed Carry License, why not enroll in the next Concealed Carry course being offered by Illinois Eastern Community Colleges which will be offered at Wabash Valley College on Thursday and Friday nights, June... Read More.

Golfers needed for Chamber golf tournament; Money to benefit CWC Students

Friday, June 3 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Golf Tournament Saturday, June 25 at Carmi Country Club. Golfers are needed for both the 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. shotgun starts.“The money raised will be used to continue the Chamber’s scholarship program, continue competitive... Read More.

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USDA Unveils New Improvement to Streamline Crop Reporting

Friday, June 3 by Jc Tinsley

SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS, June 2, 2016 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced that farmers and ranchers filing crop acreage reports with the Farm Service Agency (FSA) and participating insurance providers approved by the Risk Management Agency (RMA) now can provide the common information... Read More.

Rotary plans patriotic caroling for July

Friday, June 3 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Rotary club held a short meeting on Thursday, as President Tom Logan was busy in Evansville, awaiting the birth of a new grandchild, and President-Elect JR Hubele was busy in the fields.The club used the day’s meeting to discuss several upcoming events.... Read More.

Heather Price Visits Kiwanis Thursday to ‘Taco-Bout’ the Taco Factory

Thursday, June 2 by Jc Tinsley

In 2010, Heather Price decided to return to school. Her intention...to become a licensed therapist. Upon completion of her degree in 2011, she opened the Jane Day Spa on Oak Street in Carmi. That business is still open and going strong. The adjacent property at... Read More.

Carmi’s Largest Civic Organization Adds Five Members

Thursday, June 2 by Jc Tinsley

Already Carmi's largest civic club in numbers, the Kiwanis Club officially inducted an additional five members at their regular noon lunch meeting Thursday. The addition brings the Kiwanis Club total up to near 80 active members. Art Saunders handled the introductions and induction in... Read More.

CARMI LEAGUE OF ARTS BRINGS BACK “HARMONY ROAD” TO THE GAZEBO

Thursday, June 2 by Jc Tinsley

The first Night Under the Stars concert sponsored by the Carmi League of Arts will be Tuesday, June 7 at 7:30 p.m. at the gazebo on Main street in Carmi. "Harmony Road" will be performing. This well-known group from across the... Read More.

Two convicted in White County Court on Wednesday

Thursday, June 2 by Jc Tinsley

Two convictions were handed down in White County Court on Wednesday according to States Attorney Denton Aud.21 year old Robert Worley of Norris City was sentenced to four years in Department of Corrections... Read More.

Tumble Time’s Elite Gymnasts Headed to Nationals

Wednesday, June 1 by Jc Tinsley

Select members of Tumble Time Cheer & Fitness will take their talents to Nationals Monday, June 13th - 16th in Knoxville, Tennessee. They'll compete in Floor, Double Mini and Trampoline routines they've been perfecting over months of practice. Among the qualifiers are Alyson Lamont, Abby... Read More.