Carmi Police arrest three Thursday night
25 year old Charley Buchanan of Carmi was arrested just before 8pm Thursday night on a White County warrant for theft by deception. She is accused of using a fake $100 bill to... Read More.
Local News
Congressional Art Competition Deadline Approaching
Maryville, Illinois – Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) is accepting entries for the 2016 Congressional Art Competition through Friday, April 15. The contest is open to high school students in the 15th Congressional District.“Students have just one more week to submit... Read More.
LEGENDARY ROCK GROUP TO PERFORM AT 2016 ILLINOIS STATE FAIR
SPRINGFIELD, IL – They are known as one of the most influential rock and roll bands of all time, and this summer you can see them perform LIVE at the Illinois State Fair. State Fair Manager Kevin Gordon is pleased to announce KISS is... Read More.
Phelps Blasts Attempts to Limit Gun Rights, Joins Local Advocates for Day of Action
State Rep. Brandon Phelps, D-Harrisburg, joined members of the Illinois State Rifle Association Wednesday in Springfield for their annual Illinois Gun Owner Lobby Day and called on lawmakers to end their attacks on... Read More.
Erin Fields named March Employee of the Month at FMH
Each month, Fairfield Memorial Hospital honors an employee who has exemplified outstanding patient care and customer service internally and externally.Pictured is Erin Fields (right) being presented the March Employee... Read More.
Loyal Knight teaches Rotary about organic farming
At Thursday’s meeting of the Carmi Rotary club, Loyal Knight was the guest speaker, and he shared a wealth of information on organic farming with the large crowd.Loyal told the club that... Read More.
Carmi City Council hears about needed updates to Light plant
The Carmi City Council met for their first meeting in April on Tuesday evening. A public hearing related to two ordinances on the agenda was held at 5:15pm.Following approval of the March 14th meeting minutes, the Council unanimously approved Ordinance 1499 which annexed territory... Read More.
CERAMIC ART EXHIBIT ON DISPLAY IN BRUBECK ARTS CENTER GALLERY AT WVC
Wabash Valley College is pleased to announce a new exhibit now on display in the Brubeck Arts Center Gallery, through May 6.The exhibit, “All You Can Eat,” features the artwork... Read More.
McLeansboro man killed in weather related accident on Wednesday
A weather related accident claimed the life of a McLeansboro man Wednesday afternoon. Hamilton County authorities stated that 55 year old Tim Thomas was driving on the Blairsville Blacktop near Thackeray at 3:30pm when strong winds blew seven power line poles down.One of those... Read More.
3rd annual plant sale coming to the Robinson-Stewart May 7
Warm weather is finally arriving and folks are ready to get out and work in their gardens. For those who look forward to this spring project, the White County Historical Society is planning... Read More.
