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Auditions for Carmi League of Arts June production set for April 2.

Monday, March 14 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi League of Arts will present "Sound of Music" June 24, 25 and 26 on the CWCHS stage. The production will be under the direction of Sherry Passmore and Lynn Cantrel. Zandrea Hafenrichter will direct the music and choreograph dance scenes. The show...

WVC FOUNDATION BOOK SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED

Monday, March 14 by Jc Tinsley

Recipients of the WVC Foundation Book Scholarship proudly accept their awards from WVC President Dr. Matt Fowler. Pictured, L to R: Michelle Hicks, Lori Graham, Dr. Fowler, Chloe Benedict, and Josh...

Carmi Chamber of Commerce Radio Auction Set for March 19 on 97.3 WRUL

Monday, March 14 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Chamber of Commerce Radio Auction is set for March 19 on WRUL 97.3 FM with the air time being donated by Withers Broadcasting. A number of items will be available for auction with all proceeds going to the Chamber of Commerce for...

SIC’s Forensic Falcons Are 2016 State Champs

Friday, March 11 by Jc Tinsley

State champion SIC Forensic Falcons show off trophies they won at the state competition. (Back row standing, l-r): Adam Wasson, Kelsey Bartok, Cassidy Maynard, Cassandra Watkins, Alli Haley, Rachael Hooven. (Middle...

White County Farm Bureau: Join “Rethinking Phosphorus Management” Webinars This Month

Friday, March 11 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Soybean Association (ISA) checkoff program along with the Illinois Fertilizer and Chemical Association (IFCA) and Illinois Certified Crop Advisers (ILCCA) are hosting free webinars this month focused on the latest research and management of phosphorus.“Rethinking Phosphorus Management” consists of three soybean...

SIC Students Win Scholarships at SIUC Accounting Challenge

Friday, March 11 by Jc Tinsley

Southeastern Illinois College accounting students had an opportunity to win scholarship money from Southern Illinois University Carbondale during their 18th annual Accounting Challenge for high school students as well as community college transfers.Out of the four scholarships given by SIUC to...

White County Relay for Life upcoming event schedule

Friday, March 11 by Jc Tinsley

The FAMILY OF FIGHTERS still have the COOKIN’ FOR A CURE COOKBOOKS available for purchase for $15. Contact Angie Lueke (618-383-2325) or Diana Gilpin (618-384-7131) to get yours today! Cookbooks will be available for purchase at the Dodgeball Tournament, Diggin for a Cure and...

WISBDC offers Etsy Craft Entrepreneurship Program

Friday, March 11 by Jc Tinsley

Etsy and the Workforce & Illinois Small Business Development Center (WISBDC) at Southeastern Illinois College are launching an Etsy Craft Entrepreneurship Program. This free innovative program will provide micro-business training to underemployed, low-income adults with existing creative skills, to sell their product to...

Hamilton Memorial Hospital Foundation “Careers in Healthcare” Scholarship Applications Now Available

Friday, March 11 by Jc Tinsley

Hamilton Memorial Hospital Foundation "Careers in Healthcare" Scholarship applications are now available to graduating seniors from Hamilton County Senior High, Carmi-White County High School, and Norris City- Omaha- Enfield High School.$1,000 scholarships will be offered to a minimum of one graduating senior pursing a...

Carmi Chamber of Commerce welcomes new member

Friday, March 11 by Jc Tinsley

During the March meeting on the Carmi Chamber of Commerce on Thursday evening, the Chamber welcomed Carmi Manor Rehabilitation and Nursing Center as a new member. A ribbon cutting is planned for April 4.In addition, the board was updated on the Radio Auction, scheduled...