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Traffic pattern announced for July 4 fireworks at White County Fairgrounds

Thursday, June 30 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Chief of Police Jason Carter announced the traffic pattern for this year’s fireworks display, which is set for Monday night, July 4 around 9pm. The pattern will essentially be the same as years past. Carter said at 8:45pm, the set traffic patterns will...

USDA: Submit Your Common Acreage Information Just Once

Thursday, June 30 by Jc Tinsley

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) requires farmers and ranchers participating in our programs to submit an annual report on all cropland use on their farms. Crop insurance agents for providers approved by the USDA Risk Management Agency (RMA) also...

West Richland Center Hosts Chamber’s Business After Hours & Open House

Thursday, June 30 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois Eastern Community Colleges West Richland Center in Noble hosted the Olney and Richland County Chamber of Commerce’s Business After Hours from 4 to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, June 21.During the open house, the public learned more about IECC’s technical programs...

Practical Nursing graduates a dozen from RLC program

Thursday, June 30 by Jc Tinsley

A dozen Rend Lake College Practical Nursing students celebrated the end of their year-long journey Wednesday afternoon during a pinning ceremony in the Private Dining Area on campus.Opening the ceremony was Betty Jo Herbert, Director of Nursing, who said, "Thank you all...

Carmi Police make two arrests

Thursday, June 30 by Jc Tinsley

Following a traffic stop on Wednesday night, the Carmi Police Department arrested 35 year old Russell Wardrip of Carmi for improper use of registration. Wardrip was stopped on Robinson Street at...

Two bodies found in Mt. Carmel home on Wednesday

Thursday, June 30 by Jc Tinsley

Two Mt. Carmel residents were found dead in their home on Wednesday, according to the Mt. Carmel Police Department.Authorities announced that a 55 year old man and 62 year old woman were found in the residence in the 900 block of West Third Street...

Local Archers Shoot Well at S3DA State and National Competitions in June

Wednesday, June 29 by Jc Tinsley

It's been a busy month for archers in Southern Illinois. The first ever Illinois S3DA State Tournament was held June 11th

Illinois State Police conduct ACE patrol in Hamilton County

Wednesday, June 29 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police District 19 has released the results of an Alcohol Countermeasure Enforcement patrol conducted on Friday in Hamilton County.Two DUI arrests were made and seven citations were issued, including one for the driver not having a valid license and one seatbelt violation. ...

Carmi woman arrested for driving without a license

Wednesday, June 29 by Jc Tinsley

37 year old Kristal McWhirter of Carmi was arrested by Carmi Police Tuesday morning following a traffic stop on Webb Street. McWhirter was taken into custody just after 10:30am on a charge of driving on a revoked license. McWhirter was transported to the White...

Cosmetology Bridal Showcase at SIC July 8

Wednesday, June 29 by Jc Tinsley

Model brides, grooms and bridesmaids will fill the Lecture Hall stage at Southeastern Illinois College on Friday, July 8 at 7 p.m., but this isn’t your typical bridal show! It’s the sixth annual Cosmetology Showcase.