Local News

Absentee and Early Voting Open to Public Now in White County; Dozier talks Local Primary Races

Thursday, February 4 by Jc Tinsley

The March 15th primary is still 5 weeks away here in Illinois, but as White County Clerk Paula Dozier says, there’s no reason for voters here to feel disenfranchised because they should be able to vote. That’s thanks in large part to grace period,...

Man indicted in federal court for stealing from Carmi Business

Tuesday, February 2 by Jc Tinsley

A man accused of stealing more than $800,000 from a Carmi business has been indicted by a federal grand jury.60 year old Kent W. Cutchin has been charged with one count of making forged securities and four counts of money laundering. Cutchin made his...

Rose, Righter sponsor legislation to fund higher education, MAP grants and save taxpayers hundreds of millions

Monday, February 1 by Jc Tinsley

Springfield, IL – To ensure critical funding for universities and community colleges, and students who receive Monetary Award Program (MAP) grants, State Sen. Chapin Rose (R-Mahomet) and State Sen. Dale Righter (R-Mattoon) are pushing a comprehensive, affordable proposal that is paid for and will...

Carmi League of Arts offering Mike Greene Memorial scholarship

Monday, February 1 by Jc Tinsley

The Mike Greene scholarship was created at Mike's passing in 1994. Mike was 36 years old. He was a valuable part of the arts culture in this community for many years. He was a...

Upcoming Events at SIC‏, Feb. 13 – 23

Monday, February 1 by Jc Tinsley

Feb. 12 and 13 at 7 p.m. – Southeastern Illinois College Theatre presents The Importance of Being Earnest in the George T. Dennis Visual & Performing Arts Center at SIC. Tickets are $8 for general admission, $6 for students, staff and seniors. For...

Carmi Chamber of Commerce to Offer Scholarship

Monday, February 1 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that Carmi White County High School seniors, as well as church and home schooled students living in the Carmi White County School District, can obtain applications for a $4,000 scholarship from the high school guidance...

DEREK RUDE, RN, NAMED FMH EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR

Monday, February 1 by Jc Tinsley

Fairfield Memorial Hospital Chief Nurse Executive, Ann Ignas, announced during a recent ceremony that Derek Rude, RN, who works on Med/Surg, ICU, and at Wound Care Specialists, has been named FMH’s...

FMH AUXILIARY TO HOLD VALENTINE’S DAY BAKE SALE

Monday, February 1 by Jc Tinsley

Fairfield Memorial Hospital Auxiliary will be holding a Valentine’s Day Bake Sale on Friday, February 12 to benefit special projects and equipment purchases for the Hospital. The Valentine’s Day Bake Sale will be held from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. in the FMH Medical...

Sheriff’s Department investigating theft in Norris City

Monday, February 1 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Sheriff’s Department took a report of the theft of a tablet from a Norris City residence.Lance Wilson reported on Sunday afternoon that Friday evening, he left an RCA Maven Pro tablet at...

Carmi police make two arrests on Sunday

Monday, February 1 by Jc Tinsley

33 year old Kendra L O’Brien was arrested at her N 7th Street apartment on Sunday afternoon after it was accused she struck a 17 year old family member with her...