Upcoming Events at SIC
June 20-21, 6-10 p.m. and June 25, 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. – The Illinois Concealed Carry Class will be held at Southeastern Illinois College. Evening classes, June 20-21 will be held in the Robert I Gregg Technology Center room...
Local News
Ray encourages Norris City Village Board to join Enterprise Zone
Mike Ray of the White County board, who is from Norris City, addressed the board members concerning the Village participating in the enterprise zone. The current zone expires in 2018 and applications for one to replace it are being accepted from now until the...
Tribute to Sound of Music cast working hard for June 24 and 25 performance
Rehearsals continue for the Carmi League of Arts tribute to the Sound of Music. The show will feature the music from the original production along with story-telling narration. The main character, Maria, will be played by Tracy Orr. Scott Kiser has the role of Captain Von...
Grayville City Council awards road project bid at special meeting Monday
The Grayville City Council held a special meeting at 10am on Monday and quickly moved through a short agenda.The bid for the project on IL Highway 1 and the Stephenson Street extension was unanimously awarded to Sierra Bravo. The Sesser based company submitted a...
White County Sheriff warning residents about new scam
The White County Sheriff's Office has received a report of a man and woman going door to door saying they were with Ameren and wanted peoples account numbers to switch electric companies.Sheriff Doug Maier stated in a press release issued Monday morning that Ameren...
Carmi Police arrest two after traffic stop early Saturday morning
A traffic stop on Saturday night by the Carmi Police Department led to the arrest of a Fairfield man on DUI charges, while his passenger was arrested on drug offenses.Officers pulled over a vehicle driven by 53 year old Mark Welty at the in...
Four sentenced in Hamilton County Court on Thursday
Four individuals were sentenced to prison on Thursday in Hamilton County Court according to States Attorney Justin Hood.
ARBORWILD EVENT TO BE HELD IN CARBONDALE JUNE 7
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,...
CONCEALED CARRY COURSE OFFERED AT WVC JUNE 16-18
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...
Golfers needed for Chamber golf tournament; Money to benefit CWC Students
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...
