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Carmi Rifle Club to Sponsor Annual NRA Day Youth Sportsfest Camp!

Monday, May 9 by Jc Tinsley

Saturday June 4, 2016 the Carmi Rifle Club will be hosting their annual NRA Day Youth Sportsfest Camp for youths ages 9 - 18 years of age. The Carmi club is proud to continue Southern Illinois' rich heritage of firearm ownership, hunting, and sport...

FAIRFIELD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL ANNUAL VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION & AWARDS DINNER

Friday, May 6 by Jc Tinsley

Pictured are the Fairfield Memorial Hospital Volunteers being recognized for their Service Hour Bar: Front Row: Marj wood, Joyce Williams, Deman Bradshaw, Dennis Brant, Delbert Anthis, Pat Kenshalo, and Don...

CWCHS Freshmen orientation and Sights and Sounds Open House May 12

Friday, May 6 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi-White County High School will have Freshman Orientation on Thursday, May 12th, at 5:30 p.m., in the CWCHS auditorium. All current eighth graders and their parents are encouraged to attend this informational meeting.Carmi-White County High School will also host its annual Sights and Sounds/Open...

ILLINOIS STATE POLICE OFFICERS HONOR THE FALLEN AT ANNUAL ILLINOIS POLICE OFFICERS MEMORIAL CEREMONY

Friday, May 6 by Jc Tinsley

SPRINGFIELD – Earlier today, Illinois State Police (ISP) Officials joined police officers from law enforcement agencies across the state for the 31st Annual Illinois Police Officers Memorial Ceremony. ISP Director Leo Schmitz and many other ISP officers were present at the ceremony to show...

Carmi Chamber of Commerce announces Bicentennial Events for Memorial Day weekend

Friday, May 6 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Chamber of Commerce and the White County Agriculture Society are pleased to announce several Bicentennial events.The White County Agriculture Society has retained Brady Amusements to be at the fairgrounds May 26-29. The midway will be available for the enjoyment of your family....

Adam Sexton tells Rotary about path to pilot’s license at Thursday meeting

Friday, May 6 by Jc Tinsley

At Thursday’s Rotary meeting, Adam Sexton was introduced as the program by his grandmother Helen. Adam sells roof bolts to the mining industry. But that wasn’t what he came to talk to the Rotarians about. Two years ago, he decided to get his private...

Nominations sought for White County Relay For Life Courage Award

Friday, May 6 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Relay For Life is currently accepting nominations for this year’s Courage Award to be presented at the Relay, June 17 at 6:00 p.m. at the Carmi White County Jr/Sr High School.If you know of a cancer survivor who has faced...

Carmi Police make four arrests on Thursday

Friday, May 6 by Jc Tinsley

29 year old Shania Buchanan of Burnt Prairie surrendered herself to Carmi Police to answer an out of county warrant Thursday morning. Buchanan was taken into custody at 11:45am in the lobby of the Police Department and transferred to the White County Jail, where...

Norris City man arrested by White County Sheriff’s Department and NCPD

Friday, May 6 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Sheriff’s Department assisted the Norris City Police Department in arresting 21 year old Robert Worley Thursday afternoon after Worley initially eluded authorities.

54th COMMENCEMENT AT WABASH VALLEY COLLEGE FRIDAY, MAY 13

Thursday, May 5 by Jc Tinsley

Mt. Carmel, IL – The 54th Commencement at Wabash Valley College will be Friday, May 13 at 7:00 p.m. in the Spencer Sports Center.There will be 241 Associate degrees and certificates conferred in this year’s event which climaxes the academic year.A Prelude of music...